The Washington Nationals finished 2017 with a 97-65 record, winning the NL East for the second straight season and the third time in four years. But for the second straight season they also lost in the divisional series, falling in five games to the Chicago Cubs.
With that early playoff exit likely playing a big part, the Nats announced that Dusty Baker wouldn't be returning as manager. Baker's contact expired at the end of the season, so he would have needed a new deal to come back. Baker leaves after compiling a record of 192-132 in two seasons.
The question now turns to who will manage the Nats in 2018? We asked ESPN.com's Brad Doolittle and David Schoenfield and Nationals reporter Eddie Matz to weigh in on what the future holds in D.C.
1. Who are the best fits?