WASHINGTON DC, JUNE 28: Washington starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (44) makes his major league debut as the Washington Nationals play the New York Mets at Nationals Park in Washington DC, June 28, 2016. We were a franchise kind of trying to get our sea legs.”The context that trailed the 6-foot-6 Giolito around Nationals Park on Tuesday was different. Like Kuznetsov, Giolito is a brilliant prospect with a longstanding pedigree, joining an established team that boasts bigger stars. “And that’s a good thing.”[Top prospect Lucas Giolito makes strong first impression in Nats’ 5-0 win]The hype, Zimmerman meant, was for a team unveiling another valuable piece, one that might pitch meaningful innings sooner rather than later. (Photo by John McDonnell / The Washington Post)Lucas Giolito wasn’t battling history Tuesday night.

Source: Washington Post June 29, 2016 02:51 UTC