Manny Machado says he's opting out of his contract after this year. With a new owner hopefully coming in at some point, could he be the Jason Werth of this version of run to respectability. If he is could Juan Soto follow the following year. Of course the chances are slim and none, but you never know what a new owner might do. If small market San Diego can do it so should a Washington franchise be able to.
The other thing is what was Scott Boras thinking when he negotiated Bryce Harpers contract? Harper is going to make 25 million a year with no opt out while everybody else passes him by in average salary per year.