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Dave on Davey: From O's to Nats, a long journey

The picture is faded, but the memory is clear. On my eighth birthday in 1972, I had the chance to meet Orioles' second baseman Dave Johnson in the team's locker room before a game at Baltimore's Memorial Stadium against the Cleveland Indians.

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Pine tar spat: Johnson says 'read the rulebook'

Davey Johnson says Joe Maddon should "read the rulebook." Maddon says the rulebook shouldn't always rule in the "self- policing" world of major league baseball.

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Interview: Davey Johnson on the Nats new season

Craig Heist talks with Nats Manager Davey Johnson about his team, his managerial style and his outlook for the upcoming season.

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Strasburg gets the ball opening day

Stephen Strasburg will be the Nationals opening day starter when the team takes on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field April 5.

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With Strasburg on the mound, Nats fall to Astros

Stephen Strasburg made his first spring training start on Sunday. That's about the only positive thing the Nationals could take out of the day, as they lost to the Houston Astros 10-2 at Space Coast Stadium to drop to 0-2 in Grapefruit League play.

Tags: Washington Nationals, spring training, stephen strasburg, Adam LaRoche, craig heist,

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Johnson: Strasburg is ready to go

As Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg gets ready to embark on his first full season after Tommy John surgery, manager Davey Johnson is keeping a watchful eye on him to make sure he is not overthrowing but he has no doubt that Strasburg is ready to go.

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