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Washington Nationals designated hitter Howie Kendrick stands on the field before a baseball intrasquad game at Nationals Park, Thursday, July 16, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

LOVERRO: Kendrick, who led Nationals in 2019, still knows what counts

By Thom Loverro

FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2019, file photo, Washington Nationals' Howie Kendrick hits a two-run home run during the seventh inning of Game 7 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros in Houston. Major League Baseball has proposed expanding the playoff field from 10 teams to as many as 16 for this year and next season. Other major sports are accustomed to more teams in the postseason. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Howie Kendrick retires from MLB after 15 seasons

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Howie Kendrick retires after 15 major league seasons

Associated Press

In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, Washington Nationals left fielder Juan Soto, center, celebrates with teammates during a rally following a parade to celebrate the team's World Series baseball championship over Houston Astros in Washington. The Nationals head to spring training with mostly the same squad that won the World Series. They are counting again on being led by a star-studded rotation featuring Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg, along with slugger Soto. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File) **FILE**

World Series champion Nationals bring most of group back in ‘20

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2019, file photo, 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, in Houston. A person with knowledge of the negotiations tells the AP that postseason star Howie Kendrick and the World Series champion Washington Nationals agreed in principle to a one-year contract worth $6.25 million. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal is still pending a successful physical. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Gomes, Kendrick officially back to World Series champ Nats

Associated Press

In this Oct. 30, 2019, file photo, 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, in Houston. A person with knowledge of the negotiations tells the AP that postseason star Howie Kendrick and the World Series champion Washington Nationals agreed in principle to a one-year contract worth $6.25 million. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal is still pending a successful physical. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) **FILE**

Yan Gomes, Howie Kendrick officially back to World Series champ Nationals

Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2019, file photo, 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, in Houston. A person with knowledge of the negotiations tells the AP that postseason star Howie Kendrick and the World Series champion Washington Nationals agreed in principle to a one-year contract worth $6.25 million. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal is still pending a successful physical. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

AP sources: NLCS, Series star Kendrick, Nats agree for 2020

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

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' 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 **

Clutch Kendrick lands winning blow as Nats take World Series

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto reacts after hitting a two-run scoring double during the fifth inning of Game 1 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Juan Soto star turn gives Nationals win

By Thom Loverro

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' Howie Kendrick hits a two-run scoring double during the third inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Howie Kendrick comes up big again for Nationals

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals celebrate in the locker room after their 7-3 win in 10 innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of a baseball National League Division Series on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) ** FILE **

Nationals’ gritty resurgence has D.C. fans in a frenzy

By David Driver - Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals Howie Kendrick (47) is tagged out by Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (10) during the sixth inning in Game 3 of a baseball National League Division Series on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) ** FILE **

Howie Kendrick on baserunning mishap: ‘I should have trusted my instincts’

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Howie Kendrick (47) is congratulated by bench coach Chip Hale after scoring during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) **FILE**

Howie Kendrick’s offensive tear impresses younger Nationals teammates

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Howie Kendrick celebrates after hitting a single during the eighth inning of the team's baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Kenrick, Corbin power Nationals to 6-2 win over Cardinals

By WARREN MAYES - Associated Press

Washington Nationals Juan Soto (22) celebrates with teammates after winning 7-0 in a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Washington, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Nationals salvage win as Martinez taken to hospital

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Howie Kendrick, left, follows through as he hits a home run against the Miami Marlins in the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 26, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Kendrick homers, drives in 3 as Nats beat Marlins again, 9-6

By IAN QUILLEN - Associated Press

Washington Nationals catchers Kurt Suzuki, left, and Yan Gomes work on a defensive drill during spring training baseball practice Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) **FILE**

Nationals’ weaknesses up the middle last season are this year’s strengths

By Thom Loverro