The Washington Nationals are in a spot where they can glance back and see a less-than-awesome 2015 season and also look forward at a future that could take both of their biggest homegrown stars away.
An enviable spot? Well, no. But if nothing else, it's a spot that should spur the Nationals into some serious action this winter.
Ideally the Nationals' winter checklist will see them extend star right-hander Stephen Strasburg and star right fielder Bryce Harper. Strasburg, the team's No. 1 pick in 2009, is only a year away from free agency. Harper, the team's No.