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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros Saturday, March 3, 2018, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Stephen Strasburg gets familiar with Nationals new catcher

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Miguel Montero gets a fresh start with the Nationals. (AP File Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Miguel Montero gets fresh start with Nationals

By Thom Loverro

Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Montero catches a ball during a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) **FILE**

Nationals add Montero to compete for backup catcher role

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Toronto Blue Jays' Miguel Montero holds a bat between turns in the batting cage before a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, Tuesday, July 4, 2017. The Blue Jays acquired Montero from the Chicago Cubs for a player to be named later or cash considerations after designating him for assignment less than 24 hours after he blamed pitcher Jake Arrieta for the seven stolen bases Chicago allowed against the Washington Nationals. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Now with Blue Jays, Montero wants to put Cubs parting behind

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 25, 2017, file photo, Chicago Cubs' Miguel Montero hits a single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Miami. Montero has been acquired by the Toronto Blue Jays from the Cubs, six days after he blamed Chicago pitcher Jake Arrieta for allowing seven stolen bases in a 6-1 loss to Washington. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Blue Jays acquire catcher Miguel Montero from Cubs

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Chicago Cubs' Miguel Montero, right, high-fives first base coach Brandon Hyde (16) after hitting single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, June 25, 2017, in Miami. The Marlins won 4-2. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miguel Montero reportedly demoted as Nats’ stolen bases roil Cubs

By Josh Luckenbaugh - The Washington Times

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon reacts during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Monday, June 26, 2017, in Washington. The Cubs won 5-4. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Miguel Montero no longer fit with the Cubs’ culture so he had to go

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Miami Marlins' Ichiro Suzuki (51) beats the throw to Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Montero to score on a single hit by Marcell Ozuna during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 25, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Cubs cut Montero after critical comments

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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta, center, walks to the dugout after he was pulled from the game during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, June 27, 2017, in Washington. The Nationals won 6-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Cubs catcher Montero blames Arrieta for Nats’ 7 stolen bases

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Bronson Arroyo throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Sunday, April 23, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Bronson Arroyo goes 6 innings, leads Reds over Cubs 7-5

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Montero catches a ball during a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) **FILE**

Miguel Montero prepares for another season as Cubs backup

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs president for baseball operations Theo Epstein looks up during the team practice before baseball's National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, in Chicago. The Cubs host Game 1 of the series against the Dodgers on Saturday. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Roberts’ decision to stay with Blanton backfires for Dodgers

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Miguel Montero (47) hits a grand slam during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Montero’s PH slam lifts Cubs over Dodgers 8-4 in NLCS opener

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 6, 2014, file photo, Boston Red Sox's Yoenis Cespedes follows through on a RBI double against the Toronto Blue Jays during the third inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston. The Red Sox have agreed to trade outfielder Yoenis Cespedes to the Detroit Tigers for pitcher Rick Porcello, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. Right-handed pitching prospect Alex Wilson also will go to Detroit as part of the trade, the person said Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014, speaking on condition of anonymity because no announcement had been made. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)

Old-style swaps dominate MLB winter meetings

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks designated hitter Eric Chavez hits a single against the Chicago White Sox during the fourth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, May 11, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Andrew A. Nelles)

Anderson, Diamondbacks beat White Sox 5-1

By BRIAN SANDALOW - Associated Press

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tommy Kahnle walks off the field as Arizona Diamondbacks' Miguel Montero rounds the bases after Kahnle gave up a walk off solo home run to Montero during the 10th inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, in Phoenix. The Diamondbacks won 5-4. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Rockies end road trip with 5-4 loss to D-backs

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Colorado Rockies pitcher Jordan Lyles crosses home plate after hitting a home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

D-backs rally for 5-4 win in 10 against Colorado

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Colorado Rockies' Troy Tulowitzki, left, rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning of a baseball game on Monday, April 28, 2014, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Rockies beat Diamondbacks 8-5

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Colorado Rockies' Troy Tulowitzki, left, rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning of a baseball game on Monday, April 28, 2014, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Diamondbacks lose to Rockies 8-5

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Arizona Diamondbacks starter Mike Bolsinger throws against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Thursday, April 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Bolsinger earns 1st MLB win, Diamondbacks top Cubs

By MEGHAN MONTEMURRO - Associated Press