 Nationals Vital Signs
By The Nationals EnquirerLocation: Viera, Florida Pitchers and Catchers Report: February 15th First Game: February 28th Schedule Projected Lineup
- Cristian Guzman SS
- Nick Johnson 1B
- Ryan Zimmerman 3B
- Adam Dunn LF
- Elijah Dukes RF
- Lastings Milledge CF
- Jesus Flores C
- Anderson Hernandez 2B
- Pitcher
Projected Rotation
- John Lannan
- Scott Olsen
- Odalis Perez
- Daniel Cabrera
- Collin Balester
Projected Bullpen
Long: Jason Bergmann
Situational: Garrett Mock, Steven Shell
Setup: Saul Rivera
Closer: Joel Hanrahan Click here for a breakdown of the key Spring Training battles.
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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.Washington Post Continue Reading
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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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.MLB.com Continue Reading
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.Washington TimesContinue Reading
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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