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When Nationals starter Jordan Zimmermann last pitched in the 2014 season, he was celebrating the final out of a no-hitter against the Marlins at Nationals Park. But as spring training begins next month, Zimmermann is one of a few who could be dealt after last week's signing of ace Max Scherzer. (Associated Press)

Nationals face five questions before heading to Florida next month

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2014 file photo, Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) pitches in a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Nationals Park in Washington. Strasburg and the Nationals have agreed to a $7.4 million, one-year contract and avoided salary arbitration. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Stephen Strasburg wants to stay with the Nationals, agent Scott Boras says

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws during the first inning in the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, July 19, 2014 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

By adding Max Scherzer, Nationals make a bold and historically expensive move

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws in the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles during Game 1 of baseball's AL Division Series in Baltimore, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Max Scherzer, Washington Nationals reportedly agree to seven-year contract

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2014, file photo, Detroit Tigers starter Max Scherzer delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader in Chicago. In a surprising move to upgrade an already imposing rotation, the Washington Nationals agreed to a seven-year contract with 2013 AL Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no deal had been announced. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)

SNYDER: Signing Max Scherzer creates an embarrassment of riches for Nationals

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth (28) reacts as he strikes out to start the bottom of the forth inning as the Washington Nationals play the San Francisco Giants at Nationals Park for Game 1 of the National League Division Series, Washington, D.C., Friday, October 3, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Washington Nationals fall to San Francisco Giants to open NLDS

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) walks back to the dugout after pitching in the second inning as the Washington Nationals play the San Francisco Giants at Nationals Park for Game 1 of the National League Division Series, Washington, D.C., Friday, October 3, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

LOVERRO: Stephen Strasburg settles for ‘fine’ in long-awaited postseason debut

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg speaks during a media availability before a baseball workout at Nationals Park, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, in Washington. It was announced that Strasburg will pitch on Friday in Game 1 of the NL Division Series against the San Francisco Giants. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Stephen Strasburg to start Washington Nationals’ playoff opener Friday

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) takes the field during team practice the day before they play the San Francisco Giants at Nationals Park for Game 1 of the National League Division Series, Washington, D.C., Thursday, October 2, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Stephen Strasburg’s first playoff start comes against childhood idol

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Stephen Strasburg pitches like Game 1 starter in Nationals’ 5-1 win over Marlins

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) celebrates with his team after clinching the NL East division against the Atlanta Braves in a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014, in Atlanta. Washington won 3-0. (AP Photo/David Tulis)

Washington Nationals’ division series rotation comes into focus after rainout

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg checks Miami Marlins runner Donovan Solano at first during the first inning of a baseball game in Miami, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

Nationals keep momentum rolling, close out Marlins for 9-2 road trip

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) delivers in the fifthinning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Monday, Sept. 15, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Washington Nationals beat Braves, reduce magic number to two

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Asdrubal Cabrera (3) is safe at third against Atlanta Braves third baseman Chris Johnson, left, on a single by Danny Espinosa during the second inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nationals still can’t sweep Braves, but remain in good shape

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg before the start of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Sept. 1, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)

Stephen Strasburg leaves shutdown behind as first shot at playoffs looms

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws against the Seattle Mariners in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Stephen Strasburg sets Nats’ season strikeout record in win over Mariners

By Josh Liebeskind - Associated Press

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Nationals roar back from deficit to maul Giants, take series

By Ian Quillen - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth, left, and Ian Desmond, right, are congratulated by teammates after the Nationals' 8-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in a baseball game at Nationals Park on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

After string of close games, Nationals win big over Diamondbacks, 8-1

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times