The point is, the story lines that seem most important in February are often irrelevant by October. With spring training camps opening in Arizona and Florida again this week, keep the above caveat in mind when perusing this list of the 10 biggest story lines of 2019 — and be sure to check back with us in October. The Rockies’ sublime third baseman would be the most highly coveted player on next winter’s free agent market — if he gets there. Read more:As spring training opens, the Nationals have built a team, and Bryce Harper isn’t on oneJustin Verlander says ‘rebuilding’ teams should offer Harper and Machado 10-year dealsThree roster battles to watch during Nationals spring trainingThe Nationals again made a huge commitment to starting pitching. Top prospects Carter Kieboom, Luis Garcia lead Nationals’ spring training nonroster invitees

Source: Washington Post February 13, 2019 15:29 UTC