Brendan Harris Doesn't Like The Nats Front Office

Were this an isolated case, I'd just blow it off, but...

Harris also has enjoyed dealing with Devil Rays management, which he said has been delightfully up front with him -- as opposed to the treatment he received from Cincinnati and especially Washington.

"From the front office on down, they have a blueprint, and obviously, they have to build from within given the financial restraints," Harris said. "But they're up front with you: 'We look for you to do this and this, and if you do it, you'll make the team.' I was like, 'Whoa, you'll have to give me a minute to deal with the honesty.' "