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5 Reasons Why Washington Nationals Will Win 2014 World Series

5 Reasons Why Washington Nationals Will Win 2014 World Series

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The Washington Nationals enter the postseason with as good of a chance as anyone to take home the World Series, and I am betting that Stephen Strasburg will be a regular starter unlike their previous trip to October baseball. Here are five reasons why the Nats will win the World Series and make DMV residents happier than clams in a bathtub.

5. Healthy Bryce Harper

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5. Healthy Bryce Harper

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Bryce Harper has been dealing with injuries all season, however the postseason will be his time to shine. A couple of well-timed home runs would erase all of his mistakes this year, and he would become a D.C. legend if he can lead the Nationals to a World Series.

4. Experienced Leadoff Man

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4. Experienced Leadoff Man

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Denard Span has proven to be one of the top leadoff men in all of baseball, and that will be crucial for the Nationals during the postseason. He will routinely steal bases in order to get into scoring position, which should lead D.C. all the way to the World Series.

3. Veteran Leadership

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3. Veteran Leadership

Jayson Werth
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Every ballclub needs a wizened veteran, and Jayson Werth fits the bill. His postseason numbers should far exceed his regular season ones, and we should see the best of him this October.

2. Jordan Zimmermann

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2. Jordan Zimmermann

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Jordan Zimmermann's recent no-hitter showed you the kind of depth Washington's pitching staff has, and we could see more of the same from them in the postseason. A matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals would be both terrifying and therapeutic if they win.

1. Ace In the Hole

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1. Ace In the Hole

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He is their ace in the hole -- literally. Stephen Strasburg was not involved in the Nationals' last playoff run, because he was on an insane innings limit. That will not be the case this year.

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