Washington Nationals

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Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond hits a solo home run in the third inning of a spring exhibition baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, March 5, 2014, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Nationals' Brian Goodwin hits a double in the seventh inning of an exhibition baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, March 4, 2014, in Kissimmee, Fla. The Braves won 8-4. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond, center, celebrates his solo home run in the fifth inning of an exhibition baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, March 4, 2014, in Kissimmee, Fla. The Braves won 8-4. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper grimaces after hitting a foul ball in the fifth inning of an exhibition baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, March 4, 2014, in Kissimmee, Fla. The Braves won 8-4. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Drew Storen, left, talks with pitching coach Steve McCatty in the seventh inning of a spring exhibition baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, March 4, 2014, in Kissimmee, Fla. The Braves won 8-4. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Luis Ayala, left, is relieved by manager Matt Williams in the eighth inning of an exhibition baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, March 4, 2014, in Kissimmee, Fla. The Braves won 8-4. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Atlanta Braves' Phil Gosselin is safe at home as Washington Nationals catcher Koyie Hill covers the plate in the seventh inning of an exhibition baseball game, Tuesday, March 4, 2014, in Kissimmee, Fla. The Braves won 8-4. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Nationals second baseman Anthony Rendon (6) jumps over Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton (8) after getting the out at second and throwing to first base to complete the double play in the second inning of a spring exhibition baseball game, Tuesday, March 4, 2014, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Mickey Mouse, left, greets former Baltimore Orioles player Cal Ripkin Jr., after Ripkin threw out a ceremonial first pitch before a spring exhibition baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals, Tuesday, March 4, 2014, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kris Medlen (54) throws in the first inning of a spring exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, March 4, 2014, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond (20) is safe at second base on the steal as Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons bobbles the throw, in the fourth inning of a spring exhibition baseball game, Tuesday, March 4, 2014, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Atlanta Braves second baseman Dan Uggla (26) waits to make the tag on Washington Nationals' Nate McLouth (15) who was out at second on the steal attempt, in the third inning of a spring exhibition baseball game, Tuesday, March 4, 2014, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) throws in the second inning of a spring exhibition baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, March 4, 2014, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)