Why leap ahead to the questions about Bryce Harper’s future when Bryce Harper’s present could yield division championships — and maybe even more? [A sick Bryce Harper gets first day off since Aug. 9]That’s reasonable, and it might even be the most likely approach. Since 2012, only one team — the Los Angeles Dodgers — has won more regular season games than the Nationals. There’s a way to appeal to Harper right now, and it’s this: We need you and we want you, Bryce. There are people within the Nationals organization who are pessimistic about Washington’s ability, and even desire, to get this done.

Source: Washington Post August 27, 2018 10:41 UTC