Nationals Journal: grapefruit league


Posted at 10:18 AM ET, 04/01/2013

Mets at Nationals live updates and discussion thread: Game 6
By James Wagner
Stephen Strasburg makes his second start of the season, and first one at home in Viera.

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Posted at 10:18 AM ET, 04/01/2013

Marlins at Nationals live updates and discussion thread: Game 5
By James Wagner
Adam LaRoche, Jayson Werth and Dan Haren make their spring training debuts.

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Posted at 12:47 PM ET, 03/28/2013

Nationals vs. Mets spring training discussion thread: Game 33
By Adam Kilgore
Gio Gonzalez will finish off the Nationals' Grapefruit League schedule.

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Posted at 01:24 PM ET, 03/27/2013

Nationals vs. Braves discussion thread: Game 31
By Adam Kilgore
Ross Detwiler faces the Braves.

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Posted at 01:08 PM ET, 03/26/2013

Nationals at Marlins discussion thread: Game 30
By Adam Kilgore
Wondering what Davey Johnson thinks of Sports Illustrated picking the Nationals to win the World Series?

By Adam Kilgore  |  01:08 PM ET, 03/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:04 PM ET, 03/25/2013

Nationals at Astros discussion thread: Game 29
By Adam Kilgore
As the Nationals approach the end of spring, they'll face an Astros team brimming with former Nats.

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Posted at 01:01 PM ET, 03/24/2013

Nationals vs. Braves discussion thread: Game 28
By Adam Kilgore
Jordan Zimmermann faces a loaded Braves lineup in Viera.

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Posted at 05:14 PM ET, 03/23/2013

Drew Storen still ramping up, Gio Gonzalez goes six strong, Jeff Kobernus returned from Detroit
By Adam Kilgore
Wrapping up the Nationals' day in the Grapefruit League

By Adam Kilgore  |  05:14 PM ET, 03/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:50 PM ET, 03/21/2013

Nationals at Braves discussion thread: Game 25
By James Wagner
Dan Haren vs. Tim Hudson in Lake Buena Vista on MLB Network.

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Posted at 01:07 PM ET, 03/20/2013

Nationals at Marlins discussion thread: Game 24
By James Wagner
Chris Young makes his third start of the spring, with the full entourage behind him, too.

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Posted at 12:51 PM ET, 03/18/2013

Tigers at Nationals live updates and discussion thread: Game 23
By James Wagner
Jordan Zimmermann takes the mound and faces a near-complete Tigers lineup.

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Posted at 11:35 AM ET, 03/17/2013

Today's Nationals-Tigers lineups
By James Wagner
Ross Detwiler will face a near-complete Tigers lineup, including Miguel Cabrera.

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Posted at 06:03 PM ET, 03/16/2013

Nationals vs. Astros discussion thread: Game 21
By Adam Kilgore
Stephen Strasburg makes the start with a full lineup behind him, including Ryan Zimmerman at third base.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:03 PM ET, 03/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:42 PM ET, 03/16/2013

Ryan Zimmerman starts at third, Nationals lineup
By James Wagner
He makes his first start of the spring since offseason shoulder surgery.

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Posted at 10:37 AM ET, 03/15/2013

Today's Nationals lineup
By Adam Kilgore
The Nationals sent mostly reserves to play behind Dan Haren against the Cardinals.

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Posted at 10:59 AM ET, 03/14/2013

Today's Nationals-Astros lineup
By James Wagner
Expect to see more of the regulars in the lineup for the next three weeks.

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Posted at 12:48 PM ET, 03/13/2013

Mets at Nationals live updates and discussion thread: Game 17
By James Wagner
The Nationals play their first split squad games; the regulars are in Viera facing the Mets.

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Posted at 11:20 AM ET, 03/13/2013

Nationals lineups vs. Mets and Astros, and updates
By James Wagner
Today is the Nationals’ first split-squad action of the season.

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Posted at 12:43 PM ET, 03/11/2013

Braves at Nationals live updates and discussion thread: Game 16
By James Wagner
The Nationals and Braves meet for the third time this spring, and first time in Viera.

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Posted at 12:14 PM ET, 03/11/2013

Today's Nationals-Braves lineups
By James Wagner
Stephen Strasburg starts and Rafael Soriano faces the Braves.

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Posted at 12:47 PM ET, 03/10/2013

Nationals at Tigers live updates and discussion thread: Game 15
By James Wagner
Dan Haren makes his third start of the spring.

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Posted at 12:47 PM ET, 03/10/2013

Nationals-Tigers lineups; updates on Nate Karns, Roger Bernadina
By James Wagner
Bryce Harper and Wilson Ramos are the only starters to make trip to Lakeland to play behind Dan Haren. Also, updates on Roger Bernadina, Nate Karns and Ross Detwiler.

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Posted at 12:42 PM ET, 03/09/2013

Marlins at Nationals live updates and discussion thread: Game 14
By James Wagner
Chris Young, Ross Detwiler's WBC replacement in the rotation, makes his first start of the spring.

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Posted at 11:06 AM ET, 03/09/2013

Today's Nationals-Marlins lineups
By James Wagner
Jayson Werth was scratched from today's game against the Marlins but talked his way back in.

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Posted at 12:36 PM ET, 03/08/2013

Cardinals at Nationals live updates and discussion thread: Game 13
By James Wagner
Jordan Zimmermann makes his third start of the spring. Rafael Soriano will make his second appearance. Wilson Ramos to catch four innings.

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Posted at 09:20 AM ET, 03/08/2013

Today's Nationals-Cardinals lineup
By James Wagner
Rafael Soriano's second game, Henry Rodriguez debuts, Wilson Ramos behind the plate and Jordan Zimmermann on the mound.

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Posted at 12:44 PM ET, 03/07/2013

Nationals at Astros live updates and discussion thread: Game 12
By Adam Kilgore
Gio Gonzalez faces the Astros in his final tuneup before leaving for the WBC.

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Posted at 12:04 PM ET, 03/07/2013

Gio Gonzalez's pitch limit and Nationals-Astros lineups
By Adam Kilgore
The Nationals will limit Gonzalez to 50 pitches today in order to ensure they are in compliance with WBC rules.

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Posted at 12:42 PM ET, 03/06/2013

Nationals at Phillies live updates and discussion thread: Game 11
By James Wagner
Stephen Strasburg vs. Roy Halladay. Enough said.

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Posted at 08:11 AM ET, 03/06/2013

Today's Nationals-Phillies lineups, Strasburg vs. Halladay
By James Wagner
Stephen Strasburg faces Roy Halladay in Clearwater.

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Posted at 12:44 PM ET, 03/05/2013

Astros at Nationals live updates and discussion thread: Game 10
By James Wagner
Dan Haren makes his second start of the spring. Rafael Soriano debuts. And Wilson Ramos catches for the first time.

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Posted at 11:47 AM ET, 03/05/2013

Wilson Ramos starts at catcher, Rafael Soriano debuts and lineups
By James Wagner
The Nationals' new closer makes his spring debut and catcher gets behind the plate for the first time. And the lineups.

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Posted at 12:44 PM ET, 03/03/2013

Cardinals at Nationals live updates and discussion thread: Game 9
By James Wagner
Ross Detwiler makes his final start before he leaves for the World Baseball Classic.

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Posted at 06:11 PM ET, 03/02/2013

Gio Gonzalez strikes out none in windy start, Drew Storen's workload and other notes
By James Wagner
The Nationals' left-hander had an unusual outing on a windy day against the Cardinals: he struck out none.

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Tags:  Drew Storen, Gio Gonzalez, grapefruit league

Posted at 12:44 PM ET, 03/02/2013

Nationals at Cardinals live updates and discussion thread: Game 8
By James Wagner
Gio Gonzalez makes his second start of the spring, a re-match of NLDS Game 5.

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Posted at 10:25 PM ET, 02/28/2013

Ryan Mattheus works extra, Ryan Zimmerman to debut Sunday
By Adam Kilgore
Ryan Mattheus pitched two dominant innings, plus other notes from the Nats' tie.

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Posted at 02:21 PM ET, 02/28/2013

Today's Nationals-Mets lineups
By James Wagner
Despite hitting the ball well, Bryce Harper gets the day of on Thursday.

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Posted at 05:33 PM ET, 02/27/2013

Wrapping up a 'dog day' afternoon for the Nationals
By Adam Kilgore
Jayson Werth and Adam LaRoche debut, a possible sleeper emerges and Dan Haren gets his velocity back.

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Posted at 12:48 PM ET, 02/27/2013

Marlins at Nationals live updates and discussion thread: Game 5
By James Wagner
Adam LaRoche, Jayson Werth and Dan Haren make their spring training debuts.

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Posted at 11:02 AM ET, 02/27/2013

Adam LaRoche, Jayson Werth to make spring debut, Wilson Ramos waiting to slide
By Adam Kilgore
Bryce Harper will hit second against the Marlins, but Davey Johnson says not to read anything into that.

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Posted at 12:47 PM ET, 02/26/2013

Why Steve Lombardozzi, Tyler Moore are playing so much now; injury updates
By James Wagner
Nationals Manager Davey Johnson wants to get two of his main backups as many at-bats as possible in spring training and ease his veterans into action.

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Posted at 12:06 PM ET, 02/26/2013

Nationals at Braves live updates and discussion thread: Game 4
By James Wagner
Follow along as Ross Detwiler makes his first start of the spring.

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Posted at 05:56 PM ET, 02/25/2013

Nationals at Mets live updates and discussion thread: Game 3
By Adam Kilgore
Follow along as Gio Gonzalez makes his first start of the spring.

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Posted at 12:18 PM ET, 02/25/2013

Notes from the morning workout in Viera
By Adam Kilgore
The Nationals held a non-eventful workout this morning for the players not traveling to tonight's game in Port St. Lucie, which means every starter.

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Posted at 12:50 PM ET, 02/24/2013

Nationals vs. Marlins live updates and discussion thread: Game 2
By Adam Kilgore
The Nationals face the Marlins behind Jordan Zimmermann in their home opener.

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Posted at 05:23 PM ET, 02/23/2013

Nationals plan to 'take it easy' during long spring
By Adam Kilgore
With 35 games this spring training, Davey Johnson stressed the importance of conserving energy and not getting hurt.

By Adam Kilgore  |  05:23 PM ET, 02/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:04 AM ET, 02/23/2013

Nationals set for Grapefruit League opener against Mets
By Adam Kilgore
Lineups and more as the Nationals prepare for their first spring training game.

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Posted at 09:04 AM ET, 02/22/2013

The Nationals' travel roster for Game 1 of spring training
By Adam Kilgore
Denard Span, Bryce Harper and Ian Desmond highlight the Nats' roster for their first spring training.

By Adam Kilgore  |  09:04 AM ET, 02/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:08 AM ET, 02/21/2013

Davey Johnson's plan for the Nationals' first spring training games
By Adam Kilgore
With an extra week of games, Davey Johnson will rest most of his veterans during the opening spring training games.

By Adam Kilgore  |  10:08 AM ET, 02/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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