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** FILE ** Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson (5) watches the ninth inning from the dugout as the Washington Nationals lose to the St. Louis Cardinals 8-0 in game three of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Davey Johnson’s new deal with Nationals appears imminent

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond, right, looks up as he talks with teammate Bryce Harper during baseball practice, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, in St. Louis. The Nationals and the St. Louis Cardinals are scheduled to play Game 1 in the National League division series on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

MLB Playoffs 2012: Ian Desmond’s breakout season draws praise

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson, left, makes a pitching change during the eighth inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 12-4. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

SNYDER: The sooner this loss is forgotten, the better for Nationals

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Drew Storen, right, and catcher Kurt Suzuki celebrate theirs 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of baseball's National League division series, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

SNYDER: Doing what ‘we do well’ enough for Nationals to win

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Nats hope to repeat feat of ‘24 DC baseball champs

By FREDERIC J. FROMMER - Associated Press

**FILE ** Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals-Cardinals notebook: Adam Wainwright feels Stephen Strasburg’s pain

By Marc Lancaster, Amanda Comak and Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

50-year gap no big deal to Nats’ Johnson, Harper

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson, 69, is the oldest manager in Major League Baseball and a leading contender for the National League’s Manager of the Year award. Scientists have learned that lifestyle choices can help keep the aging brain flexible and resilient. (Associated Press)

Nationals’ manager Davey Johnson maintains sharp mental edge

By Patrick Hruby - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche (25) rounds the bases after hitting a home run as third base coach Bo Porter (16) watches during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. The Nationals won 4-2. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Adam LaRoche hits milestones as Nationals beat Phillies

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

The Washington Nationals celebrate after clinching division champ with a lose to the Philadelphia Phillies but win by Pittsburg Pirates over the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Ballpark. (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

Nationals clinch NL East title

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Astros interim manager Tony DeFrancesco (11)¿will be replaced by Nationals third-base coach Bo Porter once Washington’s season has run its course. DeFrancesco took over for Brad Mills, ¿who was fired in August. (Associated Press)

SNYDER: Bo Porter eager to relaunch Astros

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals pitcher Chien-Ming Wang (40) is pulled out of a baseball game by manager Davey Johnson during the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)

Nationals get blown out by Cardinals with chance to clinch NL East title

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson stands in the dugout during a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Nationals Park Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 12-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals put Champagne on ice, beat Cardinals to drop magic number to 1

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper hits a home run off Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Tyler Cloyd in the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, in Philadelphia. The Nationals won the game, 7-3. (Associated Press)

Michael Morse’s power drops Nationals’ magic number to three

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

With the Astros, Bo Porter will get his first shot at managing, but he'll have to wait until the Nationals' postseason run ends. (Associated Press)

Bo Porter heading home to manage Astros

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher John Lannan (31) throws during the third inning, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Washington, DC. Washington Nationals lose to the Los Angeles Dodgers 6 to 7 in the second game of the doubleheader at National Park (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

Nationals’ playoff roster far from set

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman, left, celebrates with third base coach Bo Porter during his three run homer during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Nationals Park, Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 12-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

This time, ‘Sun Monster’ aids Nationals’ rout

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth kneels in the dirt after he was forced out at second by Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks in a double play during the third inning of a baseball game in Washington, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. The Brewers beat the Nationals 6-2. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Sun gets the best of Nationals as they fall to Brewers 6-2

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Nats could learn playoff lesson from ninth-inning meltdown

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Washington Nationals' relief pitcher Tyler Clippard records his 30th save of the season against the Chicago Cubs during their baseball game at Nationals Park, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

Tyler Clippard, Nationals unravel in loss to Brewers

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times