Washington Nationals

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 24: Craig Kimbrel #46 of the Boston Red Sox prepares to deliver the pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning in Game Two of the 2018 World Series at Fenway Park on October 24, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals should keep Craig Kimbrel in mind

Washington Nationals outfield duo may be the next big thing

Washington Nationals upgrade bullpen with Tony Sipp

Washington Nationals looking to stay under luxury tax

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 28: Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel (46) closed out the 9-6 win but not before providing a few anxious moments in the ninth inning. The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Boston Red Sox in Game 4 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 28, 2018. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Washington Nationals reportedly closing in on Craig Kimbrel

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 12: Michael Taylor #3 of the Washington Nationals looks on during the game against the New York Mets at Citi Field on Thursday July 12, 2018 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants and Washington Nationals shaping up to be trade partners

MIAMI, FL - JULY 26: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals in the dugout before the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on July 26, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals Have ‘Moved on’ from Bryce Harper

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 26: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals runs in from the outfield during the game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park on September 26, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Are the Washington Nationals a Better Team Without Bryce Harper?

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 23:Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) in the game in the rain against the New York Mets at Nationals Park September 23, 2018 in Washington, DC. The Washington Nationals lost to the New York Mets 8-6 in the last home stand of the season.(Photo by Katherine Frey/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Bryce Harper Has Multiple Long Term Offers on the Table

Washington Nationals Micah Bowie (59) pitches in the first inning of their game against the Cleveland Indians played at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC, on Friday night, June 22, 2007. (Photo by Harry E. Walker/MCT/MCT via Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Former Pitcher Micah Bowie Fighting for His Life

JUPITER, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (16) watches his pop fly that scored Wilmer Difo (1) after a Miami Marlins error during first inning action at Roger Dean Stadium. (Photo by Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

MLB Speedsters: Who’s coming? Does it really matter?

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 23:Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon (6) in the game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park September 23, 2018 in Washington, DC. The Washington Nationals lost to the New York Mets 8-6 in the last home stand of the season.(Photo by Katherine Frey/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Anthony Rendon looking for Jose Altuve money

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 16: Brian Dozier #6 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits an rbi single to left field during the first inning of Game Four of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium on October 16, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals find their second baseman in Brian Dozier

MIAMI, FL - JULY 26: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals in action against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on July 26, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

MLB hot stove: Next moves for the teams that miss on Harper

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 30: Washington Nationals Bryce Harper (34) leaves the dugout following their loss to the Colorado Rockies in their last game of the 2018 season at Coors Field. (Photo by Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Nationals should not re-enter the Bryce Harper sweepstakes

TORONTO, ON- Toronto Blue Jays starter Marcus Stroman struggles to find strike zone against the Boston Red Sox. August 08, 2018. (Rene Johnston/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Washington Nationals should trade for Marcus Stroman

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 30: Washington Nationals Bryce Harper (34) leaves the dugout following their loss to the Colorado Rockies in their last game of the 2018 season at Coors Field. (Photo by Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Nationals not giving up on Bryce Harper just yet

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 29: Pitcher Anibal Sanchez #19 of the Atlanta Braves in action against the Philadelphia Phillies during a game at Citizens Bank Park on September 29, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Braves 3-0. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals ink veteran Anibal Sanchez

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 31: Tanner Roark #57 of the Washington Nationals pitches during a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Nationals Park on August 31, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Cincinnati Reds: Tanner Rainey traded for Tanner Roark

Even if Harper holds out until spring training, the Phillies could still sign him. Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images.

Philadelphia Phillies: Those Winter Meeting tea leaves

PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 17: Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Patrick Corbin (46) pitches during the MLB Baseball games between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Chicago Cubs on September 17, 2018 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona (Photo by Adam Bow/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Nationals will be awful come 2025

PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 17: Patrick Corbin #46 of the Arizona Diamondbacks delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field on September 17, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals Win the Patrick Corbin Sweepstakes

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 17: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros talks with the media during a press conference before Game Four of the American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox at Minute Maid Park on October 17, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

MLB Best fastball: The Best Fastballs of 2018

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 1: DJ LeMahieu #9 of the Colorado Rockies bats during the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Monday, October 1, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rob Letter/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Washington Nationals should avoid DJ LeMahieu

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Wilson Ramos #40 of the Philadelphia Phillies in action against the Miami Marlins during a game at Citizens Bank Park on September 15, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Could a Wilson Ramos reunion be in the works?

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 08: Pinch hitter Kurt Suzuki #24 of the Atlanta Braves hits a two run RBI single during the fourth inning of Game Four of the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Turner Field on October 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Nationals Reportedly Sign Kurt Suzuki

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 23: Anthony Rendon #6 of the Washington Nationals bats against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on September 23, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals priority should be Anthony Rendon, not Bryce Harper

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals waits on second base during the game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park on September 24, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Was rejecting Puig for Bryce Harper a mistake?