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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Sean Burnett (17) throws with his 3 year old son, Sebastian, in the outfield during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Thursday, March 1, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34), left, Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11), second from left, Washington Nationals left fielder Jason Michaels (12), third from left, and Washington Nationals third baseman Mark Teahen (30), right, watch as Washington Nationals first baseman Michael Morse (38), second from right, takes batting practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) warms up at the start of practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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A Casey at the Bat statue based on a baseball poem written in 1888 by Ernest Thayer looms over Space Coast Stadium where the Washington Nationals practice during spring training, Viera, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals catcher Jhonatan Solano (23), left, takes batting practice in the early morning hours before the Washington Nationals practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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A member of the grounds crew waters the infield in the early morning hours before the Washington Nationals practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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A security guard walks through the dugout in the early morning hours before the Washington Nationals practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals players head to the locker room at the conclusion of practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Tuesday, February 28, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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

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Nationals relief pitcher Sean Burnett plays catch with his son Sebastian, 3, on Thursday at Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Fla.andrew harnik/the washington times (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times) Manager Davey Johnson (center) would rather the Nationals win their division than worry about getting into the playoffs as a wild card. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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andrew harnik/the washington times Nationals relief pitcher Sean Burnett plays catch with his son Sebastian, 3, on Thursday at Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Fla.

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VIERA, FL - FEBRUARY 25: Matt Stairs #24 of the Washington Nationals poses during Photo Day on Friday, February 25, 2011 at Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Florida. (Photo by Tony Firriolo/MLB Photos)