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Brian Foley

Current Busting Brackets contributor, formerly District on Deck. Maryland native. Milwaukee living. Marquette grad. I have spent time writing about and covering teams in both the DC and Wisconsin area.

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 15: Trea Turner #7 of the Washington Nationals slides into second base with a steal ahead of a tag attempt by DJ LeMahieu #9 of the Colorado Rockies in the seventh inning of a game at Coors Field on August 15, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Potential starting second base candidates in 2019

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ST. LOUIS, MO - AUGUST 13: Koda Glover #30 of the Washington Nationals delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals ninth inning at Busch Stadium on August 13, 2018 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Inability to develop pitching is killing organization

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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 15: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals bats against the New York Mets during their game at Citi Field on July 15, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Is Juan Soto the next Joey Votto?

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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 06: Adam Eaton #2 of the Washington Nationals at bat against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at Nationals Park on July 06, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Injuries to Adam Eaton have sapped his power

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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 17: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals and the National League walks back to the dugout after a strikeout in the fourth inning against the American League during the 89th MLB All-Star Game, presented by Mastercard at Nationals Park on July 17, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Our staff’s midseason review

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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 27: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals reacts with teammate Ryan Zimmerman #11 after scoring on a single RBI hit by Bryce Harper #34 (not pictured) in the third inning against the San Diego Padres at Nationals Park on May 27, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Matt Hazlett/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: How will the roster look out of the All-Star break?

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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 21: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals follows his two RBI double against the Baltimore Orioles in the eighth inning at Nationals Park on June 21, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: How Juan Soto stacks up to Rookie of the Year field

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ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 02: Shortstop Trea Turner #7 of the Washington Nationals makes a throw in the eighth inning during the game against the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park on June 2, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Is Trea Turner a franchise centerpiece?

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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 09: General manager Mike Rizzo looks on during batting practice before a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on April 9, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Mike Rizzo bets on offensive improvements

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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 06: Adam Eaton #2 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with Bryce Harper #34 after hitting a home run in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park on April 6, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Predicting the pending outfield logjam

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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 02: Michael Taylor #3 of the Washington Nationals makes a catch on a hit by Jordy Mercer #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates (not pictured) during the second inning at Nationals Park on May 2, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Evaluating future building blocks

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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 04: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals runs the bases after hitting a lead-off home run in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park on May 4, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Bryce Harper breakout is imminent

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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 06: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals pitches in the fifth inning during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park on May 6, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Has Max Scherzer ever pitched this well?

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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 04: Starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez #47 of the Washington Nationals reacts as he walks off the field after the top of the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park on May 4, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Gio Gonzalez getting a quick hook

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - APRIL 23: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals plays the field during batting practice before their game against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park on April 23, 2018 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Stats, streaks, and upcoming milestones

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - APRIL 24: Michael Taylor

Washington Nationals: Reasons for fans to keep hope alive

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