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FILE - Washington Nationals owner Ted Lerner is shown in the dugout before a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros, Feb. 28, 2017 in West Palm Beach, Fla. Washington Nationals founder Ted Lerner has died. He was 97. Lerner bought the team from Major League Baseball in 2006 for $450 million. He was managing principal owner until ceding that role to son Mark in 2018. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, file)

LOVERRO: Lerner’s Nationals legacy is a dollop of misery with a dash of World Series glory

By Thom Loverro

In this Feb. 28, 2017, file photo, Washington Nationals owner Ted Lerner tries on a baseball cap before a ribbon cutting ceremony to open The Ballpark in West Palm Beach, Fla. Washington Nationals founder Ted Lerner has died. He was 97. Lerner bought the team from Major League Baseball in 2006 for $450 million. He was managing principal owner until ceding that role to son Mark in 2018. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File) **FILE**

LOVERRO: Burying the truth is no way to honor two key legacies

By Thom Loverro

In this Feb. 28, 2017, file photo, Washington Nationals owner Ted Lerner tries on a baseball cap before a ribbon cutting ceremony to open The Ballpark in West Palm Beach, Fla. Washington Nationals founder Ted Lerner has died. He was 97. Lerner bought the team from Major League Baseball in 2006 for $450 million. He was managing principal owner until ceding that role to son Mark in 2018. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

LOVERRO: Nationals title fulfilled lifelong dream for Lerner

By Thom Loverro

9. Washington Nationals owner Ted Lerner - Net worth: $5.5 billion

Ted Lerner, Washington Nationals owner, dies at 97

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Fernando Rodney throws to the Colorado Rockies in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, July 25, 2019, in Washington. Colorado won 8-7. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

LOVERRO: Nationals must open wallet to fix bullpen

By Thom Loverro

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**

Nationals likely to be left out of Bryce ‘Harper’s bazaar’

By Thom Loverro

Nationals owners Ted and Mark Lerner take in the atmosphere after Washington clinched the National League East Division title at Nationals Park on Monday night. Ted Lerner became the managing principal owner of the franchise in May 2006. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times) ** FILE **

Ted Lerner steps down as Nationals’ managing principal owner

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2017, file photo, Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) walks in the dugout before Game 5 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, at Nationals Park in Washington. There will be one very important question hovering over Harper and the Nationals throughout spring training and the entire 2018 season: Will this be his last year with the club? (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Nationals carry the burden of Lerner expectations

By Thom Loverro

Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer, second from left, poses for photographs during an introductory news conference at Nationals Park, on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, in Washington. Scherzer signed a $210 million, seven- year contract to join the Nationals. From left, Nationals manager Matt Williams, Scherzer, Scherzer's agent Scott Boras, and Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Washington Nationals welcome marquee signing Max Scherzer to D.C.

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

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

Lefty Driesell: "I won at Davidson, at Maryland, at JMU and Georgia State. I know how to coach."

Lefty Driesell, Olie Kolzig headline 2014 DC Sports Hall of Fame class

By Chase Hughes - CSNwashington.com

Nationals owners Ted and Mark Lerner take in the atmosphere after Washington clinched the National League East Division title at Nationals Park on Monday night. Ted Lerner became the managing principal owner of the franchise in May 2006. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times) ** FILE **

Ted Lerner’s party was well worth the wait

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman and Michael Morse will be at the forefront of the Nationals' attack next year. Pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training on Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

SNYDER: Nationals are building for years to come

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

FILE - This March 5, 2010, file photo shows Washington Nationals President Stan Kasten before a spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, in Kissimmee, Fla. Stan Kasten says he will resign as president of the Washington Nationals at the end of the season. Kasten's announcement Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, comes with the Nationals headed toward a third consecutive last-place finish in the NL East.(AP Photo/Rob Carr, File)

Nationals president Stan Kasten leaving club

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Kasten resigning post with Nationals

Associated Press