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Former GM Hopes Nationals 'Learned Their lesson' When It Comes to Extending Young Star
- Analysts say James Wood should be the Nationals’ top priority for a long-term extension.
- Bowden urges Washington to learn from past failures to extend homegrown stars.
- Wood has 10 home runs and a 174 OPS+ through 29 games this season.
- Wood is viewed as a potential cornerstone after a standout first full MLB year.
- The contract talk may resemble recent eight-year deals for other young stars.
- Owner Mark Lerner’s willingness will influence the final terms.
- The Nationals aim to balance rebuilding with keeping top talent.
- The piece cites past missed extensions for Harper, Turner, and Soto as a cautionary lesson.
- Bowden published his thoughts in The Athletic, highlighting the extension context.
- James Wood is positioned as the brightest building block for the Nationals’ future.
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