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Weekly Wrap

Weekly Wrap
Four more days. Spring training is almost here, with pitchers and catchers set to report Tuesday. One player that will not be reporting to Sarasota is pitcher Joe Saunders, who reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with the Mariners last night. With Saunders now a Mariner, Jake Arrieta and Jair Jurrjens will be vying for a rotation spot. On Monday, the Orioles agreed to terms with Mark Hendrickson, who converted to a sidearm delivery this offseason. The Birds also signed Joel Pineiro to a...
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Weekly Wrap

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With spring training just a few days away, this past week was a rather slow one for the Nationals. However, there were a few minor league signings this week, in addition to positive news regarding recoveries from injuries, that made headlines. The Nats' top pick in the 2012 First-Year Player Draft, Lucas Giolito, is recovering from his Tommy John surgery in August, as he has started tossing a baseball again. Catcher Wilson Ramos tweeted that he was close to being ready to play after he was...
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Nats fan Drew Wildes vies for spot in MLB Fan Cave

Nats fan Drew Wildes vies for spot in MLB Fan Cave
"Boom! It happened so fast. All I saw was just red." Ask Nats fan Drew Wildes about his favorite memory from the 2012 season, and he'll answer with that description of Jayson Werth's walk-off home run in Game 4 of the National League Division Series. And now, the 24-year-old is looking to represent that sea of red as he campaigns to become a member of the 2013 MLB Fan Cave, which gives a few baseball die-hards the chance to spend a season in its event space in New York City, with their...
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Virginia native Katie Gregerson looks to represent Nats fans in MLB Fan Cave

Virginia native Katie Gregerson looks to represent Nats fans in MLB Fan Cave
For prospective MLB Fan Cave Dweller Katie Gregerson, baseball is more than a game. The sport completely captured the attention of the 24-year-old freelance writer and copy editor last season, when the world watched the Nats make the postseason for the first time. "Last season, baseball brought me so much joy and made me forget about all the other things going on in my life," Gregerson said. "I think, as part of the Fan Cave, I would like to do that for all the other baseball fans,...
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Orioles claim infielder Russ Canzler off waivers from Yankees

Orioles claim infielder Russ Canzler off waivers from Yankees
The Orioles today announced that they have claimed infielder Russ Canzler off waivers from the Yankees. To make room for him on the 40-man roster, catcher Luis Martinez has been designated for assignment. Canzler, 26, is a career .278/.347/.472 hitter in nine minor league seasons with the Cubs, Tampa Bay and Cleveland. He has hit .271/.304/.396 in 29 major league games in 2011 (Tampa Bay) and 2012 (Cleveland). In 31 major league plate appearances against left-handed pitching, Canzler has hit...
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O's fan Sam Dingman campaigning for spot in MLB Fan Cave

O's fan Sam Dingman campaigning for spot in MLB Fan Cave
Podcaster, administrative assistant at Google and saxophone player. You could label 30-year-old Sam Dingman a Renaissance man. And this offseason, the 30-year-old is looking to add another title to his resume: MLB Fan Cave Dweller. Since 2010, the MLB Fan Cave has given a few baseball die-hards the opportunity to spend a season in its event space in New York City, with their ultimate goal being to watch every single major league game of the season. Participants create blog posts, videos and...
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Ted Leavengood: Heart and soul

Ted Leavengood: Heart and soul
Nick Johnson finally hung up the spikes this week, according to MLBTradeRumors.com. Only 34, Johnson will be remembered as the backbone of the first Nationals team in 2005, and to those of us who wore his name proudly on the back of our first Nationals jerseys, he was the heart and soul of that team. The article highlights Johnson's ability to get on base, his "keen eye at the plate" that helped him achieve a "15.7% walk rate" that the article notes is "the 29th-highest mark of any...
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Weekly Wrap

Weekly Wrap
If you attended this year's NatsFest, you were able to hear the latest offseason news and see your favorite Nationals players. Take a look at our albums here. At the event, we found out that Danny Espinosa played with a torn rotator cuff last season and that Bryce Harper declined an invitation to play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Also, at NatsFest, Jayson Werth announced that he thinks the Nats are "the best team in baseball." Similarly, Ian Desmond said last week that he...
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Weekly Wrap

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Did you know that the Orioles used 26 pitchers last season? Yes, Chris Davis counts. As the O's look toward spring training, they have many pitchers to evaluate, including their newest acquisition, Jair Jurrjens. The former Braves hurler is expected to be officially introduced next week. The Birds signed 31-year-old Chris Dickerson to a minor-league deal, which includes an invitation to spring training, on Tuesday. Rob Delaney, Manny Delcarmen and Chris Pettit, all of whom have major league...
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Nationals name William Howard Taft fifth Racing President

Nationals name William Howard Taft fifth Racing President
The Washington Nationals announced today that William Howard Taft, the 27th President of the United States, has been named the fifth participant in the GEICO Presidents Race. "Bill" is scheduled to be introduced to the public today at a press conference during NatsFest at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Fans will also have the opportunity to meet and take photos with the newest Racing President following his introductory press conference. Bill will join George, Tom, Abe and Teddy...
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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 seven minor league affiliates for the 2013 season. Ron Johnson returns for his second season as the manager at Triple-A Norfolk after guiding the Tides to a 74-70 mark in his first season in the Orioles organization in 2012. Johnson now has a 1,335-1,332 record in 19 seasons as a minor league manager. Mike Griffin will serve as pitching coach for the sixth consecutive season in the organization and fourth straight season in Norfolk....
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Orioles announce player development staff restructuring

Orioles announce player development staff restructuring
The Orioles today announced one addition and two promotions within their Player Development Department. Kent Qualls has been named Director of Minor League Operations, where he will oversee the business operations of the Player Development Department. Qualls served as Boston's Director of Player Development for four years (1998-2001) and their Director of Baseball Operations for one year (2002) during his eight-years with the Red Sox. He spent eight years (1987-1994) as the Director of Minor...
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Lock in limited time offer: Get 2012 pricing for 2013

Lock in limited time offer: Get 2012 pricing for 2013
By becoming a Nationals Season Plan Holder between today and Sunday, March 31, fans can lock in 2012 pricing with their choice of a one- or two-year commitment. In addition to 2012 prices, Season Plan Holders receive an assortment of benefits, including the Red Carpet Rewards and Ticket Exchange Programs, team store discounts and invitations to exclusive events. Full, half and partial season plans are currently available on all levels of the ballpark for those who don't want to miss a minute...
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Weekly Wrap

Weekly Wrap
Ready for NatsFest on Saturday? If you're headed out to the event, be sure to follow @MASNNationals on Twitter and Instagram and to text "NATSFEST" to 29292 for the latest event news and contest updates. MASN will be at the event, hosting a grin-and-grab photo booth, which will give fans a chance to take pictures with players and MASN personalities. Fans will have plenty to talk about at the event, including discussing how the Nationals will go into the 2013 season with a "bull's eye"...
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WBAL to broadcast 16 Orioles spring training games

WBAL to broadcast 16 Orioles spring training games
The Orioles and 1090 AM WBAL Radio, the flagship station of the Orioles Radio Network, have announced that 16 Orioles spring training games will be broadcast in 2013. The schedule includes the spring opener against the Minnesota Twins from Ed Smith Stadium on Saturday, February 23 at 1:05 p.m., and nine additional home games in Sarasota. Four of the 16 broadcasts will feature 30-minute Pre-Game and Post-Game Shows. MASN previously announced that they will broadcast six Orioles spring training...
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Weekly Wrap (plus Earl Weaver note)

Weekly Wrap (plus Earl Weaver note)
On Saturday, news broke that a baseball legend and the best manager in Orioles history had passed away. Because of my age, I will never truly understand the significance and value of an Oriole hitting a three-run homer or a manager kicking up infield dirt. But, being around the Orioles for years now, I have felt the carryover of the Earl of Baltimore into Camden Yards. Nothing makes me appreciate the game more than hearing stories about Earl Weaver's passion and fire. The Orioles, and the...
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Ted Leavengood: The long view with a short fuse

Ted Leavengood: The long view with a short fuse
The fuse running toward the 2013 baseball season has three weeks left. And then the powder keg of anticipation that has built since Jayson's Werth's walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Cardinals will explode into the 2013 season. History always provides a good lens for viewing the present, and a century ago, at the end of January 1913, Walter Johnson was still working on the family farm in Kansas. Lifting hay bales and doing the chores around his father's farm made...
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Duquette and Showalter on Earl Weaver

Duquette and Showalter on Earl Weaver
At the beginning of their forum with Orioles season ticket holders, which kicks off FanFest each year, executive vice president Dan Duquette and manager Buck Showalter each made comments about Hall of Famer Earl Weaver, who died this morning. "Earl obviously was a great manager," Duquette said. "I was grateful last year we got to share a lot about his career when he was with us last year. You could see the love between the players and Earl. Earl was a simple guy. You pitch it, catch it, hit...
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Orioles agree to terms with Wieters, Davis, Patton and Matusz

Orioles agree to terms with Wieters, Davis, Patton and Matusz
The Orioles today announced that they have agreed to terms with catcher Matt Wieters, infielder Chris Davis, and left-handers Troy Patton and Brian Matusz on one-year contracts, thus avoiding arbitration. Wieters, 26, batted .249 (131-526) and set career-highs with 23 home runs, 83 RBI and 144 games played. Wieters was named to his second All-Star team. Davis, 26, batted .270 (139-515) with a team-leading 33 home runs and 85 RBI in 2012. Davis saw action in left field, right...
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Weekly Wrap

Weekly Wrap
There have been some big changes around the Nats organization this week, including a new closer. The Nationals announced that they agreed to a two-year, $28 million deal with former Yankees reliever Rafael Soriano. In the reliever's introductory press conference yesterday, GM Mike Rizzo announced that while Soriano would be the closer, Drew Storen would still be an important part of the 'pen. Yesterday, Storen agreed to a one-year, $2.5 million contract with $1 million in performance bonuses...
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