DC-IBWA Announces 2014 Preseason Survey Results

Washington, DC -- Members of the Washington, DC chapter of the Internet Baseball Writers Association were asked to reply to a survey of 11 questions regarding the Washington Nationals upcoming season. Twenty-four members of the association replied to the survey, which asked for predictions on several position battles, statistical leaders, and win projections for the 2014 Nats.

Survey respondents: District Sports Page, Federal Baseball, We Love DC, The Nats Blog,  Nationals Prospects, Let Teddy Win, Centerfield Gate, Red Porch Report, DC Baseball History, Citizens of Natstown, William World News, Nationals Review, Matt's Bats, District on Deck, Nats Nation, DC Pro Sports Report, DC Natitude, Nationals Arm Race, Nationals Enquirer, Nats Noodles, Half Street Heart Attack, SpaceNat.

Results after the jump...


1) Who will lead the Nats in home runs?

Bryce Harper -- 19
Jayson Werth -- 5
Ryan Zimmerman -- 2

2) Who will lead the Nats in RBIs?

Ryan Zimmerman -- 9
Bryce Harper -- 9
Ian Desmond -- 4
Jayson Werth -- 4

3) Who will lead the Nats in Stolen Bases?

Ian Desmond -- 16
Denard Span -- 8
Nate McLouth -- 1

4) Who will lead the Nats in wins?

Stephen Strasburg -- 17
Gio Gonzalez -- 3
Jordan Zimmermann -- 7

5) Who will make more starts for the Nats?

Taylor Jordan -- 11
Tanner Roark -- 10
Ross Detwiler -- 5
6) Who will play more games at Utility? (ed. Survey went out before Carroll's release or Frandsen's signing)
Danny Espinosa -- 22
Jamey Carroll -- 2

7) Which minor leaguer are you most interested in watching this season?

Lucas Giolito -- 15
A.J. Cole -- 4
Matt Skole -- 2
Michael Taylor -- 2
Matt Purke -- 1
Brian Goodwin -- 1
Zach Walters -- 1
Sammy Solis -- 1
Drew Ward -- 1

8) Which pitchers makes MLB debut first?

Sammy Solis -- 15
A.J. Cole -- 8
Lucas Giolito -- 2
Matt Purke -- 1

9) How many All-Stars will the Nats have? Who?

3 -- 11
4 -- 8
5 -- 4
2 -- 3

Bryce Harper -- 26
Stephen Strasburg -- 24
Ian Desmond -- 15
Jordan Zimmermann -- 9
Gio Gonzalez -- 4
Wilson Ramos -- 4
Jayson Werth -- 4
Ryan Zimmerman -- 2
Tyler Clippard -- 2

10) Number of wins and finish in the division?
First -- 26

95 -- 4
92 -- 4
96 -- 4
93 -- 3
91 -- 3
98 -- 2
94 -- 2
97 -- 1
90 -- 1
89 -- 1

Essay: What is the most important development for the Nationals this season?
Win in the playoffs -- 3
Better overall fundamentals -- 2
Better defense -- 2
General health -- 2
Better bench production
Clutch hitting
Production at first base
Having a shutdown LOOGY
How rookie manager performs
Better on-base skills from starting lineup
Strasburg becoming an "ace"
Development of Anthony Rendon
Doug Fister's health
Willingness to make midseason roster adjustments
Bryce Harper's health
Harper & Strasburg fulfilling promise
Wilson Ramos performance and health
Coping with the grind and expectations