For a while there, the Washington Nationals looked like they had a chance to make a surprise run toward a National League wild card spot. Instead, they have gone 1-11 in their last 12 including an embarrassing 10-game losing streak that has featured a sweep against the Miami Marlins and two losses at home to the lowly Colorado Rockies. While it’s frustrating for fans, the run gives the front office a clear directive for how to handle the July 31 MLB trade deadline, and that is to sell. When it comes time for general manager Mike Rizzo to start making calls, he’ll have one of the most valuable chips to play of any team at the deadline in closer Kyle Finnegan.