It would seem, based on most of the attention to the Washington Nationals this year, that the biggest problem they face is whether they can persuade left fielder Alfonso Soriano to stay beyond this season.
Realistically, though, the problem that may draw the most attention in the coming weeks and throughout the offseason is the Nationals keystone combo, whoever that will be.
It will be an uphill battle to sign Soriano, who likely will be the highest-priced free agent on the market this year. But either they do or they don't, and if they don't, the franchise winds up with two draft picks and has RBI machine Kory Casto waiting in the wings at Harrisburg. At least with this problem the club has some control and reasonable options.
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