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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 14: Shawn Kelley #27 of the Washington Nationals waits for the grounds crew to prep the pitcher's mound in the eighth inning against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park on May 14, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: More pitching will come in quantity not quality

Washington Nationals: Race for Bryce Harper looks to be in its final stretch

Washington Nationals: Analyzing the Nats Vegas win total

Washington Nationals: Tracking the team’s arbitration settlements

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 13: Brian Dozier #6 of the Los Angeles Dodgers makes an off balance throw to first as Steven Duggar #6 of the San Francisco Giants is safe at first during the third inning at Dodger Stadium on August 13, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals agree to one-year deal with Brian Dozier

CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 5: Trevor Rosenthal #44 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches in the ninth inning to earn the save against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on August 5, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. St. Louis defeated Cincinnati 4-1. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Trevor Rosenthal’s performance key for the bullpen

VIERA, FL - FEBRUARY 20: Kurt Suzuki #24 of the Washington Nationals poses for a portrait during photo day at Space Coast Stadium on February 20, 2013 in Viera, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Suzuki and Sanchez are NL East game changers

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 02: Matt Adams #15 of the Washington Nationals celebrates his first inning home run with teammates Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park on May 2, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals could reap the rewards from a slow free agency

TOKYO, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 09: Outfielder Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals celebrates hitting a two-run homer in the top of 6th inning during the game one of the Japan and MLB All Stars at Tokyo Dome on November 9, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Don’t be afraid to talk about Juan Soto for NL MVP

SAN DIEGO, CA - AUGUST 20: Sean Doolittle #62 of the Washington Nationals pitches during the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on August 20, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kent Horner/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: The bullpen is still far from ready

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 12: Ryan Zimmerman #11 of the Washington Nationals high fives his teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the top of the fourth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on September 12, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals Mailbag: Looking at the future of Ryan Zimmerman

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 12: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with Anthony Rendon #6 after hitting a two run home run against Tim Peterson #63 of the New York Mets in the seventh inning during their game at Citi Field on July 12, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: How to sign Bryce Harper and Anthony Rendon

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 27: Closing pitcher Craig Kimbrel #46 of the Boston Red Sox pitches in the ninth inning in Game Four of the 2018 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Steer well clear of Craig Kimbrel this winter

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 02: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals celebrates his first inning home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park on May 2, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Bryce Harper: Are the Washington Nationals now in pole position?

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 13: Ryan Zimmerman #11 of the Washington Nationals walks into the clubhouse after losing to the Chicago Cubs in game five of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park on October 13, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Clubhouse is still lacking in leaders

PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 09: Jake Diekman #41 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the eighth inning of an MLB game at Chase Field on September 9, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Jake Diekman a bullpen arm worth investing in

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 12: Starting pitcher Patrick Corbin #46 of the Arizona Diamondbacks throws in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on September 12, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Mike Rizzo quick to fill needs this offseason

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 01: Washington Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo (L) gives a thumbs up to the crowd with Nationals owner Ted Lerner while accepting an award for MLB Executive of the Year before the Opening Day game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park on Monday, April 1, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: How much do they have left to spend this winter?

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 05: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with teammates after a 2-1 victory against the Cincinnati Reds at Nationals Park on August 5, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Six players who could break out in 2019

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 19: Adam Eaton #2 of the Washington Nationals hits a two-run RBI single to left scoring Trea Turner #7 and Wilmer Difo #1 (not pictured) in the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Nationals Park on June 19, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Healthy Adam Eaton will make a huge difference

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 20: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals reacts before being removed from the game in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Nationals Park on May 20, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Pressure will be off Stephen Strasburg in 2019

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 28: Howie Kendrick #12 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with his teammates after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park on April 28, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Seven free agent second baseman to consider

DENVER, CO - APRIL 7: Anibal Sanchez #19 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after allowing a fourth inning solo homerun to Trevor Story #27 of the Colorado Rockies (not pictured) during a game at Coors Field on April 7, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals Anibal Sanchez will rely on cutter and continuity

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 31: Kurt Suzuki #24 of the Atlanta Braves hits a two-run double down the third base line in the fourth inning during the game against the Miami Marlins at SunTrust Park on July 31, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Recent success of Kurt Suzuki seems sustainable

ARLINGTON, TX - MAY 03: Mike Minor #36 of the Texas Rangers pitches against the Boston Red Sox in the top of the first inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on May 3, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Mike Minor would be a worthwhile trade target

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 15: Howie Kendrick #4 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with Wilmer Difo #1 after the Nationals defeated the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 3-1 at Nationals Park on August 15, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals Mailbag: Predicting a possible second base signing

CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 16: Daniel Murphy #20 of the Washington Nationals reacts while waiting to bat in the first inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 16, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals Ultimate Simulation: The Award Ceremony

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 14: Tony Sipp #29 of the Houston Astros delivers the pitch during the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game Two of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park on October 14, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Tony Sipp would be an excellent lefty bullpen option