The Washington Nationals have the best starting pitching in the National League. Still. And by far the League’s most valuable player in outfielder Bryce Harper.
According to several rating systems (Baseball America, ESPN), the Nats have anywhere from the 9th best farm system to the 15th best farm system in the Majors. And they have a a crop of seriously talented young players coming up, including RHP A.J. Cole, RHP Reynaldo Lopez, RHP Lucas Giolito, and SS Trea Turner.