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Flores' left ankle fully healed from September sprain

Nationals catcher Jesus Flores, who suffered a sprained left ankle in a Sept. 2 collision, is 100 percent and playing in the Dominican Winter League.   Full story >
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Photo: Jesus Flores will serve as Washington's starting catcher this season.  (AP)
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Travel to catch the Nationals in Spring Training

Book a Nationals Spring Training Travel Package and travel to Viera, Fla., this spring to watch Ryan Zimmerman and the Nats get ready for the 2009 season.   Book now >
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Patterson calls it a career due to forearm issues

Unable to overcome persistent pain in his right forearm, former Nationals pitcher John Patterson announced his retirement from baseball on Wednesday.   Full story >
  •  Patterson's career stats  •  New in '09: MLB Network  •  Hot Stove coverage

Photo: John Patterson was 18-25 with a 4.32 ERA in his career.  (Evan Vucci/AP)
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Inaugural NatsFest set for Jan. 25 at Nationals Park

Nationals fans are invited to attend NatsFest, the first to be held at Washington's Nationals Park, on Sunday, Jan. 25 from 1 to 5 p.m. ET.   Buy tickets now >
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'The Hawk' takes another stab at Hall of Fame

Appearing on the Hall of Fame ballot for the eighth year, Andre Dawson is one of the top three returning vote-getters. Will he close the gap to induction?   Full story >
  •  Many candidates out of left field  •  Bauman: Deserving trio   •  Hall of Fame site

 
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GM Bowden not done improving Nationals for 2009

Washington has already added pitcher Scott Olsen and slugger Josh Willingham, but general manager Jim Bowden has more moves up his sleeve.   Full story >
  •  Nats hamstrung by injuries in '08  •  Year in Review  •  New in 2009: MLB Network

Photo: The Nats are counting on John Lannan to have a strong sophomore campaign.  (AP)
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Daniel Cabrera is the newest member of the Nationals
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