The Nationals tried for Jansen before he re-signed with the Dodgers .
The NL East champions made a play for Melancon , who finished last season with the Nationals , but were outbid by the Giants , according to Washington general manager Mike Rizzo .
The Washington tried for Jansen before he re-signed with the Dodgers .
The NL East champions made a play for Melancon , who finished last season with the Nationals , but were outbid by the Giants , according to Washington general manager Mike Rizzo .