Losing Adam Dunn to the White Sox left the Nationals with a hole to fill at first base, and no clear answer as to how to do so. One theory was to move Mike Morse out of the crowded outfield rotation and see how he performed — and after devoting a sizable chunk of payroll to Jayson Werth, a personnel shuffle didn’t seem too far-fetched. Instead, the Nationals did the unthinkable and went and got another free agent, signing veteran first baseman Adam LaRoche to a reasonable two-year contract. If you’re not excited yet, I’ve designed a three-step plan for any Nationals fan to get pumped about our new first baseman.

Adam Dunn takes a moment to admire his 37th homer of the season. (AP Photo/Jeffrey M. Boan) Nationals 5, Marlins 3: Baseball has always been a haven for the interestingly named. While Mike Morse might not have a name that stands out that much, his is a dream for those who can’t help but indulge in far-too-simple puns. Morse tapped out (see?) a big pinch-hit RBI double in the sixth inning and the Nats made…