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Wire Taps: New facility will accelerate Nationals, Astros relations; Different middle, different defense; Dusty Baker's son making his way as prospect

Catch up on the weekend that was in Washington Nationals news as Spring Training approaches...

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Depending on who you were rooting for yesterday, there's only one thing left to do: Either bask in the glory of a victory and let that carry you to Spring Training, or count the days until pitchers and catchers report.

No matter who you rooted for, here's the latest from Nats Park.

New spring facility will accelerate relations between Nationals and Astros
The Astros are an up-and-coming club with holes to fill. So are the Nationals -- and coincidentally, the two teams share a Spring Training facility.

With an new middle, things will be a little different on defense for the Nats
Danny Espinosa and Wilson Ramos are both no longer Nats -- Trea Turner has shifted from center field to shortstop, while Adam Eaton and Derek Norris have slotted in at center field and catcher. Needless to say, change is afoot on defense for the Nats.

Darren Baker, son of Dusty, making his way as a prospect
The younger Baker played in Saturday's Player Development Pipeline Premier event, featuring many of the best prospects in the state of California -- and he's ready to cement his own legacy as a ballplayer.

Craig Stammen talks about his wife's hole-in-one on their honeymoon
Craig Stammen's wife, Audrey, sank a hole-in-one in Manele Lanai, Hawaii -- the two reacted accordingly.