Seven months ago, I boldly declared that the Washington Nationals would be just fine, thanks, without Bryce Harper. Turns out they were more than fine.
After missing the playoffs in 2018, Harper's final campaign in D.C., the Nats are back in the postseason for the fifth time in the past eight years. It's the first time they've ever been there without Harper, and it's proof positive that there is, in fact, life after Bryce.
Here are five reasons why Washington's been able to move on without its former franchise face: