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Marcus Semien #10 of the Oakland Athletics fields ground ball to out Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros at first during the fourth inning in Game Two of the American League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 06, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

WASH: One analyst calls Marcus Semien Nationals next third baseman

James Simmons
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Nationals: Who will be behind the plate in Washington in 2021?

Nationals: Mr National Returns In What Is Likely His Last Hurrah

Washington Nationals: Hernan Perez, the poor man’s Brock Holt

George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros walks out of the tunnel and into the dugout before Game Seven of the 2019 World Series against the Washington Nationals at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Nationals: George Springer, the dream which didn’t materialize

James Simmons
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Jon Lester #34 of the Chicago Cubs in action against the New York Mets during the first inning of a game at Citi Field on August 29, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Nationals: Lester’s biggest contribution may be staying healthy

James Simmons
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CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 26: Jon Lester #34 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the Chicago White Sox on September 26, 2020 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images)

Nationals: Washington Signs Jon Lester To Bolster The Rotation

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Kurt Suzuki #28 of the Washington Nationals throws the ball to second base against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park on September 21, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Kurt Suzuki’s return to Nationals, stymied by the numbers

James Simmons
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals celebrates after hitting a double in the sixth inning against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on September 24, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Nationals: Washington Agrees to Arbitration with Soto, Bell, and Turner

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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 17: Washington Nationals 2019 first round pick Jackson Rutledge talks to the media before the game between the Washington Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park on June 17, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Nationals: Jackson Rutledge And His Path To The Majors

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Yan Gomes #10, and Sean Doolittle #63 of the Washington Nationals celebrate a 16-4 win against the New York Mets during their game at Citi Field on August 10, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Nationals: Perfect bullpen piece is someone you’re familiar with

James Simmons
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Anibal Sanchez #19 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park on September 21, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Nationals: Anibal Sanchez being courted by NL East rival

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The Washington Nationals logo on the scoreboard after a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on September 27, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Nationals: Get ready to gamble at Nationals Park next year

James Simmons
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 25: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Chicago Cubs follows the flight of his solo home run in the 2nd inning against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on September 25, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Nationals: What Stands Out About Washington’s Updated Lineup

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Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Chicago Cubs hits a solo home run in the 2nd inning against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on September 25, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Kyle Schwarber’s potential justifies the contract

James Simmons
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Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Chicago Cubs fails to catch a double by Max Kepler #26 of the Minnesota Twins during the seventh inning of a game at Wrigley Field on September 19, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Kyle Schwarber signed in offense first move

James Simmons
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Jon Lester #34 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the Chicago White Sox on September 26, 2020 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Making a case to sign Jon Lester

James Simmons
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Shortstop Francisco Lindor #12 of the Cleveland Indians struggles to make the catch on a force out of Trea Turner #7 of the Washington Nationals on a hit by Bryce Harper #34 during the fifth inning at Progressive Field on July 26, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Nationals: Comparing Francisco Lindor and Trea Turner, by the numbers

James Simmons
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CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 3: Francisco Lindor #12 of the Cleveland Indians hits an RBI double during the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in game two of a doubleheader at Progressive Field on May 3, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Fransisco Lindor

Nationals: Francisco Lindor Trade Sends A Ripple Effect Throughout The NL East

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Francisco Lindor #12 of the Cleveland Indians warms up during the fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field on September 24, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)

Nationals: Francisco Lindor traded to Mets, Mike Rizzo your move

James Simmons
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Pitching coach Paul Menhart #55 of the Washington Nationals speaks with Erick Fedde #23 during the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park on June 20, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Nationals: Emphasis needs to be on starting rotation

James Simmons
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Pitcher Corey Kluber #28 of the Texas Rangers poses for a portrait during MLB media day on February 19, 2020 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Nationals: Buyer beware in Corey Kluber throwing session

James Simmons
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 26: Corey Kluber (28) of the Texas Rangers pitches against the Colorado Rockies in the top of the first inning at Globe Life Field on July 26, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Nationals: Washington To Attend Corey Kluber’s Workout

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Trea Turner #7 of the Washington Nationals is congratulated by Juan Soto #22 after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on August 31, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 8-6. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

Nationals: MLB.com’s Latest Power Rankings Raise Concerns

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Sandy Leon #41 of the Washington Nationals runs the bases against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Nationals Park on May 6, 2014 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

WASH: Marlins grab a couple of former Nationals in free agency

James Simmons
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Yadiel Hernandez #29 of the Washington Nationals celebrates after hitting the game winning two-run home run for his first career MLB home run in the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second game of a doubleheader at Nationals Park on September 22, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Nationals: Yadiel Hernandez continues to prove he belongs

James Simmons
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Andrew Stevenson #17 of the Washington Nationals celebrates a win after a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on September 27, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Nationals: Andrew Stevenson can’t get the Carter Kieboom treatment

James Simmons
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CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 14: Josh Bell #55 of the Pittsburgh Pirates bats against the Cincinnati Reds during game two of a doubleheader at Great American Ball Park on September 14, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Nationals: Three Moves To Make After Trading For Josh Bell

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