Washington Nationals

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Washington Nationals first-round pick Anthony Rendon is impressing the club in spring training with a swing that should help him rise to the major leagues very quickly. (Associated Press)

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Rookie Bryce Harper had more at-bats (11) in the first four spring games than any other Nationals player. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) warms up as he gets ready to bat as the Washington Nationals play the Georgetown Hoyas during a spring training exhibition game at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Friday, March 2, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) is pulled by Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson (5), second from right, at the top of the third inning during a spring training game against the Astros at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Sunday, March 4, 2012. The Nationals lost to the Asros 10-2. Also pictured is Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos (3), right. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals center fielder Roger Bernadina (2) is congratulated for scoring by Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson (5), second from right, and others as the Washington Nationals play the Houston Astros during spring training at the Osceola County Stadium, Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, March 3, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) runs to second base in the second inning as the Washington Nationals play the Houston Astros during spring training at the Osceola County Stadium, Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, March 3, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Left to right: General Manager and Executive Vice President of baseball operations of the Washington Nationals Mike Rizzo, Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson (5), and Principal Owner of the Washington Nationals Mark D. Lerner chat together as the Washington Nationals play the Georgetown Hoyas during a spring training exhibition game at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Friday, March 2, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) warms up as he gets ready to bat as the Washington Nationals play the Georgetown Hoyas during a spring training exhibition game at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Friday, March 2, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Sean Burnett (17) throws with his 3 year old son, Sebastian, in the outfield during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Thursday, March 1, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34), left, Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11), second from left, Washington Nationals left fielder Jason Michaels (12), third from left, and Washington Nationals third baseman Mark Teahen (30), right, watch as Washington Nationals first baseman Michael Morse (38), second from right, takes batting practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) warms up at the start of practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals catcher Jhonatan Solano (23), left, takes batting practice in the early morning hours before the Washington Nationals practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37), center, signs autographs for fans at the conclusion of practice during spring training, Viera, Fla., Tuesday, February 28, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals players head to the locker room at the conclusion of practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Tuesday, February 28, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Six-year-old Andy Fronczek of Annandale, Va., watches Washington Nationals players out on the field during spring training, Viera, Fla., Tuesday, February 28, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) and Washington Nationals infielder Mark DeRosa (7) wait their turn for batting practice next to hitting coach Rick Eckstein (4) during spring training, Viera, Fla., Tuesday, February 28, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)