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How the Nationals were built Of the 25 players on the Nationals’ projected playoff roster, General Manager Mike Rizzo signed, drafted or traded for 20 of them since arriving as assistant general manager in 2006. Here’s how the current roster was acquired.
April 25, 2010
Washington Nationals reliever Tyler Clippard delivers during home game action against Los Angeles.
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Washington Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa during the Atlanta Braves' 11-2 defeat of the Nationals at home.
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Washington Nationals catcher Jesus Flores during spring training in Viera, Fla.
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May 22, 2009
Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann delivers a second-inning pitch in a game against the Baltimore Orioles.
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Sept. 22, 2012
Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez shown winning his 20th game of the year as the Washington Nationals defeat the Milwaukee Brewers 10-4.
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Feb. 22, 2011
Sean Burnett pitches during batting practice during spring training in Viera, Fla.
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May 5, 2012
Ryan Mattheus throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park.
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Sept. 11, 2012
Tyler Moore rounds the bases on a two-run home run against the New York Mets during a game at Citi Field in New York.
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Aug. 22, 2011
Stephen Strasburg makes his fourth rehab start as the Hagerstown Suns take on the Hickory Crawdads in Hagerstown. He pitched three complete innings.
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April 7, 2011
Hagerstown Suns right fielder Bryce Harper removes a loose piece of tape before opening-night action in Rome, Ga.
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Sept. 8, 2011
Relief pitcher Drew Storen reacts to the Los Angeles Dodgers getting several runs off of him in the ninth inning as they defeat the Washington Nationals, 7-4, in the first game of a double header at Nationals Stadium
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June 9, 2009
The Nationals' Ross Detwiler delivers during action against the Cincinnati Reds.
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April 28, 2005
Atholton standout Steve Lombardozzi looks to make a back-handed play on a grounder in a losing effort against Mt. Hebron.
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June 29, 2010
Washington Nationals starter Craig Stammen works in the first inning during a game against the Atlanta Braves.
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July 28, 2011
Washington Nationals starting pitcher John Lannan looks on during fourth-inning action against the Florida Marlins.
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Aug. 21, 2011
Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman during the Nats' defeat of the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-4, in 10 innings.
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May 5, 2010
Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond during the Washington Nationals' loss to the Atlanta Braves, 7-6.
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Feb. 21, 2011
Tom Gorzelanny works out during spring training in Viera, Fla.
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May 9, 2010
Roger Bernadina calls for a time out after stealing second base during the Washington Nationals’ defeat of the Florida Marlins, 3-2.
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May 12, 2008
Pittsburgh Pirates' Zach Duke delivers a pitch against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning of the first game of a double-header. Pittsburgh won 5-0.
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June 25, 2010
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Edwin Jackson delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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Oct. 1, 2003
Atlanta Braves’ Mark DeRosa reacts after his double that scored two runs off of Chicago Cubs pitcher Dave Veres in the eighth inning during Game 2 of the National League Divisional Series in Atlanta. The Braves defeated the Cubs 5-3.
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April 9, 2007
Chad Tracy of the Arizona Diamondbacks plays third base against the Cincinnati Reds during the home opener in Phoenix. The Diamondbacks won, 3-2.
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Feb. 19, 2011
Chien-Ming Wang fields a hopper back to the mound during spring training drills in Viera, Fla.
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Feb. 22, 2011
Adam LaRoche waits his turn for batting practice during spring training in Viera, Fla.
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July 1, 2011
Right fielder Jayson Werth walks back to the dugout after striking out with two men on base for the first out in the bottom of the eighth in a game tied at one. The Washington Nationals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates, 2-1.
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Aug. 28, 2012
Miami Marlins' Carlos Lee, right, slides safely into home as Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki attempts the tag during the first inning of a game in Miami. Lee scored on a single by Giancarlo Stanton.
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Feb. 25, 2011
Rick Ankiel (43) takes off for a ball during outfielding drills with Corey Brown (58) and Matt Stairs (24) waiting their turn during spring training in Viera, Fla.
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Sept. 27, 2012
Coach Bo Porter (16) stands with Eury Perez (55) during the game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia. The Nationals won, 7-3.
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July 19, 2012
Catcher Sandy Leon is tagged out at home plate by New York Mets catcher Josh Thole on a single hit by Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper during the seventh inning at Nationals Park. New York beat Washington, 9-5.
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Sept. 5, 2012
NASCAR driver Austin Dillon shakes hands with Christian Garcia (56) of the Washington Nationals after throwing out the first pitch before the start of the Chicago Cubs-Washington Nationals game at Nationals Park.
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Sept. 24, 2011
Relief pitcher Henry Rodriguez delivers a 101 mph two-seam fastball to the Braves during his relief appearance against Atlanta.
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Sept. 8, 2011
Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos during the Los Angeles Dodgers' defeat of the Washington Nationals, 7-4, in the first game of a double header at Nationals Stadium.
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July 28, 2011
First baseman Michael Morse flips his bat after striking out to end the game against the Florida Marlins in Washington.
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