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Nationals' Joe Ross reportedly "one of the most sought-after pitchers of the offseason"

Washington Nationals' GM Mike Rizzo got involved in trade talks with the San Diego Padres and Tampa Bay Rays last winter and walked away with two former first-round picks. So why would Rizzo deal either Joe Ross or Trea Turner?

Washington Nationals' General Manager Mike Rizzo got involved in talks with Tampa Bay and San Diego last winter and walked away with potential shortstop of the future Trea Turner, 22 and a first-round pick by the Padres in 2014, and right-hander Joe Ross, 22 as well, and another former first-rounder (2011).