The Washington Nationals are the reigning NL East champs and, again they have reloaded for another great season. The Nats bring back NL Rookie of the Year Bryce Harper who is only 20 years old hit 59 RBI's, 18 Stolen bases, 22 Home Runs, and a .270 BA. The Nats also return Stephen Strasburg who will be able to pitch a full proffesional season for the first time in his career. According to ESPN Baseball Analyst Tim Kurkijan, "Strasburg is still upset from being shut down at the end of the season last year and it could help him pitch this season". The Nationals also signed Dan Haren and Denard Span. The Nationals are looking to finish with their 2nd consecutive NL East title, and it will be a showdown between them and the Atlanta Braves down to the end of the season.
Potential Opening Day Lineup 1) Danny Espinosa 2B 2) Jason Werth RF 3) Bryce Harper LF 4) Ryan Zimmerman 3B 5) Adam LaRoche 1B 6) Denard Span CF 7) Ian Desmond SS 8) Kurt Suzuki C | Potential Starting Rotation 1) Stephen Strasburg 2) Gio Gonzalez 3) Jordan Zimmerman 4) Dan Haren 5) Russ Detwiller |