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Nationals pitchers and catchers open spring training The Nats got an official workout in Thursday before rain pushed them inside.
Feb. 16, 2013
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez, left, races Yunesky Maya during spring training workouts in Viera, Fla.
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Feb. 16, 2013
Washington Nationals stretch at the end of practice during spring training workouts.
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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Rafael Soriano, center, works out with the team for the first time after getting his visa issues worked out.
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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Rafael Soriano bunts during spring training workouts.
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Washington Nationals fans watch players work out during spring training.
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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Ross Detwiler runs off the mound to cover first base during spring training workouts.
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Washington Nationals second basemen Danny Espinosa, left, and Stephen Lombardozzi take turns fielding balls during spring training workouts.
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Washington Nationals catchers Wilson Ramos, left, and Kurt Suzuki share a laugh during spring training workouts.
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Washington Nationals bench coach Randy Knorr, left, talks with second basemen Danny Espinosa, center, and Stephen Lombardozzi during spring training workouts.
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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Dan Haren (15) throws during spring training workouts.
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Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki during spring training workouts.
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Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson, right, talks with relief pitcher Rafael Soriano after Soriano arrived for his first workout.
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Washington Nationals pitchers listen to manager Davey Johnson, center, at the start of practice during spring training workouts .
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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann signs autographs for fans after spring training workouts.
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Washington Nationals pitchers and catchers loosen up in the outfield at the start of their first spring training workout in Viera, Fla.
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Nationals starting pitcher Ross Detwiler fields a ball during pitchers' fielding practice (PFP) on Thursday. Detwiler finished 10-8 with a 3.40 ERA last season.
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Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws a bullpen session under the watchful eye of pitching coach Steve McCatty. Strasburg hopes to pitch his first full season as a major leaguer in 2013.
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Nationals manager Davey Johnson keeps an eye on starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez during workouts. Gonzalez led the Nats with a 21-8 record and 2.89 ERA last season.
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Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg enjoys a laugh during stretching exercises. Strasburg said earlier this week he hopes to throw '200-plus' innings this season.
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Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez gets a lift to his bullpen session by Dave McConnell of the spring training security detail.
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Nationals starting pitchers Stephen Strasburg and Gio Gonzalez throw their first bullpen session Thursday. Strasburg and Gonzalez will anchor a starting rotation that is expected to be among the best in the National League.
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Nationals manager Davey Johnson smiles as he loosens up his arm. Johnson turned 70 last month.
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Nationals relief pitcher Drew Storen shakes hands with catcher Chris Snyder after their bullpen session. Storen's fellow reliever Rafael Soriano, signed away from the New York Yankees this offseason, has yet to arrive to camp because of a problem with his visa.
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Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws a bullpen session. The right hander has put on extra muscle since last season, when he was shut down in September to save his surgically repaired arm.
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Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez was all smiles during his first official bullpen session Thursday. The left hander will pitch for the United States in the World Baseball Classic later this spring.
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Nationals relief pitcher Drew Storen fields the ball during PFP. Storen says he has moved on from the blown save that cost the Nationals the deciding game of their National League Division Series against St. Louis last season.
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Nationals manager Davey Johnson talks with relief pitcher Christian Garcia. Garcia made his first 13 major league appearances last season.
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Nationals starting pitchers Gio Gonzalez, Jordan Zimmermann and Stephen Strasburg have a laugh during fielding drills. These three pitchers plus Dan Haren and Ross Detwiler will comprise the Nats' rotation.
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Nationals relief pitcher Drew Storen throws a bullpen session. Storen, along with Tyler Clippard and newly acquired Rafael Soriano, will anchor the Nats' bullpen.
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Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg leaves the training complex along with fans and other players after their first official spring training workout Thursday was cut short by rain.
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As heavy rain falls, Nena Stevens of Winter Park, Florida, holds an umbrella so Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez can sign an autograph for her.
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Stephen Strasburg arrives to throw a bullpen session Tuesday at the Nationals' spring training complex in Viera, Fla.. The right hander said Monday he wants to throw '200-plus' innings in 2013.
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Stephen Strasburg throws an early bullpen session Tuesday as pitching coach Steve McCatty watches. Strasburg says he has come to grips with having to miss the postseason last year when the Nats shut him down in September to protect his surgically-repaired elbow.
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Nationals relief pitchers Drew Storen (left) and Tyler Clippard (right) loosen up after reporting to spring training in Viera, Fla. The Nats first official workout for pitchers and catchers is scheduled for Thursday.
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Gonzalez answered questions for about five minutes Tuesday, and said he feels confident that he will not be suspended by Major League Baseball for his alleged involvement with Biogenesis.
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Gonzalez said Tuesday he has fully cooperated with MLB investigators and "I feel strong with their program and what they’re doing."
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