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[BSLChrisStoner]

MASN: http://www.masnsport...pening-day.html

[Oriole85]

I don't think so, but not impossible. Think at minimum they'll want the service time and maybe super II status. He seems to be a slow starter at every level. He should be a freshman in college (I think), give him some time at Syracuse and bring him when he's ready. I don't think the Nationals will be much more than a 500 team this year, but they do have a better chance if the playoffs expand next year.

[JonathanMitchell]

I agree with Oriole85. I think due to Super Two retraints they will wait until June-July to call him up.

[BSLChrisStoner]

NBC Sports / Hardball Talk: http://hardballtalk....-top-prospects/

Nice little top of the rotation for the Nationals. Could be an interesting year for them.

[BSLChrisStoner]

FanGraphs: Oakland's Gio Haul: A Cynic's View
http://www.fangraphs...-a-cynics-view/

[BSLChrisStoner]

MASN: http://www.masnsport...o-gonzalez.html

[BSLChrisStoner]

MASN: http://www.masnsport...-in-center.html

[BSLChrisStoner]

Baseball Prospectus: Goldstein / Top 11 Prospects
http://www.baseballp...articleid=15894

[JeremyStrain]

Just another source for some info and conversation, but I've done some blogging about the Nats over at http://exileontheana...a.blogspot.com/ if anyone is interested.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Just another source for some info and conversation, but I've done some blogging about the Nats over at http://exileontheana...a.blogspot.com/ if anyone is interested.

Thanks Jeremy, good stuff, hope others will check this out.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Baseball Think Factory: http://www.baseballt...ngton_nationals

With the money wrapped into Werth, that projection has to be rather scary for Nationals fans.

[BSLChrisStoner]

NBC Sports / Hardball Talk: http://hardballtalk....-edwin-jackson/

A 1 year deal for Jackson is a very nice signing. That Nationals will be an interesting team to watch this year.

[BSLChrisStoner]

MLB Daily Dish: Complete Organizational Chart
http://www.mlbdailyd...izational-chart

[BSLChrisStoner]

The Baseball Report: Nationals Sign Ryan Zimmerman to Long-term Extension
http://fcpbaseballre...term-extension/

[NewMarketSean]

Hate to say it this is going to be an exciting Nationals team. Outside of extensive injuries, their pitching is top 4-5 in the league, IMO.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Hate to say it this is going to be an exciting Nationals team. Outside of extensive injuries, their pitching is top 4-5 in the league, IMO.

I agree. In the 2012 Early Thoughts thread, I have them making the playoffs.

[DJ MC]

Hate to say it...

Liar

[JeremyStrain]

Hate to say it...

Liar

I won't even lie. I picked them to make the playoffs, and I'm going to follow them MUCH more closely this season.

[Adam Wolff]

Should be a really competitive division this year. Phillies will obviously still be good, although maybe a bit weaker overall. Marlins and Nats are both improved and should be around .500. Braves are always good, another team that should be around .500. Might be a rough go at it for the Mets this year, but I won't lose any sleep over that.

I'd love to see the Nats win the division. They'll never come close to being my team, but they're certainly my 2nd favorite and my primary NL team. Their pitching should be sweet and their offense is nothing to scoff at either. I'm excited to see what they can do.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Hardball Times: Five Questions
http://www.hardballt...ton-nationals5/