Taking a look at the relief options

Yesterday, I discussed the Nationals bullpen, and how they could look to add to that already strong group this offseason, either via free agency or a trade.

The Nats have plenty of talented arms in their system, but that's certainly an area where you can never have enough talent. And don't be shocked if the Nats do choose to bolster their relief corps this offseason.

rizzo-suit-sidebar.jpgAs I mentioned yesterday, the Nats will have Rafael Soriano's contract coming off the books this offseason, as they almost certainly won't pick up his $14 million club option for 2015.

That should allow the club a bit of financial flexibility this winter, although not all of that money can be directly invested back into the bullpen.

The Nats have a host of players up for raises through the arbitration process, meaning that even if the Nats don't add to their roster, their payroll is likely to increase. They'll have to spend wisely, given their existing contracts and a need to keep some money freed up for possible extensions with Jordan Zimmermann, Ian Desmond, Doug Fister and others.

Below is a list of relief arms available on the free agent market this offseason, courtesy of MLBTradeRumors.com.

Who do you like? Who is a good fit? Let's discuss.

Closers
Jason Grilli (38)
LaTroy Hawkins (42) - $2.25MM club option with a $250K buyout
Casey Janssen (33)
David Robertson (30)
Francisco Rodriguez (33)
Sergio Romo (32)
Rafael Soriano (35) - $14MM vesting/club option
Huston Street (31) - $7MM club option
Koji Uehara (40)

Right-handed relievers
Mike Adams (36) - $6MM club option
Matt Albers (32)
Burke Badenhop (32)
Andrew Bailey (31)
Matt Belisle (34)
Heath Bell (37)
Jared Burton (34)
Joba Chamberlain (29)
Jesse Crain (34)
Kyle Farnsworth (39)
Jason Frasor (38)
Kyuji Fujikawa (34) - $5.5MM club/vesting option with a $500K buyout
Luke Gregerson (31)
Matt Guerrier (36)
Luke Hochevar (31)
Jim Johnson (32)
Matt Lindstrom (35)
Jeff Manship (30)
Nick Masset (33)
Daisuke Matsuzaka (34)
Dustin McGowan (32) - $4MM club option with a $500K buyout
Jason Motte (33)
Pat Neshek (34)
Darren O'Day (32) - $4.25MM club option with a $400K buyout
Juan Carlos Oviedo (33)
Joel Peralta (39) - $2.5MM club option
Chris Perez (29)
J.J. Putz (38)
Sergio Santos (31) - $6MM club option with a $750K buyout
Joakim Soria (30) - $7MM club option with a $500K buyout
Kevin Slowey (31)
Tim Stauffer (32)
Jose Veras (34)
Jamey Wright (40)

Left-handed relievers
Joe Beimel (38)
Craig Breslow (34) - $4MM club option with a $100K buyout
Sean Burnett (32) - $4.5MM club/vesting option with a $500K buyout
Phil Coke (32)
Neal Cotts (35)
Scott Downs (39)
Zach Duke (32)
Tom Gorzelanny (32)
Andrew Miller (30)
Franklin Morales (29)
Josh Outman (30)
Joe Thatcher (33)




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Taking a look at the 'pen
 

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