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2012 Washington Nationals: Spring training position battles
One of the most intriguing things about spring training is the competitions for starting spots on the major league roster. Unfortunately for the Washington Nationals, that excitement for the most part is relegated to the bench roles. But with uncertainty in the outfield and the starting rotation, not all is lost for the team and [...]
2012 Washington Nationals: Five keys to spring training
With a couple of spring training games already under their belt, the 2012 Washington Nationals are primed for a run at a potential wild-card spot in this year’s playoffs. Whoever said that spring training doesn’t mean anything is sadly mistaken. Here are five keys for this team going forward before the regular season opener against [...]
Bryce Harper to start in Washington Nationals’ spring opener
Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson has repeatedly said that he’ll give phenom Bryce Harper “every shot to make the Nats’ opening day roster.” It looks like he’s living up to his word. The 19-year old outfielder will hit third and start in right when Washington takes on the Georgetown University Hoyas on Friday to open [...]
Why Nats should put Jordan Zimmermann on innings limit
Less than two years ago, Washington Nationals pitcher Jordan Zimmermann was recovering from Tommy John surgery, itching to get back on a major league mound. Now, it’s likely he’ll be the team’s opening day starter on April 5th in Chicago. After it was announced that fellow pitcher Stephen Strasburg would be on an innings limit, [...]
Former Nats shortstop Cristian Guzman signs with Indians
Cristian Guzman, one of the Washington Nationals’ first free agent signings after the move from Montreal, has a new home. The former Nats shortstop has signed a minor-league deal with the Cleveland Indians with an invitation to spring training. The contract of course, is pending a physical. Guzman, 33, sat out last season because of [...]
Nats lose Mike Cameron to retirement
Outfielder Mike Cameron told the Washington Nationals that he plans to retire after 17 seasons in the majors. Cameron, 39, signed a minor-league contract with the club in December and was expected to compete with Rick Ankiel and Roger Bernadina for the center-field starting job. Bryce Harper is also in the mix, but if he [...]
What if Washington Nationals signed Manny Ramirez?
With pitchers and catchers reporting within the next week, teams are running out of time to sign players who are currently without a team. One of them is former All-Star Manny Ramirez, who has been suspended twice for steroid use over the past few seasons. The Washington Nationals failed to get Prince Fielder and after [...]
Nats division rival loses out on Yoenis Cespedes
The Washington Nationals will be competing with the Florida Marlins in the NL East this year as a potential surprise contender in the division. The latter, however, won’t be getting help from one of the hottest free agents on the market. Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes has signed a 4-year, $36 million contract with the Oakland Athletics, [...]
Why Washington Nationals should keep John Lannan
After the Washington Nationals signed free agent pitcher Edwin Jackson, the common thought around baseball was that John Lannan, who has been with the organization since 2005, was expendable. The lefty would have been potentially one of seven pitchers competing for five starting spots in the rotation and one long-relief role, leaving one hurler in [...]
Could Rick Ankiel be starting center-fielder for Nats?
The Washington Nationals re-signed outfielder Rick Ankiel over the weekend and will have the former pitcher compete for the starting role in center-field. The deal is a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training. Ankiel will compete with returning Roger Bernadina, fellow veteran Mike Cameron and phenom Bryce Harper for a spot on the [...]
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