Nationals Cant Afford to Let Anthony Rendon Hit Free Agency

​While extensions have recently taken over the game, count one of its most consistent stars out for now. According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, Anthony Rendon and the Nationals have spoken regarding an extension, but are nowhere close to an agreement by Opening Day.  No need to mince words: Rendon, who seems to be getting better by the year, is a player the Nats have got to lock up, given their loss of phenom Bryce Harper and the lack of available third base talent next offseason and beyond....
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