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MLB Rumors: Nationals, Craig Kimbrel Talks 'Further Down the Road Than Reported'

With Manny Machado and Bryce Harper finally off the free-agent market, MLB fans can turn their attention to spring training.

The biggest fish that remains in the free-agency pond is considered to be reliever Craig Kimbrel, whose market is beginning to take shape as spring training action continues.

Here's the latest news and rumors around baseball:

• Talks between the Nationals and reliever Craig Kimbrel are "further down the road" than reported. (Keith Law, ESPN)

• The Nationals remain keenly interested in Kimbrel. The Braves and Phillies are also considered to be in the mix for Kimbrel's services.