The Nationals will head into 2017 as the favorites to win the NL East once again. One could argue they were the NL's second-most talented team last year behind the Cubs. Another run in October will be expected from Bryce Harper and Co.
Washington made a big splash in mid-December when they traded highly-touted prospects Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo Lopez and Dane Dunning for White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton. Make no mistake about it: Eaton is a stud and will help the team tremendously the next couple seasons at a reasonable price.
A handful of national writers felt the Nationals overpaid, though, and it remains to be seen how he fits into the outfield in D.