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Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos, right, and starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann celebrate their win against the Miami Marlins during a baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington, on Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. Zimmermann pitched a two-hit complete game shut out earning the Nationals a win of 8-0. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Nationals’ Jordan Zimmermann earns 19th victory with gem against the Marlins

By Joseph White - Associated Press

Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson watches from the dugout during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Tuesday, July 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

LOVERRO: Johnson’s post-baseball dream centers around youth academy in Orlando

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Baseball resumes, near site of Navy Yard shooting

By JOSEPH WHITE - Associated Press

**FILE** Washington Nationals center fielder Bryce Harper (34) prepares to bat during a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

No structural damage for Bryce Harper, but he’ll get some rest

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals catcher Sandy Leon (41) smiles as the Washington Nationals play the Atlanta Braves during spring training at Champion Stadium, Kissimmee, Fla., Tuesday, February 26, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Nationals hope minor-league success pays dividends later

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Tyler Clippard (36) throws during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Washington. The Nationals won 8-5. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

As Nationals’ bullpen struggles, Tyler Clippard remains a rock

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' David DeJesus talks with new teammate Denard Span after he was traded by the Chicago Cubs to the Nationals before a baseball game between the Cubs and Nationals at Wrigley Field, Monday, Aug. 19, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

FENNO: David DeJesus trade another puzzling move in curious Nats season

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

With a renewed emphasis on the fastball, Drew Storen has been successful since he returned from a minor league stint. (associated press)

Drew Storen getting his fastball back a promising sign for Nationals

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' David DeJesus, center, talks with reporters after he was traded by the Chicago Cubs to the National before a baseball game between the Cubs and Nationals at Wrigley Field, Monday, Aug. 19, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

David DeJesus trade is Nationals’ latest step in rectifying plan gone wrong

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy, right, sits with bullpen coach Mark Gardner, left, in the dugout during the eighth inning of their baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, July 10, 2013, in San Francisco. New York won the game 7-2 to sweep a three-game series. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Giants join Nationals in lamenting disappointing season

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Nats win on Strasburg’s 1st career complete game

By BENJAMIN STANDIG - Associated Press

Washington National GM Mike Rizzo, left, talks with manager Davey Johnson before the start of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Monday, March 11, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

As Davey Johnson nears exit, Mike Rizzo has decision to make

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Milwaukee Brewers' Juan Francisco (21) slides safely past Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki (24) during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013, in Milwaukee. Francisco scored from second on a single by Jeff Bianchi. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Another one gets away from Nationals as trip ends with defeat in Milwaukee

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals GM Mike Rizzo talks on the phone before the start of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Nationals quiet as trade deadline looms Wednesday

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson, left, argues a call with second base umpire Mike Estabrook after Miami Marlins second baseman Derek Dietrich tagged out Ian Desmond when Desmond attempted to steal second during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 13, 2013 in Miami. The Marlins defeated the Nationals 2-1 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Washington Nationals storylines to watch in second half

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

**FILE** Washington Nationals pitching coach Steve McCatty, left, talks with general manager Mike Rizzo, and manager Davey Johnson during batting practice before a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Nationals Park Monday, July 1, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

HARRIS: Nationals’ best trade deadline move? Standing pat

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

Chicago Cubs' Scott Hairston hits a two-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Chicago, Friday, July 5, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

FENNO: Scott Hairston deal may not be a big one, but it is an important trade

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson is seen in the dugout before the start of the fourth inning in a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park, Wednesday, June 26, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

FENNO: Davey Johnson not crazy to wait for Nats’ bats to come around

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

Harper homers in 1st at-bat off DL for Nationals

By JOSEPH WHITE - Associated Press

**FILE** Oakland A’s reliever Dennis Eckersley lets out with a yell in the bottom of the ninth inning as Oakland beats the Toronto Blues Jays 6-5 in the fourth game of their American League Championship Series in Toronto on Saturday, Oct. 7, 1989. Oakland now leads the series three games to one. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

From Eckersley to Clippard, relief pitchers tend to be made, not born

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times