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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann throws during the first inning of a baseball home opener against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park Friday, April 4, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Jordan Zimmermann shakes off flu, but not Braves in Nats’ home opener loss

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Matt Williams (9) walks back to the dugout after being informed by umpire Jim Joyce (66) that Ian Desmond's inside-the-park homer was overturned on replay review and changed to a ground-rule double during the fifth inning of a baseball home opener the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park Friday, April 4, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nats blunders on bases hurt in 2-1 loss to Braves

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Umpires Jim Joyce, left, and Doug Eddings talk on head phones as they review a call during the fifth inning of a baseball home opener between the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park Friday, April 4, 2014, in Washington. Ian Desmond's inside-the-park homer was overturned on replay review and changed to a ground-rule double.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

HARRIS: Fans get an early taste of replay’s impact on baseball

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

Nats Desmond has HR changed to 2B on replay review

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez throws against the New York Mets in the first inning of a baseball game at Citi Field on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)

Gio Gonzalez homers, pitches Nats past Mets 5-1

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon (6) greets teammate Gio Gonzalez (47) at home plate after Gonzalez hit a solo home run off New York Mets starting pitcher Bartolo Colon in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Citi Field on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)

Gio Gonzalez pitches, hits Nats to 5-1 win over Mets

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Ian Desmond (center), who already has established himself as one of the best shortstops in the game, is poised to build on his previous two seasons and have a true breakout year as a key element in the Nationals returning to the postseason in the first year of manager Matt Williams' tenure in D.C. (gregg newton/special to the washington times)

BASEBALL 2014: HARRIS: Nats fans will have reason to celebrate

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

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)

Nationals have at least two years - and maybe more - to enjoy Ian Desmond

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

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)

Gonzalez, Desmond send Nationals over Mets

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Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond, right, celebrates his solo home run with Jayson Werth 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)

Gio Gonzalez, Ian Desmond shine as Nats pound Mets

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