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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)

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

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

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)

BASEBALL 2014: Rookie managers make up for inexperience with modern thinking

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, left, is held by first base coach Tony Tarasco as he argues with umpire Jeff Gosney, right, after Gosney ejected 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)

Harper ejected in Nationals’ loss to Cardinals

By CHUCK KING - Associated Press

With Williams in charge, Nationals eye playoffs

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals first baseman Tyler Moore (12) hits a spring exhibition baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Viera, Fla. The Nationals won 16-15. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals close to final roster after five cuts made Tuesday afternoon

By Mark Zuckerman - CSNwashington.com

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Tom Koehler throws in the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Monday, March 24, 2014, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

McLouth 2 RBIs leads Nats over Marlins 4-1

By SANDRA HARWITT - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Taylor Jordan throws in the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Monday, March 24, 2014, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Taylor Jordan impresses, now Nats must make decision

By Mark Zuckerman - CSNwashington.com

Fister shines, Espinosa homers twice in Nats’ win

Associated Press

This is a 2014 photo of Doug Fister of the Washington Nationals baseball team. This image reflects the Nationals active roster as of, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, when this image was taken. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals’ Doug Fister looks sharp in first exhibition start since March 2

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals second baseman Anthony Rendon makes a throw to first during a spring training baseball workout, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, in VIera, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Matt Williams not ready to name Nats’ starter at second base

By Mark Zuckerman - CSNwashington.com