With 2009 first round pick Stephen Strasburg on the DL after Tommy John surjury and 2010 first round pick Bryce Harper still a couple of years away, the Nationals are still waiting for their time to come. They signed right fielder Jayson Werth to a long-term contract and first baseman Adam LaRoche in an effort to replace the bat of Adam Dunn, but still lack the pitching to compete in the very strong NL East. One bright spot is third baseman Ryan Zimmerman who has grown into one of the elite third basemen in the MLB.
Projected Division Finish: fifth
Lineup:
Ian Desmond (SS)
Jayson Werth (RF)
Ryan Zimmerman (3B)
Adam LaRoche (1B)
Mike Morse (LF)
Rick Ankiel (CF)
Ivan Rodriguez (Ca)
Danny Espinosa (2B)
Rotation:
John Lannan
Livan Hernandez
Jordan Zimmerman
Jason Marquis
Tom Gorzelanny
Bullpen:
Drew Storen (closer)
Tyler Clippard
Sean Burnett
Todd Coffey
Doug Slaten
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