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FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2017, file photo, New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi talks before batting practice for Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros, in Houston. The New York Yankees announced Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017, that Girardi will not return to the team in the 2018 season. The announcement was made by Yankees Senior Vice President and General Manager Brian Cashman. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Joe Girardi’s availability complicates Nationals next move

By Thom Loverro

FILE - In this June 20, 2017, file photo, Washington Nationals pitching coach Mike Maddux looks on during batting practice before the start of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, in Miami. The St. Louis Cardinals announced the hiring of Mike Maddux as pitching coach, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017. “We are very excited to welcome Mike to the Cardinals organization,” stated Cardinals’ President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Mike Maddux moves on from Nationals to Cardinals

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 11, 2017, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker talks to reporters in the dugout before playing New York Mets in a spring training baseball game in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The Nationals announced Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, that Baker won't be back next season. Baker led the Nationals to the NL East title in each of his two years with the club. But Washington lost its NL Division Series both times. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Baker gone as manager of Nationals after 2 NL East titles

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

The Nationals' 97 wins this season vaulted Dusty Baker into 14th all-time on the managerial win list. Twelve of the 13 in front of him are in the Baseball Hall of Fame. (Associated PRess)

Dusty Baker out as Nationals manager

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

The Nationals' 97 wins this season vaulted Dusty Baker into 14th all-time on the managerial win list. Twelve of the 13 in front of him are in the Baseball Hall of Fame. (Associated PRess)

Dusty Baker’s status tops key decisions for Nationals as offseason begins

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker speaks during a media availability before Game 5 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, at Nationals Park, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Dusty Baker explains why he picked Gonzalez, stuck with Werth

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) walks on the field during baseball practice at Wrigley Field, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Chicago. Game 3 of the National League Division Series between the Nationals and the Chicago Cubs is Monday. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Strasburg to start Game 4 of NLDS for Nationals after all

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Ground crew cover the infield before Game 4 of baseball's National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

NLDS Game 4 of Nats-Cubs rained out, set to play Wednesday

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Fans leave Wrigley Field after Game 4 of baseball's National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Washington Nationals was postponed until Wednesday due to rain, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Stephen Strasburg will not pitch Game 4 of NLDS

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker answers questions after Game 3 of the National League Division Series baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Chicago. The Cubs won 2-1 to take a 2-1 lead in the series. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Baker plays 2 hunches vs Cubs and both come up empty

By JIM LITKE - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws during the first inning of Game 3 of the National League Division Series baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Max Scherzer’s removal and choices afterward has led to second-guessing of the moves

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker listens to a question during a media availability before Game 2 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, at Nationals Park, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Dusty Baker legacy shaped by Chicago years

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon gestures on the field during practice at Nationals Park, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, in Washington. Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Washington Nationals is on Friday. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Gonzalez Game 2, Scherzer Game 3 for Nats; Harper bats 2nd

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg smiles as he walk into the dugout during practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, in Washington. Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs is Friday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nats pick Strasburg to pitch Game 1; Scherzer start unknown

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer walks onto the field during practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, in Washington. Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs is Friday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Max Scherzer’s status remains unclear

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker keeps his eye on practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, in Washington. Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs is Friday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Dusty Baker says he and Nationals will talk about contract in offseason

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker looks on before a baseball game against the New York Mets Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Dusty Baker’s extension should be simple, Nationals

By Thom Loverro

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer is pulled during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Scherzer exits with hamstring cramp, Nats fall to Bucs 4-1

By BRIAN McNALLY - Associated Press

Nationals’ Harper won’t play a full game before playoffs

By BRIAN McNALLY - Associated Press

Strasburg cruises, Zimmerman homers twice; Nats beat Pirates

By BRIAN McNALLY - Associated Press