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Infielder Anthony Rendon (above), the Nationals' top draft pick in 2011, will start the season in Double-A, but he could get called up at some point this season. Rendon's path to Washington is a little more clear than that of fellow infielder Zach Walters, who impressed the organization by hitting .297 during spring training. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz rushes to the mound to celebrate with closer Brad Lidge after Philadelphia defeated Tampa Bay in Game 5 of the 2008 World Series to win the franchise's first title in 28 seasons. (Associated Press)
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Members of the Yankees gather to celebrate their Word Series victory over Philadelphia in 2009. It was New York's 27th championship. (Associated Press)
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Amid a shower of champagne, Giants manager Bruce Bochy hoists the 2012 World Series trophy after San Francisco finished off Detroit in four games for the franchise's second title in three seasons. (Associated Press)
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Players like Tyler Moore, who provides depth on the bench at multiple positions, give the team flexibility in building a roster. (Associated Press)
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Moving quickly to bolster the team in the offseason, the Nationals led off by trading for outfielder Denard Span. Washington subsequently added veteran Dan Haren as the fifth starter and signed Rafael Soriano (inset) to be the team's new closer. (Associated Press)
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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Rafael Soriano (29) warms up at a morning practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Tuesday, February 26, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Moving quickly to bolster the team in the offseason, the Nationals led off by trading for outfielder Denard Span. Washington subsequently added veteran Dan Haren as the fifth starter and signed Rafael Soriano (inset) to be the team's new closer. (Associated Press)
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Marquette guard Jake Thomas moves over the NCAA logo during practice for a regional semifinal game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Washington. Marquette plays Miami on Thursday. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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Former Calgary Flames' captain Jarome Iginla speaks to the media following the team's announcement of trading him to the Pittsburgh Penguins, in Calgary, Alberta, on Thursday, March 28, 2013. (AP photo/The Canadian Press, Jeff McIntosh)
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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, celebrates a goal by center Mike Ribeiro during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman, left, scrambles out of the reach of Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Darryl Tapp during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Darryl Tapp (55) walks the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
