An early look at where the Nationals rank heading into 2017

An early look at where the Nationals rank heading into 2017
Though the baseball offseason is only two days old, it's a perfect time to start thinking ahead to the 2017 campaign. ESPN.com is doing just that, and yesterday released its first power rankings for the 2017 season. The Nationals are ranked third, behind the World Series champion Cubs and the American League East champion Red Sox. Sweet Spot blogger David Schoenfield acknowledges that the Nats have some questions to answer - right-hander Stephen Strasburg's flexor mass injury, first baseman...
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A few final questions before the opener

A few final questions before the opener
Thankfully, we are almost out of time to predict and project and prognosticate on what may happen during the 2016 baseball season. That is because it starts today for six teams and for the Orioles tomorrow afternoon. The long spring is finally over. But in our final hours leading up to opening day, here are three questions about the 2016 Orioles. There are many others we will get answers on during the season, as well. How will the rotation fare?: This is the big one and one we'll be tracking...
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More predictions of a poor season for the Orioles, plus other notes

More predictions of a poor season for the Orioles, plus other notes
We should certainly not be surprised anymore. But when some analysts released their lists of Major League Baseball power rankings for the 2016 season, they don't see the Orioles as very powerful. The latest publication to predict a poor season for the Orioles is Sports Illustrated. In his first MLB power ranking of the 2016 season for SI.com, Jonah Keri has the Orioles rated No. 23 out of 30 teams. As for the rest of the American League East, the prediction is No. 8 for Boston, No. 9 for...
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