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In this April 30, 2017, file photo, Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper gestures after his home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, in Washington. From the moment Bryce Harper signed his $330 million, 13-year deal with the Philadelphia Phillies, this game is the one everyone has been thinking about. Tuesday night marks Harper's initial visit to Nationals Park to face his former team. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Bryce Harper thanks Nationals organization, fans in Instagram post

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper celebrates after hitting a home run off Atlanta Braves' Jesse Biddle during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) **FILE**

Bryce Harper return will have fans split

By Thom Loverro

Nationals avoid arbitration with Rendon, Turner

Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Gio Gonzalez in action during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Gio Gonzalez ponders possible trade

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Tines

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (7) throws to first during a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, July 22, 2018, in Washington. The Nationals won 6-2.(AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Trea Turner of the Nationals apologizes after old, offensive tweets resurface

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals Mark Reynolds rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Miami Marlins during the second inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington, Saturday, July 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) ** FILE **

Mark Reynolds named National League Player of the Week

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

From left to right, Washington Nationals pitcher Sean Doolittle, right fielder Bryce Harper and pitcher Max Scherzer speak to reporters during a news conference at Nationals Park in Washington, Sunday, July 8, 2018. Doolittle, Harper and Scherzer are representing the Nationals in the All-Star Game on July 17. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Bryce Harper, Scherzer, Doolittle named NL All-Stars

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals Tim Bogar (24), Bob Henley (13), and Joe Dillon (25) wear a Washington Capitals hat before a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Friday, May 11, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) ** FILE **

Martinez, Nationals support Capitals’ run while Harper’s Golden Knights advance

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

The exterior of Nationals Park in Near Southeast, Washington, D.C. The ballpark has aided in a revitalization of Southeast's Navy Yard neighborhood. (Photo by Adam Zielonka / The Washington Times)

Nationals Park transformed Navy Yard, for better and worse

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jonathan Papelbon throws during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Monday, July 20, 2015, in Philadelphia. The Phillies won 5-3. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) **FILE**

LOVERRO: Jonathan Papelbon brought to Washington to save a championship for Nationals

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals pitcher Lucas Giolito sits in the dugout before the Nationals' baseball game with the New York Mets on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, in Washington. Giolito was the team's top pick in this year's draft. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Lucas Giolito, Nationals’ top prospect, continues to make strides at Potomac

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Jordan Zimmermann, right, douses starting pitcher Max Scherzer with chocolate syrup as Scherzer hugs pitching coach Steve McCatty, left, after Scherzer's no-hitter baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park, Saturday, June 20, 2015, in Washington. The Nationals won 6-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

LOVERRO: Max Scherzer makes history with Nationals’ second no-hitter

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Nationals pitcher Joe Ross made his major-league debut Saturday. He could be part of the 2016 starting rotation. (Associated Press)

THOM LOVERRO: Joe Ross the latest glimpse to Nationals’ pipeline

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws to a San Diego Padres batter during the second inning in a baseball game Saturday, May 16, 2015, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

For Nationals’ pitchers, mound position often a secret to their success

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond, center, sits in the dugout in the eighth inning during a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the New York Mets on opening day at at Nationals Park, Monday, April 6, 2015, in Washington. The Mets defeated the Nationals 3-1. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

LOVERRO: Despite lacking big bat, runs sure to come for Nationals’ offense

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Drew Storen (22) pitches as the Washington Nationals play the Florida Marlins during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Wednesday, February 27, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Drew Storen enters 2015 season as Nationals’ unquestioned closer

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Nationals manager Matt Williams said the season-ending NLDS loss to the Giants "was a good learning experience for our guys moving forward and hopefully we get a chance to get back and take the next step and hopefully beyond that. (Associated Press)

NLDS loss to Giants left Nationals with a bitter taste

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper was absent from the team's NatsFest on Saturday at a time when he and his agent Scott Boras (left) have a grievance against the team regarding a provision that was not included in Harper's contract in 2010. That provision would make him eligible for arbitration early. (Associated Press) **FILE**

LOVERRO: Bryce Harper’s absence says a lot about his future with Nationals

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Stephen Strasburg, left, talks with third base coach Bob Henley (14) Arizona Diamondbacks during a baseball game on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Washington Nationals’ Bobby Henley finally gets chance to bring passion to MLB playoffs

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times