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MLB Trade Deadline: 5 moves Washington Nationals should make

By Matt Whitener

Jun 12, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker (12) in the dugout during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 12, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker (12) in the dugout during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 25, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees winning pitcher Andrew Miller (48) pitches against the Minnesota Twins in the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 25, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees winning pitcher Andrew Miller (48) pitches against the Minnesota Twins in the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Andrew Miller

Chapman is not the only Yankee bullpen arm that is floating around on the trade waters, as All-Star Andrew Miller is also being regularly discussed as being potentially moved for the right price.

However, the difference between obtaining the aforementioned Chapman and pursuing Miller could prove to be a sizable one. Because while Chapman’s presence is only guaranteed for another two months, Miller is signed thru 2018 at a modest (for his production) $9 million per year. So the Yankees really have no incentive to move him unless truly compelled to.

Thus it becomes a case of how high the Nationals are willing to jump for the versatile Miller, who can easily slot into any role between the seventh and ninth innings. While Giolito and Turner still are likely close to untouchable, it would not be too far of a reach for Lopez to be required by Brian Cashman as a part of a deal to bring Miller over. Likewise, names such as A.J. Cole, Wilmer Difo, and Victor Robles could be requested as a part of the package he would require.

Big name, big talent prospects for sure, but the return is the worth the investment in landing a player that has become the top left-handed reliever in baseball over the past three years. Since 2014, Miller carries a 1.85 ERA, while averaging 14.9 strikeouts per nine innings and striking out 273 in 165 innings.

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