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FILE - In this March 5, 2014 file photo, Washington Nationals manager Matt Williams (9) stands in the dugout before a spring exhibition baseball game against the New York Mets, in Viera, Fla. With Bryce Harper and Stephen Strasburg fit after offseason surgery, and a rookie skipper in MattWilliams, the Nationals are hoping they'll live up to expectations this season.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
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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)
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Manager Matt Williams greets Michael Taylor and the rest of the Nationals after a spring training victory over the Astros. One of Williams' biggest challenges will be relating to a varied group of younger players in the Nationals' clubhouse. (associated press)
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Nationals first-year manager Matt Williams and shortstop Ian Desmond discuss strategy during practice before a Grapefruit League game against the Tigers in Viera, Fla. The success of first-time managers like the Cardinals' Mike Matheny has led to a trend of teams hiring managers who have no managerial experience in the majors or minors. Williams, the Reds' Bryan Price and the Tigers' Brad Ausmus fit that description heading into the season. (Gregg Newton/special to the Washington Times)
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Washington Nationals manager Matt Williams, left, argues with umpire Jeff Gosney after Gosney ejected Bryce Harper in the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Wednesday, March 26, 2014, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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Washington Nationals manager Matt Williams, left, argues with umpire Jeff Gosney after Gosney ejected Bryce Harper in the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Wednesday, March 26, 2014, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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Matt Williams, first year Manager of the Washington Nationals looks on during their Grapefruit League game against the Detroit Tigers during Spring Training at Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Florida on March 20, 2014. Photo by Gregg Newton
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Matt Williams, first year Manager of the Washington Nationals looks on during their Grapefruit League game against the Detroit Tigers during Spring Training at Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Florida on March 20, 2014. Photo by Gregg Newton
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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Blake Treinen, right, is relieved by manager Matt Williams in the eighth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Friday, March 21, 2014, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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Washington Nationals manager Matt Williams, left, celebrates with center fielder Michael Taylor and others after an exhibition baseball game against the Houston Astros, Friday, March 7, 2014, in Viera, Fla. The Nationals won 8-5. (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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Washington Nationals manager Matt Williams watches his team take batting practice before an exhibition baseball game against the New York Yankees Monday, March 3, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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Washington Nationals manager Matt Williams watches his team take batting practice before an exhibition baseball game against the New York Yankees Monday, March 3, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
