Most free-agency talk regarding the Washington Nationals this winter will start and end with their search for a second baseman. But MLB's offseason isn't called the "Hot Stove" because of aging middle infielders moving teams.
It's true, Washington could probably trot out its roster as is and contend for its second consecutive division title. But, as The Washington Post's Thomas Boswell points out, a blockbuster signing is never out of the question with Nats general manager Mike Rizzo.
Rizzo proved that to be true in 2011 with the acquisition of outfielder Jayson Werth and in 2012 when he brought in starter Gio Gonzalez, two players who have been instrumental in the Nationals' recent success.
This time around, it's free-agent hurler Max Scherzer's name that is punctuating the discussion of second base options like Jed Lowrie and Stephen Drew.
Washington's biggest waves in free agency should come once the likes of Jordan Zimmermann and Doug Fister are either dealt or signed to extensions, but the Nationals are highly unlikely to remain quiet all offseason.
Therefore, here are the chances some of Washington's most notable targets don the red, white and blue next season.
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