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Washington National manager Davey Johnson waits in the dugout before a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park in Washington, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013. Johnson announced earlier in the season that this would be his last year managing the Nationals. The Nationals organization paid tribute to Johnson before the game, presenting him with a video tribute and a crystal award. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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The Nationals' game against the Mets was postponed on Thursday night. (Associated Press photo)

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Tambra Kams, left, from Arlington, Texas, hugs her son Washington Nationals starting pitcher Nathan Karns, who made his first major league start, after the Nationals' interleague baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Nationals Park on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, in Washington. The Nationals won 9-3. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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The Nationals are 27-27 as they open a three-game series with the Atlanta Braves Friday night. (Associated Press photo)

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The Nationals designated Yunesky Maya for assignment on Friday night, effectively ending the Cuban right-hander's tenure with the organization.

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The Nationals beat the Dodgers 6-2 on Monday night, led by another strong start from right-hander Jordan Zimmermann. (Associated Press photo)

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The Nationals celebrate after Ian Desmond hit his fifth home run of the season in the team's 7-3 victory over the Cubs. (Associated Press photo).

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The Nationals introduce "Bill" (William Howard Taft) as the newest addition to the running presidents on opening day as the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Monday, April 1, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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The Nationals filled out their starting rotation Tuesday, agreeing to a one-year deal with veteran Dan Haren, a person with the knowledge of the agreement confirmed. (Associated Press)

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The Nationals have desired a leadoff-hitting center fielder for quite some time. They found their man in Denard Span after Thursday's trade. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

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Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson (right) gestures March 6, 2012, while talking to umpire Larry Vanover during a spring training game between the Nationals and Atlanta Braves in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Nationals won, 5-2. (Associated Press)