"The largest obstacle for the Nationals in their mission to land a centerfielder this offseason was a dearth of options. Coco Crisp seemed to be the only viable free agent, and while he's a capable player, Crisp's addition wouldn't have added the impact General Manager Mike Rizzo wants. Others – such as B.J. Upton and Denard Span – could be had in a trade, but both come with questions, and this year's deadline showed the difficulty of securing a deal. "