The Nationals have just been playing some good baseball lately. Their pitching has been very good and the hitters have been solid. I wonder if they can keep this up. They were in the same position in recent years where they would lead the WC race and then fade. They are going to have to get another bat I think and I am not sure if MLB is going to authorize the team to spend. I think they will have a good year, but I doubt the Nationals are a playoff team. I can't see them keeping it up. I think Atlanta or Florida will find a way to win the division with the runnerup winning the wildcard.
I just think Florida and Atlanta are better teams.
At least, the Nationals will be in D.C. for a very long time and they don't have to go play in PR and Montreal. Sooner or later, there will be a new owner for that team and I think next year, they could be contending not only for the division, but maybe a World Series berth.