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First workout is in the books

First workout is in the books
VIERA, Fla. - While we've talked a lot about how intense Matt Williams was as a player and how regimented and focused his spring training workouts will likely be, today's workout for pitchers and catchers - Williams' first as Nats skipper - seemed pretty laid back and quiet. That doesn't mean it wasn't tightly run, however. Groups of pitchers quickly rotated through stations where they threw bullpen sessions, worked on their bunting, practiced pickoff moves and did some pitchers'...
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Garcia ready to move on from "miserable" 2013, plus notes before first workout

Garcia ready to move on from "miserable" 2013, plus notes before first workout
VIERA, Fla. - Today is the first official day of workouts here at Nationals camp, with players taking the field at around 10 a.m. to begin stretching. Doug Fister, Gio Gonzalez, Chris Young, Taylor Jordan, Ross Ohlendorf and new signee Josh Roenicke will throw bullpen sessions today. A big group of players were crowding around the lone clubhouse TV this morning, watching the U.S.-Russia Olympic hockey game. Ross Detwiler (a huge hockey fan) and Tyler Clippard were sitting front and center,...
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The many sides of Doug Fister

The many sides of Doug Fister
VIERA, Fla. - You can learn a learn a lot about Doug Fister in 12 minutes if you ask the right questions. And in that 12 minutes, it's easy to see Fister as more than just the Nationals' newest addition to their starting rotation, a guy with a career 3.53 ERA and lauded by many as one of the more underrated starters in the majors. You can learn that Fister is an avid runner, sometimes strapping up the shoes and running 10 miles at a time in between starts. He's been running since he was a...
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Davis updates his injury, plus more from Lobaton

Davis updates his injury, plus more from Lobaton
VIERA, Fla. - Erik Davis had been having what he felt like was a "great" offseason. He was full-go, pretty much ready for spring training and throwing to hitters back home a week before he was set to report to camp. Then, when letting go of a changeup about 50 pitches into that throwing session, Davis felt something in his right elbow. He threw another pitch, a fastball, and while the pitch came out with good velocity and good control, he felt the discomfort in his elbow again. It was only...
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Clippard talks contract, is sorry to see Jeter go

Clippard talks contract, is sorry to see Jeter go
VIERA, Fla. - It was just four days ago that Tyler Clippard and the Nationals finally agreed to terms on a contract for 2014 after weeks of negotiations, a deal that will pay the right-handed reliever $5.875 million this season and avoid the need for arbitration. Today, on his 29th birthday, Clippard strolled into the Nationals clubhouse, pleased to have the process done with and a set contract on paper before spring training gets going. "I'm happy, man. I was glad it got done," Clippard...
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Nats sign reliever Josh Roenicke to minor league deal

Nats sign reliever Josh Roenicke to minor league deal
VIERA, Fla. - Spring training will have a bit of a family feel for Ian Desmond this year. The Nationals just signed his brother-in-law to a minor league contract with an invitation to big league spring training. Right-handed reliever Josh Roenicke, who is married to Desmond's sister, agreed to terms with the Nats today. The 31-year-old spent last season with the Twins, posting a 4.35 ERA in 63 games. He struck out 6.5 batters per nine innings last season and walked 5.2 per nine, and pitched...
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Detwiler's belt may cause cancer, Lobaton getting settled (plus other notes)

Detwiler's belt may cause cancer, Lobaton getting settled (plus other notes)
VIERA, Fla. - For a lengthy period this morning, the Nationals clubhouse here at Space Coast Stadium was nearly completely empty, with the exception of six reporters standing around waiting for something, anything, to happen. Pitchers and catchers were out getting their physicals at an off-site location. A few coaches were on the back fields with some minor leaguers. The only team employee in sight, pretty much, was clubhouse manager Mike Wallace, who with the help of his crew was prepping...
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After another rehab-oriented offseason, Jordan ready to battle for starting spot

After another rehab-oriented offseason, Jordan ready to battle for starting spot
VIERA, Fla. - It might have taken most of the day yesterday for all of the Nationals' pitchers and catchers to arrive at camp, but everyone made it in on the report day, according to a team official. That includes closer Rafael Soriano, who reported to camp late last year because of a visa issue, and right-hander Doug Fister, whose flight to Florida was delayed because of the snowstorm that's affecting a large part of the country. Everyone is now apparently on board and ready to go. Today...
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Jersey numbers, facial hair updates and more Ramos quotes

Jersey numbers, facial hair updates and more Ramos quotes
VIERA, Fla. - For those of you who are interested in keeping up with the jersey numbers of the new Nationals - and I know you people are out there - I have updates for you. Outfielder Nate McLouth, who signed a two-year deal this offseason, will wear No. 15, which was worn by Dan Haren last season. Right-hander Doug Fister, acquired in a December trade with the Tigers, will wear No. 58. And Jerry Blevins, the left-handed reliever the Nats got in a trade with the A's, will wear No....
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Lobaton deal official, Erik Davis to 60-day DL (with Rizzo quotes)

Lobaton deal official, Erik Davis to 60-day DL (with Rizzo quotes)
VIERA, Fla. - The Jose Lobaton trade is finally official. In addition to the Nationals acquiring Lobaton from the Rays to presumably serve as their backup catcher, they also receive two 22-year-old minor leaguers - left-hander Felipe Rivero and outfielder Drew Vettleson. Right-hander Nathan Karns is the only player going from the Nats to Tampa Bay. As I mentioned earlier, Lobaton hit .249/.320/.394 in a career-high 100 games last season with 15 doubles, seven home runs and 32 RBIs. The...
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Karns discusses the trade, Ramos discusses Lobaton

Karns discusses the trade, Ramos discusses Lobaton
VIERA, Fla. - One day into spring training, we have our first trade. Not much time wasted there. Mike Rizzo found who he surely expects to be the Nationals' backup catcher this morning, completing a trade with the Rays that sends right-hander Nathan Karns to Tampa Bay in exchange for catcher Jose Lobaton. The teams have not yet announced the trade, but the deal is expected to be made official later today. Karns had just arrived to the Nats' facilities here in Viera this morning when Rizzo...
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Nationals deal Karns to Tampa Bay for Lobaton

Nationals deal Karns to Tampa Bay for Lobaton
VIERA, Fla. - Earlier this morning, Nationals right-hander Nathan Karns discussed the possibility of being traded. Now the rumors have come to fruition. Karns just finished meeting with Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo, who informed him that he'd been dealt to the Tampa Bay Rays. So instead of reacquainting himself with teammates in the only organization he's ever known, Karns is now packing his gear and stuffing belongings into a giant trash bag. He'll soon be traveling across Florida...
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Karns reacts to recent trade rumors

Karns reacts to recent trade rumors
VIERA, Fla. - Nathan Karns was having a relaxing dinner with fellow right-hander Aaron Barrett last night, mentally preparing for the first official day of spring training for Nationals pitchers and catchers today. Then Karns got a call from his agent telling him that his name was being tossed out in trade rumors involving Rays catcher Jose Lobaton. How about that for a bit of pre-camp news? "My mom calls me and goes, 'Is it true?' " Karns said today. "I was like, 'I have no idea, I...
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A hodgepodge of morning notes and quotes

A hodgepodge of morning notes and quotes
VIERA, Fla. - As I start to get moving this morning on my first full day in Florida, I'd just like to wish everyone well back up north as you deal with this massive snowstorm that's coming through the mid-Atlantic region. Stay safe, everyone. Hopefully everyone's power remains on throughout the day, and I hope to have plenty of notes and updates from down here to keep you satiated on the baseball front. Today is the report date for all Nationals pitchers and catchers, but that doesn't...
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Report: Nats and Rays discussing Lobaton-for-Karns trade

Report: Nats and Rays discussing Lobaton-for-Karns trade
VIERA, Fla. - The Nationals have been interested in Rays catcher Jose Lobaton for a little while now. A report late this afternoon tosses out right-hander Nathan Karns as a guy who might be able to help the Nats land Lobaton in a deal with Tampa Bay. The Tampa Bay Times is reporting that the Nats and Rays are talking about a Lobaton trade, with Karns serving as part of Tampa Bay's potential return for the 29-year-old catcher. Other players could be involved in the trade, according to the...
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Back with the Nats, Ayala ready to battle for a bullpen spot

Back with the Nats, Ayala ready to battle for a bullpen spot
VIERA, Fla. - Hello from the press box at Space Coast Stadium on a beautiful sunny, 79-degree day in Viera, Fla. I'm not rubbing it in, I swear. Just updating everyone on the current climate here on the east coast of Florida. (OK, I'm rubbing it in a little bit. Sorry about that.) The Nationals' spring facilities are very much the way I remember them from the last two seasons. Minor changes have been made here and there - for one, there's a new plaque with the Nationals logo and the words...
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MASN unveils 2014 Nationals broadcast schedule

MASN unveils 2014 Nationals broadcast schedule
MASN announced its broadcast schedule for the 2014 Nationals season this afternoon. The television home of the Nats will air 157 of 162 games this season with 97 appearing live on MASN and MASN HD, and 63 on MASN2 and MASN2 HD. Five games are scheduled to be aired on national networks in 2014. MASN will broadcast Washington's March 31 season opener against the New York Mets from Flushing, N.Y., as well as interleague series against the Orioles (July 7-8 and July 9-10) and the AL West -...
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Flying down to Florida

Flying down to Florida
I've never been anywhere close to what you would consider a morning person, but I snapped out of bed at 4:45 this morning, terrified that despite spending a couple of hours packing for spring training yesterday, I had forgotten something crucial to my trip. The time last season that I took a cab all the way to the airport for a flight to Atlanta only to realize I'd left my entire laptop bag back at home seems to have left lingering traumatic effects. I'm off to Florida today, taking an 8...
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My spring training dark horse for the Nationals (with broadcast note)

My spring training dark horse for the Nationals (with broadcast note)
If you were watching the Olympics yesterday and had to do a quick double take because you thought you saw Jayson Werth competing in the men's moguls competition, well, you weren't alone. Turns out, Swedish freestyle skier Per Spett looks a good bit like Werth when he's got his skiing gear strapped on. And that led to some Nationals fans doing some quick Photoshop work, as you can see in this image on Nats Enquirer. The two men have similarly strong beards, but that might be where the...
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Nats agree to terms with Tyler Clippard, avoiding arbitration

Nats agree to terms with Tyler Clippard, avoiding arbitration
The Nationals announced today that they have agreed to terms with right-handed reliever Tyler Clippard on a deal for the 2014 season, avoiding arbitration. Clippard will make $5.875 million this season, according to CBSSports.com. Clippard had asked for $6.35 million, while the Nats had countered at $4.45 million, meaning that the two sides agreed to a deal nearly half a million above the midpoint between the two offers. In 2013, his second year of arbitration, Clippard made $4 million. He...
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