Washington Nationals

Hey there Washington Nationals fan, this is going to be your newest sources for info on the big club as well as player development and organizational progress.

I'd like to start out with a little of who I am. My name is Joe Conroy and I'm a reporter with the News & Messenger (formerly the Potomac News) in Woodbridge, Va. I've covered both the major league club (with reporting partner Dave Utnik) as well as the High-A Potomac Nationals (Carolina League champs in 2008) just a short trip from my office.

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Lets get the first two teams out of the way.  The Florida Marlins and Washington Nationals are obviously trying to build a team from the ground up.  The Marlins made a big trade this off-season, sending Dontrelle Willis and Miguel Cabera to the Detroit Tigers for a package of six prospects.  The Marlins are hoping these prospects help build toward the future with two of them helping this year.  Andrew Miller is slotted into the third spot in the rotation and Curtis Maybin is their starting centerfielder.  The Marlins also have some other very good young guys, beginning of course with Mr. Fantasy Baseball, Hanley Ramirez.  Dan Uggla, Jeremy Hermida and Mike Jacobs help fill out a line-up that will do their share of hitting this season.  The rotation is a work in progress with four of their five starting pitchers 27 years old or younger.  This team will struggle all year for wins but can definitely help your fantasy team.

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