The first of the the closers to move teams is Matt Capps.  He was traded to Minnesota, opening the door for Drew Storen or Tyler Clippard.  Both are more than capable to close, but Drew Storen was drafted to close.  Storen has shown flashes of brilliance this year and overall has been fantastic out of the bullpen with a 2.73 ERA and 26 Ks.  Tyler Clippard as been good this year, but inconsistent.  He's 8-6 with a 3.26 ERA. 

I feel that the Nationals will look to their future and put Storen out there.  It's low pressure and the Nationals aren't going anywhere.  Next year, the Nationals will open with Storen at closer and he should close the rest of this season.


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