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Washington Nationals shortstop Emmanuel Burriss (16) avoids Detroit Tigers' Jefry Marte (76) as he turns a double play on a Steven Moya ground ball in the 10th inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Thursday, March 19, 2015, in Viera, Fla. The game ended in a scoreless tie. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Emmanuel Burriss, Manny Delcarmen, Kila Ka’aihue among six players reassigned by Nationals

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals first baseman Kila Ka'aihue (18) bats in an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros Friday, March 13, 2015, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

A stint in Japan behind him, Kila Ka’aihue at peace in Nationals camp

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Nationals rookie Michael Taylor (right) has the chance to start in center field on Opening Day with Denard Span injured. (Associated Press)

Injuries, talent give Michael Taylor an opportunity to make impact with Nationals

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Nationals pitcher A.J. Cole uses the reminder of failure in a poor outing Thursday as a prod for more work and improvement. (Associated Press)

A.J. Cole strives for perfection on the mound

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws during the first inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game against the Houston Astros in Kissimmee, Fla., Sunday, March 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Max Scherzer uses Nationals’ game against Astros as tune-up for regular season

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann, right, throws to Atlanta Braves' Zoilo Almonte in the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Friday, March 6, 2015, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Jordan Zimmerman strikes out four in second spring training start

By Carl Kotala - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper walks off the field after striking out in the third inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the New York Mets, Thursday, March 5, 2015, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Bryce Harper’s own predictions for Nationals put pressure on him to keep up

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Steven Lerud, bottom, throws to teammate Gio Gonzalez during an informal spring training baseball workout, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Viera Journal: Nationals’ Matt Williams and Mike Rizzo field questions on Day 1 of workouts

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals pitcher Gio Gonzalez, right, embraces manager Matt Williams while crossing paths doing media interviews as pitchers and catchers officially report for spring training baseball, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Nationals downplay lofty expectations as spring training begins

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Nationals pitchers Stephen Strasburg was among the early arrivals to Viera, Florida on Wednesday for the start of spring training. (Associated Press)

Nationals face high expectations as they arrive at spring training

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer, second from left, poses for photographs during an introductory news conference at Nationals Park, on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, in Washington. Scherzer signed a $210 million, seven- year contract to join the Nationals. From left, Nationals manager Matt Williams, Scherzer, Scherzer's agent Scott Boras, and Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Washington Nationals welcome marquee signing Max Scherzer to D.C.

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Sports agent Scott Boras (second from right) once predicted players would want to play in D.C. Boras has made several deals with Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo (second from left), including pitcher Stephen Strasburg (right), and Max Scherzer. (Associated Press)

LOVERRO: Scott Boras becoming pope of D.C. baseball

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals pitcher Doug Fister (58) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants during Game 3 of baseball's NL Division Series in San Francisco, Monday, Oct. 6, 2014. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Nationals avoid salary arbitration with Doug Fister, Stephen Strasburg, Drew Storen

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Tampa Bay Rays' Yunel Escobar drives in two runs with a ground-rule double in fifth inning againast the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game Tuesday, July 22, 2014, in St. Louis. The Rays won 7-2. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee)

Nationals’ trade for Yunel Escobar intended to address future concerns

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Tampa Bay Rays Yunel Escobar taunts fans after hitting a solo home run during the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Toronto. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)

Nationals acquire Yunel Escobar from Athletics for Tyler Clippard

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond is entering the final season of a two-year, $17.5 million contract. He wants to stay a National, but is aware of trade rumors. (Associated Press)

Ian Desmond not fazed by trade rumors, wants to stay with Nationals

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

San Francisco Giants Brandon Belt is tagged out by Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond on a steal attempt in the fourth inning during Game 3 of baseball's NL Division Series in San Francisco, Monday, Oct. 6, 2014. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Ian Desmond says no new progress on contract extension

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals center fielder Denard Span (2) connects for a base hit in the second inning of Game 3 of baseball's NL Division Series against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Monday, Oct. 6, 2014. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Washington Nationals’ key offseason questions heading into 2015

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

San Francisco Giants Pablo Sandoval watches after a pitch went wild as he signals to Joe Panik on third to come in to score in the seventh inning against the Washington Nationals during Game 4 of baseball's NL Division Series in San Francisco, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Washington Nationals eliminated by San Francisco Giants thanks to wild pitch

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper walks off the field after Game 4 of baseball's NL Division Series in San Francisco, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014. The Giants beat the Nationals 3-2 to advance to the next round. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Was Washington Nationals’ season a success despite quick playoff exit?

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times