WASHINGTON -- The Nationals have already had a busy offseason, competing for many of the top names on the free-agent market and pulling off trades for a new center fielder in Adam Eaton and catcher in Derek Norris.
But they are not done. With nearly six weeks until they report to their new Spring Training facility in West Palm Beach, Fla., the Nats should continue to be one of the most active teams. Here are a few things the Nationals need to accomplish before they head off to Florida.
1. Decide who will pitch the ninth
This one is obvious, and "Who will close for the Nationals?