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FILE - In this Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019 file photo, Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon throws out Houston Astros' George Springer during the third inning of Game 6 of the baseball World Series in Houston. Third baseman Anthony Rendon and the Los Angeles Angels agreed to a $245 million, seven-year contract a person with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

AP Source: Angels, Anthony Rendon reach $245M, 7-year deal

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2019, file photo, Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon makes a catch on a line drive by Miami Marlins' Miguel Rojas during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Washington. Rendon is another NL contender for MVP. He emerged as the Nationals fought their way to the postseason after a poor start. The voting is done before the playoffs, so Rendon’s postseason won’t be a factor, but he’d already done plenty before that. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Anthony Rendon signs with Angels for seven years, $245 million

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals pitcher and World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg, celebrates the World Series baseball championship during a rally following a parade to celebrate the team's World Series baseball championship over Houston Astros, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Washington. Nationals right fielder Gerardo Parra is right and pitcher Anibal Sanchez, left. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) **FILE**

Anthony Rendon likely exit damper on Strasburg return

By Thom Loverro

Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon loses his helmet as he strikes out during the fourth inning of Game 7 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Mark Lerner can afford both Rendon and Strasburg

By Thom Loverro

Washington Nationals' Howie Kendrick hits a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning of Game 7 of the baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) ** FILE **

Howie Kendrick re-signs with Nationals on one-year deal with mutual option

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon hits a double during the ninth inning of Game 6 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ** FILE **

Mark Lerner, Nationals owner, says team can only afford either Stephen Strasburg or Anthony Rendon

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2019, file photo, Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon hits a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning of Game 6 of the baseball World Series in Houston. An MVP finalist and a World Series champion, Rendon is clearly the crown jewel of this free agent class among position players - - although it is a reasonably strong group at third base this year. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Texas Rangers favorites for Anthony Rendon: report

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

In this Sept. 1, 2019, file photo, Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon makes a catch on a line drive by Miami Marlins' Miguel Rojas during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Washington. Rendon is another NL contender for MVP. He emerged as the Nationals fought their way to the postseason after a poor start. The voting is done before the playoffs, so Rendon’s postseason won’t be a factor, but he’d already done plenty before that. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Cody Bellinger named NL MVP, Anthony Rendon finishes third in close race

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 4, 2019, file photo, Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman looks to first after fielding a grounder by Tampa Bay Rays' Tommy Pham, who was safe at first in the seventh inning during Game 1 of a baseball American League Division Series in Houston. If Bregman is the American League’s Most Valuable Player when the voting is announced Thursday, Nov. 14, the Astros will become the first team to have an MVP, Cy Young Award winner and Rookie of the Year in the same season. Justin Verlander took Cy Young honors, and Yordan Alvarez was picked as the AL’s top rookie. AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)

Astros can make history if Bregman wins MVP

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the first inning of Game 6 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) ** FILE **

Stephen Strasburg, Anthony Rendon reject Nationals’ qualifying offers

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Sports agent Scott Boras speaks to the media after a session of the Major League Baseball general managers annual meetings, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Boras bashes lack of competition, senses faster-paced market

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon loses his helmet as he strikes out during the fourth inning of Game 7 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Anthony Rendon over Stephen Strasburg

By Deron Snyder

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon celebrates after Game 7 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Houston. The Nationals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Rendon made sure when Nats were down, they were never out

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg reacts after Houston Astros' Michael Brantley grounded out to end the fifth inning of Game 6 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Strasburg, Nats top Astros 7-2, force World Series Game 7

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon warms up during batting practice for baseball's World Series Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, in Houston. The Houston Astros face the Washington Nationals in Game 1 on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

World Series in Houston a homecoming for Nats star Rendon

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole speaks during a news conference for baseball's World Series Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, in Houston. The Houston Astros face the Washington Nationals in Game 1 on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

A capsule look at the World Series

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Howie Kendrick hits an RBI double during the fifth inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Howie Kendrick clutch postseason hitting

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws to a Los Angeles Dodgers batter during the first inning in Game 5 of a baseball National League Division Series on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

A capsule look at the Nationals-Cardinals playoff series

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon hits a sacrifice fly to left field off Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill, allowing teammate Michael A. Taylor to score, in the third inning in Game 4 of a baseball National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Anthony Rendon, Ryan Zimmerman night to remember

By Thom Loverro

Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon (6) hits an RBI-single off Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Julio Urias (7) during the fifth inning in Game 4 of a baseball National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, in Washington. Nationals Trea Turner scored on the hit. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Anthony Rendon will savor Game 5 in Los Angeles

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times