Washington Times · Mar 7, 2019
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It won’t be hard for fans and players alike to spot the top newcomers on the Nationals’ roster this season.
Most of the new faces fill prominent roles in the middle of the diamond for Washington, which was aggressive early on the free agent and trade market. Perhaps general manager Mike Rizzo had an idea back in the fall that free agent outfielder Bryce Harper wouldn’t return to Washington and sure enough, he signed last week with the Phillies.
And don’t worry about returning players adjusting to those newcomers in the clubhouse. That is what they do in an era where there are few Cal Ripkens and Tony Gwynns that spend their entire career with one team.