Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that the Nationals are still focused on third baseman Josh Donaldson.

Ever since signing Stephen Strasburg, the Nats have prioritized signing Donaldson, though it remains to be seen if they'll be willing to go to four years to sign him, or if they can outbid the Braves. Heyman also notes Maikel Franco and Kyle Seager could be fallback options if they're unable to sign Donaldson.

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The Twins are still engaged in talks with free agent third baseman Josh Donaldson.

The Nationals are believed to have the largest offer on the table for Donaldson at this time. Donaldson is on record as stating he would like to return to Atlanta if the money is there. The Twins think they still have a chance and would love to bring in Donaldson to man their hot corner so they can move Miguel Sano to first base. The former AL MVP seems likely to get a four-year contract even though he is 34 years old. Last winter he had to settle for a one-year, $23 million contract with the Braves. He responded with a .900 OPS, 34 bombs and 94 RBI in 155 games.

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One-time Toronto Blue Jays star Josh Donaldson has been rated as Major League baseball’s fifth-best free agent of 2019 after a restorative 37-home run season for Atlanta — and the other four have already signed new contracts. (více...)

USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports that the Nationals are "actively engaged" in talks with Josh Donaldson.

Nightengale adds that the Nats know it will take a four-year contract to land the veteran third baseman. A four-year pact for Donaldson is a risk considering his health history and the fact that he just turned 34, but the former MVP has a healthy market this winter following his bounce-back 2019 campaign. The Braves, Twins and Dodgers are also in on Donaldson, with the Rangers looking to be on the outside looking in at this point.

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RT @KelsWingert Josh Donaldson told his mom if she quit smoking he'd buy her a Maserati. She hasn't smoked in two years and now has a new car to prove it. What a story and way to go, @BringerOfRain20! pic.twitter.com/DGFQlOGE4X (více...)