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It would be more poetic if there was snow in Washington right now as pitchers and catchers report, but poetry and winter are two things that have both been in decline around here for some time. Maybe I ought to look back and see how many times we’ve been frozen up here when the boys in curly W’s arrive in Viera.<\/p>\n

Clubhouse competition<\/b><\/a> – The Wash. Times<\/i>
A five point look at spring training:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Who’s on first?\n
  2. Two outfielders too many? \n
  3. The fight for fifth\n
  4. Any more moves? \n
  5. What’s next for Dukes?<\/ol>\n

    Nats Seek Stable Set of Arms<\/b><\/a> – The Post<\/i>
    The Nats rotation is up in the air, so this story naturally focuses on Matt Chico<\/span>‘s rehab from Tommy John Surgery. He might be ready in September. No offense, but hopefully he won’t be needed.<\/p>\n

    Starting Rotations, 2008 and 2009<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

    Boone Says Dunn Has The Ability To Do More<\/b><\/a> – The Post<\/i>
    Assistant general manager Bob Boone<\/span> (a former Red who is the father of former Reds who used to play here) wants to mess up Adam Dunn<\/span> for some reason.<\/p>\n

    It’s almost time to ‘Play ball!’<\/b><\/a> – Florida Today<\/i>
    The hometown paper of Space Coast Stadium is back on the beat.<\/p>\n

    Washington Nationals<\/a>, Nats<\/a>, spring training<\/a><\/p>\n

    ©MMX William F. Yurasko<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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