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Enigmatic Taylor finds himself in familiar position this winter

Enigmatic Taylor finds himself in familiar position this winter
As things currently stand, there is no spot in the Nationals lineup for Michael A. Taylor. He would seem to fit in well as the club's fourth outfielder, one who is well-equipped to take over at any position if anyone else got hurt. Of course, all of that depends on the 28-year-old showing he can hit with consistency at the big league level. And if there are any doubts about his ability to do that, the Nats might be wise to see what kind of trade value he has. Any of this sound familiar? It's...
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What the Nationals still need to address this offseason

What the Nationals still need to address this offseason
Baseball's offseason, believe it or not, is already halfway complete. The regular season ended 2 1/2 months ago. Pitchers and catchers report in two months. For the Nationals, of course, this offseason has been much shorter to date. One of the downsides of going to the World Series is the delayed start to the winter, leaving much to be done in a compressed window. The Nats have already done a lot to prepare for 2020. They re-signed Stephen Strasburg, Howie Kendrick, Yan Gomes and Javy Guerra....
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Nats lose pitching prospect Sharp to Marlins in Rule 5 draft

Nats lose pitching prospect Sharp to Marlins in Rule 5 draft
SAN DIEGO - The Nationals lost right-hander Sterling Sharp to the Marlins in this morning's Rule 5 draft, ending a wildly eventful Winter Meetings with the departure of a promising-but-raw pitching prospect. Sharp was the third player selected overall in the Rule 5 draft, which gives clubs the opportunity to acquire prospects from other organizations who were left off their 40-man rosters this winter. The caveat: Any drafted players must remain on their new club's major league roster for the...
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How will Rendon be remembered in D.C.?

How will Rendon be remembered in D.C.?
SAN DIEGO - When Bryce Harper departed 9 1/2 months ago, Nationals fans directed their ire at the star outfielder, blaming him for turning down the club's best offer and accepting a then-record-setting deal with one of their most hated rivals. And when Harper made his return to D.C. in a Phillies uniform five weeks later ... well, those fans left no doubt about how they'll forever feel about one of the best players in team history. When Anthony Rendon departed Wednesday night, fans seemed to...
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Source: Rendon heads to Angels for $245 million

Source: Rendon heads to Angels for $245 million
SAN DIEGO - In the end, Anthony Rendon chose to switch coasts and switch leagues but still manage to stay out of the spotlight he strives to avoid by signing with a franchise that already has two of the game's biggest stars on its roster. Rendon agreed in principle to a seven-year, $245 million contract with the Angels tonight, according to a source familiar with the terms, ending his time with the Nationals after seven spectacular seasons and one World Series title that sealed his legacy in...
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Satisfied with No. 5 starter options, Nats focused on relievers

Satisfied with No. 5 starter options, Nats focused on relievers
SAN DIEGO - With Stephen Strasburg officially back for the long term, the Nationals know they'll enter the 2020 season with the same starting quartet that was instrumental in their World Series victory. Strasburg rejoins Max Scherzer, Patrick Corbin and Aníbal Sánchez as a formidable foursome that will again serve as the backbone of this roster. What about the final spot in the rotation? That's very much up for grabs at the moment, and it appears it will remain that way heading into...
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Nats shift three coaches into new roles, add one new staffer

Nats shift three coaches into new roles, add one new staffer
SAN DIEGO - The Nationals are shuffling three of their coaches to new positions for the 2020 season, with Tim Bogar taking over as bench coach, Chip Hale moving to third base coach and Bob Henley switching to first base coach. Every member of Davey Martinez's World Series winning staff returns next season, with one exception: Pat Roessler has been hired as assistant hitting coach, replacing Joe Dillon, who accepted the lead hitting coach's job with the Phillies last month. That means three...
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With or without Rendon, Nats have infield spots to fill

With or without Rendon, Nats have infield spots to fill
SAN DIEGO - Whether or not Anthony Rendon re-signs with them, the Nationals are going to need to address other needs across their infield this winter. It's a complicated puzzle with several moving parts. But all paths ultimately lead to the same place: Multiple transactions necessary to fill out their entire infield before spring training. If they had to fill out a lineup card today, the Nationals would know they had Trea Turner at shortstop. They could pencil the recently re-signed Howie...
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Rizzo wants to improve bullpen now, not next summer

Rizzo wants to improve bullpen now, not next summer
SAN DIEGO - The Nationals won the World Series despite boasting - if that's the proper word for it - the majors' worst bullpen during the regular season. They managed to pull that remarkable feat off thanks to two key developments along the way: The acquisition of Daniel Hudson at the July 31 trade deadline, and the willingness of Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg and Patrick Corbin to make a combined seven relief appearances in between their respective starts during the postseason. Somehow, it...
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Strasburg making direct pitch to Rendon, Nats to sign new deal

Strasburg making direct pitch to Rendon, Nats to sign new deal
SAN DIEGO - While Stephen Strasburg was motivated to get his new deal with the Nationals done early this offseason, Anthony Rendon appears to be more willing to let the free agency process play out over the course of the winter. If Rendon somehow winds up rejoining the Nationals, though, Strasburg may play a key role in making it happen. The World Series MVP and new recipient of the largest contract ever given to a pitcher has been actively trying to convince Rendon to return to Washington...
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Guerra returning to Nationals on minor league deal

Guerra returning to Nationals on minor league deal
SAN DIEGO - It's not nearly as big a deal as the others they've given out so far this winter, but the Nationals did make sure they're bringing back yet another member of their World Series roster who could have been headed elsewhere. The Nats agreed to terms with reliever Javy Guerra on a minor league contract for 2020 late Monday night, according to a source familiar with the signing. The deal would pay the veteran right-hander $1 million if he makes the opening day roster, with more money...
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Forget the old narrative: D.C. is Strasburg's home for life

Forget the old narrative: D.C. is Strasburg's home for life
SAN DIEGO - Stephen Strasburg always wanted to go home to the West Coast. He wasn't an East Coast guy. He didn't like humidity, and his stats in hot and sticky weather would back up that claim. He was only a National because that's the organization that drafted him in 2009, not because he chose to play in Washington. Surely he'd want out as soon as the opportunity arose. Oh, and he wilted under pressure and couldn't be trusted to come through in a big game. Remember when that was the...
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Strasburg signed deal he believes won't hinder Nats' other plans

Strasburg signed deal he believes won't hinder Nats' other plans
SAN DIEGO - Citing him as "one of our most popular and most important players on the roster," general manager Mike Rizzo officially announced the re-signing of Stephen Strasburg to a record-setting contract this afternoon, kicking off the Winter Meetings with the kind of bang the Nationals have only occasionally delivered at this annual event. "As you all know, he's a player near and dear to my heart," Rizzo said of the No. 1 draft pick he signed upon becoming GM in 2009. "Drafted,...
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Source: Strasburg re-signs for seven years, $245 million

Source: Strasburg re-signs for seven years, $245 million
SAN DIEGO - Only hours into the opening day of the Winter Meetings, the Nationals have checked off one of their biggest boxes of the offseason: re-signing Stephen Strasburg. Strasburg and the Nationals have agreed to terms of a new contract that will pay him $245 million over seven years, a record deal for a major league pitcher both in total value and average annual value ($35 million), a source familiar with the terms confirmed. The new deal is expected to be formally announced later this...
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Pitching lesson with Menhart, photo with trophy up for auction

Pitching lesson with Menhart, photo with trophy up for auction
SAN DIEGO - How would you like to get a personal bullpen session in with a World Series champion pitching coach? Or get a family photo session with the Commissioner's Trophy? Those items are now up for bid as part of the Major League Baseball's annual Winter Meetings auction, which this year benefits ALS Charities. Bids can be placed here and remain live until 10 p.m. Thursday. Every MLB club offers up multiples items for auction, and the Nationals have two offerings for fans. The first is a...
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Nats are front and center as Winter Meetings open

Nats are front and center as Winter Meetings open
SAN DIEGO - It's not unusual for the Nationals to hold a position of prominence at the Winter Meetings, given all the prominent players they've employed and/or pursued over the last decade, but they've never held a position quite like this. The Nats front office reported to the Manchester Grand Hyatt on Sunday night not only as the recently crowned World Series champions but as the team that now has two of the most prominent players available on the free agent market. If Gerrit Cole is the...
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Nats sign career minor league reliever Finnegan to MLB deal

Nats sign career minor league reliever Finnegan to MLB deal
SAN DIEGO - In their quest to refortify a bullpen that was in a constant state of change all season, the Nationals have signed Kyle Finnegan to a big league deal, taking a chance on a 28-year-old right-hander with a big arm and eye-popping minor league numbers this season but zero big league experience. Finnegan has spent the last seven years in the Athletics' farm system, a former struggling starter who made the conversion to reliever in 2016 and enjoyed a career renaissance in the process. A...
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Nationals have trade chips if they're inclined to deal

Nationals have trade chips if they're inclined to deal
The entire baseball world today makes it way to San Diego, where on Monday the 2019 Winter Meetings open for business. As always, the focus will be on free agents, many of them key members of the Nationals' championship roster. But the odds of Stephen Strasburg or Anthony Rendon signing this week probably aren't great. Agent Scott Boras is still in the preliminary stages of a courtship process with several franchises that could drag on well into the winter. So perhaps the more likely...
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Fates of second-tier free agents just as critical to Nats' chances

Fates of second-tier free agents just as critical to Nats' chances
So much attention has been paid - and will continue to be paid - to the Nationals' two biggest free agents this winter: Anthony Rendon and Stephen Strasburg. But let's not forget the host of other key veterans from their World Series roster who currently aren't under contract, because their fates are plenty important to the franchise's chances in 2020 as well. Friday's deal to bring back Howie Kendrick for one guaranteed year at $6.25 million plus a mutual option for 2021 is a really...
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Nationals finalizing deal to bring Kendrick back in 2020

Nationals finalizing deal to bring Kendrick back in 2020
The Nationals are finalizing a deal with Howie Kendrick to bring the postseason hero back for at least one more season. Kendrick and the Nats have agreed to the framework of a one-year contract that will pay him $6.25 million in 2020, with a mutual option for 2021, a source familiar with the deal confirmed this morning. The deal, first reported by the Washington Post, is pending a physical. It's an increase in salary for the veteran infielder, who turns 37 in July and made $4 million this...
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