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Williams discusses Nats' 5-1 win

Williams discusses Nats' 5-1 win
NEW YORK - After a wild, dramatic, sit-on-the-edge-of-your-seat win in the regular season opener, the Nationals had a smooth 5-1 victory today that featured seven extra-base hits, six strong innings from Gio Gonzalez and three near-perfect relief frames in which Drew Storen, Tyler Clippard and Craig Stammen combined to strike out seven of the 10 batters they faced. Opening day had a little bit of everything. Today's win was a bit less chaotic for Nats manager Matt Williams. "A little...
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Harper batting sixth in reworked Nats lineup

Harper batting sixth in reworked Nats lineup
NEW YORK - The injury to Wilson Ramos has at least partly led to a handful of changes to the Nationals lineup. Anthony Rendon, who hit eighth on opening day, will bat second today. Adam LaRoche, who hit seventh in the opener, will hit cleanup today. Ian Desmond will bat seventh. And most surprising of all, Bryce Harper will bat sixth for the Nationals today against Mets right-hander Bartolo Colon. Harper has battled lower than the No. 5 spot in the order just four times - the first four games...
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A closer look at Lobaton and Leon (Ramos' surgery "successful")

A closer look at Lobaton and Leon (Ramos' surgery "successful")
NEW YORK - We know now that Wilson Ramos will be out for around four to five weeks after having surgery on his left hand, news that manager Matt Williams confirmed this morning in a weekly appearance on 106.7 The Fan. So where does this leave the Nationals as they wait for their starting catcher to again get back to full health? Backup catcher Jose Lobaton will obviously get bumped up into the starting role, and all indications are that Sandy Leon will get called up from Double-A Harrisburg...
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Ramos to have surgery, miss at least a month (update)

Ramos to have surgery, miss at least a month (update)
NEW YORK - It appears the Nationals will be without Wilson Ramos for a matter of weeks, as the injury bug has indeed bit the 26-year-old catcher yet again. According to a Washington Post report, Ramos will undergo hamate bone surgery on his left hand, a procedure that will knock Ramos from the Nats' lineup for 4-8 weeks. Update: In his weekly appearance on 106.7 The Fan, the Nats' flagship radio station, manager Matt Williams confirmed that Ramos will need surgery, and said the team expects...
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Ramos' bad injury luck continues, plus what may lie ahead

Ramos' bad injury luck continues, plus what may lie ahead
NEW YORK - Back in the early stages of 2012, the Nationals were excited about what Wilson Ramos might be able to do in his second full big league season. Ramos played in just 25 games that year before suffering a devastating knee injury that left him with a torn ACL and meniscus. Entering 2013, after months and months of tireless rehab, Ramos felt the knee was stable and strong, and said he was excited to get back on a big league diamond again. The promising young catcher played in just six...
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Recapping a wild opening day in New York

Recapping a wild opening day in New York
NEW YORK - Let's run through everything that happened yesterday at Citi Field, shall we? In Matt Williams' first game as a big league manager, he had his star left fielder, Bryce Harper, take a shin to the head in the second inning, leaving him lying flat on his back for a couple minutes as trainers tended to him. Williams had his cleanup hitter and catcher, Wilson Ramos, leave the game with a hand injury, the severity of which is not yet known. He saw his ace, Stephen Strasburg, give up...
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Aaron Barrett on getting the win in his major league debut: "That was unbelievable"

Aaron Barrett on getting the win in his major league debut: "That was unbelievable"
NEW YORK - Imagine you're making your major league debut. Your knees would be shaking and your heart would be in your throat if that debut was in July in front of 15,000 fans with your team 10 games out of first place, right? Now imagine that you're making your major league debut on opening day. In front of a sold out crowd of more than 42,000 people. In a tie game. In the bottom of the ninth. You want to talk about nerves? I'm not sure it gets much more intense than that for a big league...
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Here's your Nats opening day lineup

Here's your Nats opening day lineup
NEW YORK - Hello from Citi Field, everyone. There was snow falling from the sky when I left my hotel early this morning - how's that for opening day weather? - and the tarp is on the field, but the forecast looks OK for later on today. Manager Matt Williams has posted his first regular season lineup as a big league manager, and it's got a couple of interesting twists. Ryan Zimmerman will bat second today against Mets right-hander Dillon Gee, Wilson Ramos will hit cleanup and Bryce Harper...
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Despite disappointing 2013, Nats a confident bunch entering a new season

Despite disappointing 2013, Nats a confident bunch entering a new season
NEW YORK - The big day is finally here. Months of waiting, speculating about roster moves, sifting through minor league signings and watching players practice bunt plays - that's all behind us. Now we have actual, meaningful baseball. Hallelujah. This kind of feels like the first day of school, except not, because this is a little more fun. The Nationals open their 2014 season this afternoon (weather permitting) against the Mets, with Nats ace Stephen Strasburg squaring off against...
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Nats ink Laffey to minor league deal, acquire Poveda from White Sox

Nats ink Laffey to minor league deal, acquire Poveda from White Sox
NEW YORK - The Nationals may have set their 25-man roster for opening day, but the club continues to tinker with its organizational depth chart. The Nats announced Sunday that veteran left-hander Aaron Laffey has been signed to a minor league deal. The 28-year-old native of Cumberland, Md., has a 25-29 record and 4.45 ERA in 153 career games (68 starts) with the Indians, Mariners, Yankees, Blue Jays and Mets. Last season, he worked to a 7.11 ERA in five major league games, and went 6-8 with a...
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LaRoche on his swing, his weight and his confidence entering 2014

LaRoche on his swing, his weight and his confidence entering 2014
NEW YORK - Adam LaRoche's 2013 struggles have been well-documented. Struggles when it comes to his offensive performance. Struggles when it comes to keeping weight on his frame. The good news for both LaRoche and the Nationals is that on the eve of the 2014 season, the 34-year-old first baseman feels good. He feels good at the plate after a strong spring training. He feels good health-wise. And he feels ready to be a big part of what many people feel will be a strong offensive ball...
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Tying up some loose ends

Tying up some loose ends
NEW YORK - Hello from the Big Apple, where it's cool, dreary and dark. Only one day remains until opening day, however, so that brightens things a bit. Not a single pitch was thrown off the Nationals Park mound yesterday, and we didn't see any batters dig into the batter's box. The tarps covering the field and the rain that persisted throughout the day prevented all that, as yesterday's exhibition at Nats Park was canceled due to the weather. It still was a long day for Nationals players...
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Putting the final touches on spring training (game canceled)

Putting the final touches on spring training (game canceled)
The Nationals might have left Florida, but they apparently can't shake the early-spring drizzle that we got a handful of times down south during spring training. Today's 2 p.m. exhibition game against the Tigers, scheduled to be the Nats' final tune-up before opening day, is in jeopardy due to the weather conditions. At last check of the forecast for today, they're calling for anywhere from a 60-90 percent chance of rain throughout the afternoon, which sure doesn't bode well for...
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Some day-after thoughts on what might lie ahead for Fister

Some day-after thoughts on what might lie ahead for Fister
Well would you look at that. No Florida dateline. I guess that's how you really know the regular season is almost here. I'm back in the DMV after a flight out of Orlando late last night. I might not have missed the weather up here, but I sure did miss my own bed and my friends and family, so it's good to be back, even for a brief period. Today is a day off for the Nationals ahead of tomorrow's exhibition game at Nats Park against the Tigers. Weather permitting, we'll get that one in, and...
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Williams "leaning towards" Rendon as opening day second baseman, plus more notes

Williams "leaning towards" Rendon as opening day second baseman, plus more notes
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - The Nationals are currently on their way to the airport, ready to ship on back to D.C. ahead of Saturday's exhibition game against the Tigers. They wait for word on Doug Fister, who will see the team doctor tomorrow after being diagnosed with a right lat strain, which caused him to leave his minor league start today after just one inning. The Nats closed out their Grapefruit League slate here today with a 4-0 win over the Mets. Jordan Zimmermann went five scoreless...
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Fister leaves minor league start after one inning with lat strain

Fister leaves minor league start after one inning with lat strain
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - The Nationals were hoping that Doug Fister would make it through a minor league start today, possibly pitch in one more minor league game five days from now, and then be good to slide into their regular season rotation. That plan will have to be adjusted, and Fister's status for the start of the regular season is now in question. Fister cut short his start today after just one inning due to a right lat strain, according to manager Matt Williams. Fister, working back...
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Zimmermann finishes a stellar spring, Ramos done after three innings (Nats win 4-0)

Zimmermann finishes a stellar spring, Ramos done after three innings (Nats win 4-0)
NATIONALS QUICK WRAP Score: Nationals 4, Mets 0 Summary: Jordan Zimmermann went five scoreless innings, and Rafael Soriano, Tyler Clippard, Drew Storen and Jerry Blevins combined to go four scoreless with three hits allowed and seven strikeouts. Danny Espinosa went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk, Denard Span had three hits and has a .370 average this spring, and Bryce Harper had two hits, including a single off the left field wall and an RBI knock on a liner up the middle. Need to know:...
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Frandsen on his chaotic week, Williams on Zimmerman's health and plans for Fister

Frandsen on his chaotic week, Williams on Zimmerman's health and plans for Fister
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - The last five days have been a bit of a roller coaster for Kevin Frandsen. The 31-year-old infielder, who had spent the last three years with the Phillies organization, was stunned to find out on Sunday that the Phillies were outrighting him to Triple-A. Frandsen had 72 hours to decide whether to accept the assignment to the minors or opt for free agency, and he did the latter, forfeiting a guaranteed $900,000 salary for this season in the process. After a brief time of...
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Michael Gonzalez rejoins Nats on minor league deal (with Nats lineup)

Michael Gonzalez rejoins Nats on minor league deal (with Nats lineup)
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - The Nationals announced this morning that left-handed reliever Michael Gonzalez has rejoined the team on a minor league deal. I'd imagine Gonzalez will report to Triple-A Syracuse, although the team has not announced Gonzalez's assignment. Gonzalez, 35, was released by the Nats on Tuesday. He originally signed a minor league deal with the team early this month, and allowed four runs on seven hits over four Grapefruit League innings. The veteran lefty joined the Nats...
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Aaron Barrett on the joy that comes with your first big league call-up

Aaron Barrett on the joy that comes with your first big league call-up
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - Well, after six weeks, we're finally about done down here in Florida. Today marks the last day on the Nationals' Grapefruit League schedule, and once this afternoon's game against the Mets is complete, only Saturday's exhibition at Nationals Park and a couple of off-days stand in between us and opening day. Jordan Zimmermann will get the ball for the Nats today at Tradition Field, while back at the Nats' minor league complex in Viera, Doug Fister will throw around...
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