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2013 Lineup Preview: The Infield And Catchers

Found February 27, 2013 on The Nats Blog: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Kurt Suzuki,  Wilson Ramos,  Adam LaRoche,  Danny Espinosa,  Ian Desmond,  Ryan Zimmerman,  Chad Tracy
TEAMS: Washington Nationals
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Continuing with the theme of this series and just to reiterate, it’s difficult to find any significant weakness with this Nationals 25-man roster. The infield and catchers are no exception. All five projected starters are among the best in the league at their positions defensively, and none of them are offensive slouches by any stretch of the imagination. On top of that, the bench players could be starters for a number of MLB teams. Catcher: Kurt Suzuki – This is a position that could go either way for the Nats this season, and I imagine that Suzuki and Wilson Ramos will split a whole lot of time over the course of the season as Ramos gets his legs back under him following knee surgery. With the Nats last year, Suzuki hit .267 with five home runs in just 43 games, and he was a critical piece down the stretch offensively and as a mentor to the best pitching staff in the major leagues. Suzuki has earned the Opening Day start, and I think he just may get it. First Base: Adam La...
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