THEY'LL BE BACK
OF Bryce Harper: He had a difficult season in 2016. After a great first month, he hit .235 with 15 home runs and 62 RBIs from May 1 to the end of the season. Was he dealing with an injured right shoulder? Harper and the Nationals both denied it.
C Jose Lobaton: Pitchers love throwing to him, and he is expected to be the backup again in 2017.
2B Daniel Murphy: He had the best season of his career, hitting .