Stephen Strasburg

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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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FILe - In this March 4, 2014 file photo,Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws in a spring exhibition baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, in Kissimmee, Fla. With Bryce Harper and 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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CORRECTS OPENING DAY TO MARCH 31, NOT APRIL 4 - Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) warms up before an exhibition baseball game against the Detroit Tigersat Nationals Park Saturday, March 29, 2014, in Washington. Strasburg is scheduled to start on opening day on March 31. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) warms up before an exhibition baseball game against the Detroit Tigersat Nationals Park Saturday, March 29, 2014, in Washington. Strasburg is scheduled to start on opening day on March 31. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Stephen Strasburg of the Washington Nationals pitches during their Grapefruit League game against the Detroit Tigers at Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Florida on March 20, 2014. Strasburg gave up three hits over five innings, with one walk and five strikeouts as the Nationals defeated the Tigers 8-1. Strasburg is 3-0 with a 0.64 ERA in spring training action thus far. As he gets ready for Washington's opening game against the New York Mets on March 31, Strasburg has given up one earned run and eight hits in 14 innings with 10 strikeouts and four walks."I'm just trying to go out there and commit to every pitch and take what happens," Strasburg said after the game against the Tigers. In addition to working on his slider, Strasburg has also been trying to do a better job of holding runners on base. Photo by Gregg Newton

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Stephen Strasburg of the Washington Nationals pitches during their Grapefruit League game against the Detroit Tigers at Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Florida on March 20, 2014. Strasburg gave up three hits over five innings, with one walk and five strikeouts as the Nationals defeated the Tigers 8-1. Strasburg is 3-0 with a 0.64 ERA in spring training action thus far. Photo by Gregg Newton

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Stephen Strasburg of the Washington Nationals pitches during the second inning of their Grapefruit League game against the Detroit Tigers at Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Florida on March 20, 2014. Strasburg gave up three hits over five innings, with one walk and five strikeouts as the Nationals defeated the Tigers 8-1. Strasburg is 3-0 with a 0.64 ERA in spring training action thus far. Photo by Gregg Newton