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By The Nationals Enquirer
Location: Viera, Florida
Pitchers and Catchers Report: February 15th
First Game: February 28th
Schedule

Projected Lineup

  1. Cristian Guzman SS
  2. Nick Johnson 1B
  3. Ryan Zimmerman 3B
  4. Adam Dunn LF
  5. Elijah Dukes RF
  6. Lastings Milledge CF
  7. Jesus Flores C
  8. Anderson Hernandez 2B
  9. Pitcher

Projected Rotation

  1. John Lannan
  2. Scott Olsen
  3. Odalis Perez
  4. Daniel Cabrera
  5. Collin Balester

Projected Bullpen 

Long: Jason Bergmann 
Situational: Garrett Mock, Steven Shell 
Setup: Saul Rivera 
Closer: Joel Hanrahan


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Nats' Hernandez Leaves Game
Washington second baseman Anderson Hernandez was removed from Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves with a strained left hamstring.  Manager Manny Acta said there was no timetable for Hernandez's return.

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Nats Name Lannan Opening Day Starter
Washington manager Manny Acta named left-handed pitcher John Lannan as the team's starter for their opener against the Florida Marlins.  Lannan, 24, finished 9-15 with a 3.91 ERA last season for the Nationals.

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Nats Sign Reliever Beimel
Washington inked left-handed pitcher Joe Beimel to a one-year, $2 million deal.  Beimel finished 5-1 with a 2.02 ERA last season for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Nats' Belliard, Milledge Injured
Washington lost infielder Ronnie Belliard and outfielder Lastings Milledge to injuries during Wednesday's game against the Florida Marlins.  Belliard sprained his left ankle and will probably miss two or three days.  Milledge suffered a bruised left knee and is listed as day-to-day.

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Nats Sign Julian Tavaras
Washington inked right-handed reliever Julian Tavaras to a Minor League deal that includes an invitation to Spring Training.  Tavaras finished 1-5 with a 5.10 ERA last season with the Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves.

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