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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) warms up at a morning practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Tuesday, February 26, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals relief pitchers Tyler Clippard (36), left, and Matt Purke (50), right, talk together at a morning practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Tuesday, February 26, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Drew Storen (22) warms up at a morning practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Tuesday, February 26, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Rafael Soriano (29) warms up at a morning practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Tuesday, February 26, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals warm up at a morning practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Tuesday, February 26, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Dan Haren (15) warms up at a morning practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Tuesday, February 26, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) warms up at a morning practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Tuesday, February 26, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Drake LaRoche, the son of Washington Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche (25) works on grounding with a coach at a morning practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Tuesday, February 26, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Drake LaRoche, the son of Washington Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche (25) works on grounding with a coach at a morning practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Tuesday, February 26, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Drake LaRoche, the son of Washington Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche (25) works on grounding with a coach at a morning practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Tuesday, February 26, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche (25), left, warms up at a morning practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Tuesday, February 26, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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**FILE** Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson (second from right) talks Feb. 29, 2012, with Washington Nationals catcher Jesus Flores (26) during spring training at Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Fla. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) shares a laugh with a teammate as the Washington Nationals plays the Georgetown Hoyas during spring training exhibition game at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Friday, March 2, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Matt Purke (50) pitches against Georgetown University during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Friday, March 2, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) warms up as he gets ready to bat as the Washington Nationals play the Georgetown Hoyas during a spring training exhibition game at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Friday, March 2, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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An owl who built its nest on top of a bank of lights in right field watches game action as the Washington Nationals play the Georgetown Hoyas during a spring training exhibition game at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Friday, March 2, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Left to right: General Manager and Executive Vice President of baseball operations of the Washington Nationals Mike Rizzo, Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson (5), and Principal Owner of the Washington Nationals Mark D. Lerner chat together as the Washington Nationals play the Georgetown Hoyas during a spring training exhibition game at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Friday, March 2, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) warms up as he gets ready to bat as the Washington Nationals play the Georgetown Hoyas during a spring training exhibition game at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Friday, March 2, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)