But as reasonable as the speculation about Harper and the Yankees seemed, it might as well have ended Saturday morning when Giancarlo Stanton finally got the trade he wanted. Stanton and Judge will both still be a part of the outfield when Harper hits free agency next winter. [With Giancarlo Stanton trade, Yankees have all but stumbled into a historic power lineup]So from the Nationals’ perspective, the ramifications of the Stanton trade are twofold. The Nationals are doing all they can to solidify their relationship with Harper before the free agent chase. As the Nationals prepare to chase Harper next winter, the likely absence of the Yankees certainly can’t hurt.

Source: Washington Post December 09, 2017 20:48 UTC