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Washington Nationals third base coach Bo Porter congratulates Xavier Nady after he hit a home run during the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, April 13, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 2-1 in 13 innings. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Sluggish starts vex Nationals OFs Xavier Nady, Mark DeRosa

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Stephen Lombardozzi is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after scoring from second base on a single by Ryan Zimmerman during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Washington, Monday, April 16, 2012. The Nationals beat the Astros 6-3. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Lombardozzi helps Strasburg, Nats pull out win

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond (20) bats as the Washington Nationals defeat the Cincinnati Reds in extra innings in their home opener. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Patient aggressiveness paying dividends for Nationals

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Cincinnati's Ryan Ludwick rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam off Ross Detwiler during the first inning. Tyler Clippard had his problems in the 11th, allowing three runs in the Nationals' 8-5 loss. (Associated Press)

Nats’ pitching woes show up early and late in 11-inning loss to Reds

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Edwin Jackson delivers to the Cincinnati Reds during their game in Washington on Saturday, April 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Efficient Edwin Jackson spins complete game 2-hitter in Nats’ win

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond throws out a Cincinnati Reds runner during the ninth inning Thursday, April 12, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 3-2 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Nationals’ infield defense dazzling in the early going

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Ryan Zimmerman crosses home plate on a wild pitch, giving the Nationals a 3-2, 10-inning win in their home opener. Arriving to congratulate Zimmerman is Roger Bernadina. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

Nats blow late lead before pulling out wild win vs. Reds

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond (20) batts as the Washington Nationals defeat the Cincinnati Reds in extra innings, 3-2, for their home opener in Major League Baseball at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Thursday, April 12, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

SNYDER: Nationals’ Ian Desmond in comfort zone

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Sixty-nine-year-old Davey Johnson has managed five different teams for a total of 2127 games, 89 of which has come with the Nationals. (Associated Press)

Mike Rizzo, Davey Johnson share vision of building franchise for the future

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Ross Detwiler delivers against the New York Mets in the second inning in New York, Tuesday, April 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Ross Detwiler pitches 5 scoreless as Nats give Mets first loss

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

New York Mets' Mike Baxter is safe sliding back to third after advancing on Ruben Tejada's ninth-inning sacrifice bunt, as Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman applies a late tag and third base umpire Tony Randazzo watches in the Mets' 4-3 victory in a baseball game in New York, Monday, April 9, 2012. Baxter later scored on Daniel Murphy's single. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Mistakes, missed opportunities plague Nationals in loss to Mets

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Michael Morse batted .303 with 31 home runs and 95 RBI for the Nationals in 2011, mostly as the first baseman. This year, he's slotted for left field. (Associated Press)

Nationals’ Michael Morse suffers setback in rehab

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Nationals closer Drew Storen Storen was shut down during spring training after feeling tenderness in his elbow following just two game appearances. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Storen’s elbow gives Nationals cause for concern

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer in the eighth. It was LaRoche's second home run in as many games. (Associated Press)

Nationals’ comeback falls short in bid to sweep Cubs

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Shortstop Ian Desmond follows his RBI single to right off Chicago reliever Carlos Marmol, scoring pinch runner Brett Carroll with the decisive run in the ninth. Washington won 2-1 at Wrigley Field. (Associated Press)

Ian Desmond delivers in Nationals’ 2-1 Opening Day victory over Cubs

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Nationals utility man Mark Derosa played in only 47 games last season due to a wrist injury, hitting .279 with no home runs and 12 RBI. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Nationals’ Mark DeRosa looks forward to Opening Day in park where he blossomed

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

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The Nationals feature a formidable four of (from left) Jordan Zimmermann, Gio Gonzalez, Edwin Jackson and Stephen Strasburg. Washington traded for Gonzalez in December, and Jackson signed as a free agent in February.

Nationals figure to trot out a rotation that will be among MLB’s best

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

The Nationals sent John Lannan to Triple-A and will now use Ross Detwiler in the rotation to begin the season. (Associated Press)

Nationals demote John Lannan; Ross Detwiler now in rotation

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

Davey Johnson has posted a winning percentage of .543 or better nine times in his 12 full seasons as a manager. A percentage of .543 would give Washington 88 wins - a number that likely would yield a playoff berth. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

DALY: Sweet dreams for Nationals and their fans

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

Infielder Chad Tracy was among those who got to bask in the news that they made the Nationals' 25-man roster. (Associated Press)

Perseverance pays off for four Nationals in the form of spots on the roster

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times