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Williams on Span and Werth's recoveries, Treinen as a starter and apple turnovers

Williams on Span and Werth's recoveries, Treinen as a starter and apple turnovers
VIERA, Fla. - Nationals manager Matt Williams would likely be thrilled if center fielder Denard Span could replicate his 2014 season. Span batted .302 with 39 doubles and 31 stolen bases, and his 184 hits tied Philadelphia's Ben Revere for most in the National League. The hit total was a career high for Span, while his batting average was the second-best mark of his seven years in the majors. Span, who arrived at Space Coast Stadium for the spring training this morning, underwent surgery in...
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Can Espinosa be right this season?

Can Espinosa be right this season?
VIERA, Fla. - Danny Espinosa dug into the right side of the batter's box yesterday as Nationals manager Matt Williams tossed him practice pitches. The discussion of Espinosa giving up switch-hitting, and focusing completely on batting right-handed, has been debated for a few years within the Nationals organization. Williams confirmed that will be the main goal for Espinosa throughout spring training. "Well, the objective for Danny is to get comfortable," Williams said. "This is not an easy...
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The unselfish Tanner Roark

The unselfish Tanner Roark
VIERA, Fla. - Max Scherzer's addition to the Nationals' five-man rotation leaves Tanner Roark as the odd man out. Definitely not what Roark was expecting after delivering a 15-10 record with a 2.85 ERA and 1.093 WHIP in his first complete season as a starter last year. On Saturday, Roark began spring training grouped with Scherzer in the first bullpen session. Afterward, he sat in front of his locker and showed remarkable composure when discussing the situation. "What are you going to say?...
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After first workout, Williams on Scherzer, Espinosa, Roark and more

After first workout, Williams on Scherzer, Espinosa, Roark and more
VIERA, Fla. - Nationals manager Matt Williams met the media today for the first time since Nationals pitchers and catchers began showing up at Space Coast Stadium on Thursday. Williams, in his second year at the helm, was fresh off the Nationals' announcement that they exercised its 2016 option on his contract. Some of the highlights from today included Williams explaining the plan for Danny Espinosa to hit only from the right side this spring, how he will slot the rotation and how Tanner...
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Ramos impressed by Scherzer on first day (with video, photos)

Ramos impressed by Scherzer on first day (with video, photos)
VIERA, Fla. - It was quite the scene when new Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer took the practice mound next to Stephen Strasburg at the start of today's first official workout for pitchers and catchers. Fans and media hurried to get a good spot for an early preview of the two fireballers planning to lead the Nats' star-studded rotation. Wilson Ramos crouched down behind the plate for his first opportunity to catch Scherzer, the 2013 AL Cy Young Award winner. However, he only lasted three or...
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Nationals reward Williams by picking up 2016 option

Nationals reward Williams by picking up 2016 option
VIERA, Fla. - The Nationals announced this morning that they have picked up the team option for 2016 on manager Matt Williams' contract. It was a pretty good first year for Williams, who made his major league managerial debut with the Nats in 2014. The best record in the National League (96-66) and a runaway NL East title helped Wiliams to earn recognition as the NL Manager of the Year. "We are happy to pick up Matt's option for the 2016 season," general manager Mike Rizzo said in a...
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Motivated Scherzer determined to be even better

Motivated Scherzer determined to be even better
VIERA, Fla. - Max Scherzer arrived for his first official day of work with the Nationals at Space Coast Stadium on Friday. After a mandatory physical and some clubhouse introductions, the $210 million man met the media for the first time since he was introduced at Nationals Park on Jan. 21. "Just to be able to be a part of this organization, it's been great so far," said Scherzer. "They've treated me so well so far. It also helps having a few faces around here that I know as well. I played...
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Janssen: "I love when everybody's against you"

Janssen: "I love when everybody's against you"
VIERA, Fla. - On Thursday, Casey Janssen walked into a new team clubhouse for the first time in his career. Since being drafted in 2004, Janssen has spent the last 10 years in the Blue Jays organization. The right-hander said it was odd to put on new colors - Nationals red - but that he had heard from several friends around the game that assured him he made the right decision when he signed with Washington late last month. "Coaches, guys on the team, guys on other teams that I'm familiar...
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Strasburg: "Everybody wants to be that No. 1 guy"

Strasburg: "Everybody wants to be that No. 1 guy"
VIERA, Fla. - Stephen Strasburg arrived at Space Coast Stadium on Thursday ready to prepare for his sixth season in the majors. It's hard to believe it's been almost five years since Strasburg made his sensational major league debut, fanning 14 Pirates all the way back in June of 2010. The 26-year-old Strasburg has usually been the hottest trending Nats topic dating back to his days at San Diego State when he was already pegged to be the savior for a franchise holding the No. 1 pick in the...
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Gonzalez: "Just shut up and play"

Gonzalez: "Just shut up and play"
VIERA, Fla. - Gio Gonzalez arrived for spring training as somewhat of a forgotten man in the incredible Nationals starting rotation. The hype surrounds the signing of Max Scherzer while some controversy follows the impending free agency of Jordan Zimmermann and Doug Fister. Stephen Strasburg seemingly will always dominate headlines. So here's Gonzalez coming off a frustrating season in which he landed on the disabled list for the first time in his career. Left shoulder inflammation bothered...
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Ramos sets healthy goals

Ramos sets healthy goals
VIERA, Fla. - This Nationals roster is facing more expectations than questions heading into the season. But the ability to stay healthy is one issue that's concerning for this team, considering several key players have missed extended time in recent years. Catcher Wilson Ramos is one of those players who's struggled with injuries. In 2012, a knee injury limited him to only 24 games behind the plate. Multiple hamstring injuries allowed him to call just 77 games in 2013. Last season, it was a...
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Reunited and it feels so good

Reunited and it feels so good
VIERA, Fla. - Last offseason, Doug Fister was the Nationals' prize offseason acquisition when he arrived in D.C. via a trade with Detroit. This time around, it's his former Tigers teammate Max Scherzer who is the talk of NatsTown. Fister landed in Detroit from Seattle at the trade deadline in 2011. Over the next two-plus seasons, Scherzer and Fister were a combined 84-39 while helping to lead the Tigers to three straight American League Central titles and a World Series runner-up appearance...
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Throwback Thursday: A look back at Zimmerman's hot corner skills

Throwback Thursday: A look back at Zimmerman's hot corner skills
Spring training starts today! Boy, that has a nice ring to it. While we bear with below-freezing temperatures in the mid-Atlantic, the Nationals are kicking off camp in Florida. It's time to dust off the cleats, warm up the arms and get ready for opening day. Before April 6 arrives, the Nats have a few adjustments to make. Bryce Harper and Jayson Werth have to get used to flipping left and right field. Tanner Roark needs to re-establish his bullpen dominance. And last - but definitely...
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Throwback Thursday: Wieters' extra special walk-off

Throwback Thursday: Wieters' extra special walk-off
Today's the day! Spring training officially kicks off today in Sarasota. It's nice to have warm weather and Orioles baseball going on, even if it is hundreds of miles away from Baltimore. As camp gets under way, there are still questions that remain to be answered for the Birds. Near the top of the list: Will Matt Wieters be ready for opening day? Last season was short-lived for Wieters. He played in just 26 games before undergoing Tommy John surgery, but he made the most out of his time...
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Warming up

Warming up
VIERA, Fla. - It's finally here. Nationals pitchers and catchers are due to report at Space Coast Stadium to begin preparing for a 2015 season that's loaded with expectations. World Series predictions surround this team, leaving heavy pressure resting on the shoulders, or arms, of a starting rotation that's as talented as the game has seen in the past few decades. The oddsmakers loved the Nats going into the 2015 season. How could they not after blowing away the National League East by 17...
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Nats positional preview: Starting pitchers

Nats positional preview: Starting pitchers
Time to take a look at the part of this Nationals team guaranteed to damage a plethora of hitters' egos and cause a lot of sleepless nights for opposing managers in 2015: the starting rotation. Every night throughout the season, the Nationals' starting pitcher should have his name in lights on a marquee outside the ballpark. This is a blockbuster five-man rotation. It figures to be the main storyline for this team and one that all of Major League Baseball will follow during the season. The...
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Orioles' partnership with Sarasota County proves valuable for both parties

Orioles' partnership with Sarasota County proves valuable for both parties
While the Orioles' location of spring training operations in Sarasota County began as a back-up plan of sorts, it has become a valuable and uniting force between the O's and the county. When the Orioles failed to lock down a long-term deal with the city of Fort Lauderdale for spring operations more than five years ago, they began to look west. "We did the deal (with Sarasota in 2009) because the (Orioles) ownership felt it was such a good community and such a good fit for the fan base,...
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Orioles name minor league managers, coaches and staff

Orioles name minor league managers, coaches and staff
The Orioles today announced the coaching staffs for their eight minor league affiliates for the 2015 season. Ron Johnson returns for his fourth season as the manager at Triple-A Norfolk after guiding the Tides to a 65-79 mark in 2014. The 2015 season will be Johnson's 22nd as a minor league manager. He has compiled 1,477 career victories (1,477-1,478 overall) and is 68 wins shy of matching the record for most managerial wins in Tides franchise history after going 216-216 over his first three...
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Orioles announce change to spring training radio broadcast schedule

Orioles announce change to spring training radio broadcast schedule
The Orioles and CBS RADIO's 105.7 The Fan (WJZ-FM), the flagship station of the Orioles Radio Network, have announced a change in the spring training radio broadcast schedule. The Sunday, March 8 game against the Minnesota Twins at 1:05 p.m. will replace the Saturday, March 14 game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The March 14 game will still be televised by MASN as part of their seven-game television broadcast schedule. The complete schedule of spring training games to be carried live on 105.7...
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Nats positional preview: Bullpen

Nats positional preview: Bullpen
With just two days left until pitchers and report to Space Coast Stadium for spring training, our positional breakdown reaches the relievers. A couple of major moves by Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo in January changed the whole dynamic of the bullpen. First, the departure of Tyler Clippard surprised many. The reliable right-hander was expected to resume his role as the eighth inning set-up man in 2015 until a trade sent him to Oakland for infielder Yunel Escobar. Clippard, a two-time...
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