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Nationals can't afford Stephen Strasburg and Anthony Rendon
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Stephen Strasburg (ribs) is not expected to return in 2022. While he won't need to undergo thoracic outlet surgery once again, he is dealing with a nerve issue that will keep him
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REPORT: Nationals Offered Anthony Rendon 7-Year, $210+ Million Deal - DC Sports King
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Nationals owner says team can't afford both Anthony Rendon and Stephen Strasburg in free agency
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Washington Nationals Say They Can't Afford Both Strasburg And Rendon
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Here is every transaction that NL East teams have made this offseason - Fish Stripes
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How Should Washington Nationals Handle Stephen Strasburg's Final Contract Year?, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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2019 November at Nationals Arm Race
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Stephen Strasburg signs seven-year, $245 million deal with Washington Nationals