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Around the Horn: If healthy, rotation could carry Nats

The Nationals have already packed up their truck full of equipment, and the start of Spring Training is drawing closer. Pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report to West Palm Beach, Fla., by Feb. 14, and it's time to break down the Nats' roster.

This is the latest installment of a multipart Around the Horn series taking a position-by-position look at the projected starters and backups heading into the season. This one examines Washington's starting pitchers.

WASHINGTON -- Starting pitching was perhaps the biggest and most consistent strength for the Nationals last season.