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Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper bats against the New York Yankees during a spring training game in Viera, Fla., Thursday, March 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Nats recall Bryce Harper, place Ryan Zimmerman on DL

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

**FILE** In this Sept. 28, 2011, photo, Washington Nationals catcher Ivan Rodriguez acknowledges cheers form the crowd before batting during a baseball game against the Florida Marlins in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Rodriguez left an imprint on the Nationals

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

**FILE** Washington Nationals outfielder Michael Morse sits on the bench moments before the start of a spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on March 6, 2012, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Morse was scratched off the starting line up because he felt discomfort in his back while warming up. The Nationals won 5-2. (Associated Press)

Morse out at least six weeks; Storen surgery successful

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

**FILE** Washington Nationals outfielder Michael Morse sits on the bench moments before the start of a spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on March 6, 2012, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Morse was scratched off the starting line up because he felt discomfort in his back while warming up. The Nationals won 5-2. (Associated Press)

Nationals’ Michael Morse out for at least six weeks

By Nathan Fenno and Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Sixty-nine-year-old Davey Johnson has managed five different teams for a total of 2127 games, 89 of which has come with the Nationals. (Associated Press)

Mike Rizzo, Davey Johnson share vision of building franchise for the future

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

**FILE** Washington Nationals pitcher Ross Detwiler (Associated Press)

Detwiler’s evolution culminates in spot in Nats’ rotation

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Nationals utility man Mark Derosa played in only 47 games last season due to a wrist injury, hitting .279 with no home runs and 12 RBI. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Nationals’ Mark DeRosa looks forward to Opening Day in park where he blossomed

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

The Nationals sent John Lannan to Triple-A and will now use Ross Detwiler in the rotation to begin the season. (Associated Press)

John Lannan requests trade from Nationals after demotion to Triple-A

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

The Nationals on Tuesday demoted pitcher John Lannan to the minor leagues. They'll use Ross Detwiler in the fifth spot. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

DALY: Demoting Lannan on season’s eve shows these aren’t Nationals of yesteryear

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

Rookie Bryce Harper will patrol center field for the Nationals this season, but just when he will be promoted from Triple-A Syracuse is difficult to predict. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Center stage awaits Nationals phenom Bryce Harper

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Infielder Chad Tracy was among those who got to bask in the news that they made the Nationals' 25-man roster. (Associated Press)

Perseverance pays off for four Nationals in the form of spots on the roster

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals outfielder Michael Morse has been sidelined since March 6 with a strained lat, but he should return to resume baseball activities on Sunday. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Nats GM Mike Rizzo hopeful Michael Morse will be ready for Opening Day

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Xavier Nady is shown playing with the New York Yankees in 2008. (Associated Press)

Nationals sign Nady to minor league deal

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper made his spring training debut in center field against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Recovered Bryce Harper gets audition in center field

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Detroit Tigers Prince Fielder bats against the Philadelphia Phillies during a spring training baseball game in Lakeland, Fla., Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Prince Fielder settling in with Detroit, but he still has love for the Nationals

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Nationals pitching prospect Sammy Solis to undergo Tommy John surgery

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman fields a ground ball during the team's first official spring training full squad workout Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Nationals lock up Zimmerman for next eight seasons

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman fields a ground ball during the team's first official spring training full squad workout Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Zimmerman, Nationals expected to complete contract extension Sunday

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Washington Nationals third basemen Ryan Zimmerman batted .289 with 12 homeruns and 49 RBI last season in 101 games. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nationals, Zimmerman will continue to negotiate extension until end of Saturday

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times