Evan Vucci

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Washington Nationals infielder Ryan Zimmerman walks to third base for the start of the ninth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Washington Nationals pitcher Rafael Soriano delivers a pitch during the ninth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Washington Nationals pitcher Ross Detwiler warms up before the start of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg jokes around with teammates in the dugout during an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos sits in the dugout before the start of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Washington Nationals GM Mike Rizzo talks on the phone before the start of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg delivers a pitch during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on Friday, March 22, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson sits in the dugout before the start of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday, March 24, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Washington Nationals infielder Ryan Zimmerman sits in the dugout before the start of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday, March 24, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Washington Nationals outfielder Denard Span sits in the dugout before the start of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday, March 24, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Washington Nationals pitcher Chris Young delivers a pitch during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros on Monday, March 25, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Washington Nationals outfielders Denard Span, left, and Bryce Harper run to the dugout during the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros on Thursday, March 14, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson, left, jokes around with Houston Astros manager Bo Porter before the start of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Thursday, March 14, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Washington Nationals Zach Walters bats during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)