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Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) signs autographs for fans before 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 starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) is pulled by Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson, 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 10-2. Also pictured is Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos, right. (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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Washington Nationals pitcher Edwin Jackson (33) pitches in the first 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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Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) signs autographs for fans before 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 pitcher Edwin Jackson (33) warms up before 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 starting pitcher Matt Purke (50) after pitching against Georgetown Hoyas during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Friday, March 2, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Matt Purke (50) pitches against Georgetown Hoyas during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Friday, March 2, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Nationals relief pitcher Sean Burnett plays catch with his son Sebastian, 3, on Thursday at Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Fla.andrew harnik/the washington times (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times) Manager Davey Johnson (center) would rather the Nationals win their division than worry about getting into the playoffs as a wild card. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Washington Nationals pitcher Jordan Zimmermann throws during spring training Thursday, March 1, 2012, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Washington Nationals catcher Jesus Flores (26) poses for a portrait during photo day at spring training, Viera, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)ANDREW HARNIK/THE WASHINGTON TIMES Washington Nationals catcher Jesus Flores lost his starting job to Wilson Ramos when a shoulder injury took him away from the game for two years. This spring, after playing winter ball in his native Venezuela, Flores is showing his old form. "Even though I was playing [last year], I never felt I was losing the fear of throwing and doing too much stuff without worrying about my shoulder," he says. "This year is totally different."
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Washington Nationals catcher Jesus Flores (26) poses for a portrait during photo day at spring training, Viera, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the team's first official workout for pitchers and catchers at spring training baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman fields a ground ball during the team's first official spring training full squad workout Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Anthony Rendon was the sixth overall pick in the 2011 MLB Draft by the Washington Nationals. He's a third baseman, but the team will give him work at second base and shortstop this spring training. (Associated Press)
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Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg says he is good to go, 17 months removed from elbow-ligament reconstruction surgery. (Associated Press)
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** FILE ** Washington Nationals third basemen Ryan Zimmerman batted .289 with 12 homeruns and 49 RBI last season in 101 games. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Washington Nationals General Manager and Executive Vice President of baseball operations Mike Rizzo introduces Nationals pitcher Gio Gonzalez, right, who puts on a hat and his jersey at a press conference at Nationals Park, Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Gonzalez finished last season as a member of the Oakland A's with a 16-12 record, 3.12 ERA and 197 strikeouts in 202 innings pitched. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)
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Washington Nationals' Michael Morse had a career year last season, hitting .303 with 31 homeruns, 95 RBI and a .360 on-base percentage. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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In this March 24, 2011 photo, fans take in a spring training baseball game between the Washington Nationals and Detroit Tigers in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
