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Just did an interview with Marlins Today writer Alex Carver, which he's titled, "Know Thy Enemy 2009: Washington Nationals." Topics covered:, the Olsen/Willingham trade, Adam Dunn in '09?, Zimmermann and Martis, Nick Johnson and the Nationals' X factor...?(ed. note - Who do you think I picked?) Check it out, and I'll put up a Game Thread soon as we celebrate Kory Casto Day at Federal Baseball.com.

Anderson Hernandez pulled up lame, holding the back of his leg while running out a groundout with what is reportedly a hamstring "strain". Ronnie Belliard took over, knocked in a run, DC wins 6-3. Nick Johnson 2 for 4 with 2 RBI's. Elijah "Super" Dukes 1 for 3 with double, 2 runs scored, 2 RBI's, 1 SB. Cristian Guzman 2 for 3 with a double...and Adam Dunn got a hit...yeah yeah...

The Nationals welcome the Cardinals to Space Coast at 1:05 pm EST.

According to MLB.com's Bill Ladson's article entitled, "Nats tap Lannan for Opening Day start", DC Manager Manny Acta will make the announcement tomorrow...Mr. Ladson also reports it's Scott Olsen and Daniel Cabrera after Lannan...Who will be #4? #5? John "Cool Hand" Lannan on Opening Day!! Now what about the outfield? Sorry...

Dustin Pedroia's out. The Orioles' Brian Roberts is in. The U.S. team got mercy-ruled last night, and will no doubt be looking for redemption. If the US can't beat the Netherlands tonight at 7:30 pm EST, however, it'll be the end of the WBC for Adam Dunn and "Wild" Joel Hanrahan...Do you want to see these Nationals go on in the WBC, or do you want them back in Spring Training? Game time: 7:30 pm EST...Can Adam Dunn Save The United States?

According to an item in New York Daily News' writer Adam Rubin's Star-Ledger Sports' column entitled, "Mets Notebook": "While the Nationals have expressed interest in ex-Met Duaner Sanchez, their budget doesn't allow a $1 million-plus signing, putting their pursuit on the backburner until the price comes down."

I caught an interview with Washington Times' writer Mark Zuckerman on the XM's MLB Homeplate radio show "Inside Pitch" with Jeff Joyce and Kevin Kennedy, and jotted down a few notes about the conversation: Mark Zuckerman says:(paraphrasing, of course) -- The entire organization is preoccupied with the recent scandal. -- Doesn't think this is going away any time soon. --There is a chance Jim Bowden loses his job. -- The Nationals really need to change the perception of the team. Ownership taking a long look...Even if Bowden didn't do anything wrong... -- Manny Acta? No insinuation of Acta's involvement in any of this, but there's a lot of pressure on everyone in the organization. -- '09 Nationals? The team is healthy, which they were not in '08, a better offense with Dunn, Willingham added...w/out injuries should be a better team, at least doesn't think they'll lose 102 again.