"The Nationals could use a left-handed power hitter to slide into their 2012 lineup around Ryan Zimmerman, Michael Morse and Jayson Werth, and one might just be surfacing out in the Arizona desert.

After a slow start in the Arizona Fall League, Bryce Harper has emerged as one of the best players amongst the toughest minor league competition available. He slammed another home run for the Scottsdale Scorpions last night, giving him five homers and 17 RBIs over his last eight games. (Per ESPN's Jason Grey, General Manager Mike Rizzo was there watching in person.) In 16 games total, Harper is hitting .290/.357/.613. "