The 2013 Washington Nationals are loaded in several positions and appear to be favorites for a possible World Series run. They are not only loaded in top talent, but much of that talent is also young. Catching is one position the Nationals have very little worries.
Last season, the Nats were set behind the plate with Wilson Ramos as starter and Jesus Flores as backup. However, injury gripped the Nats early in the season when Ramos tore his ACL just 25 games in the 2012 season. The Nats moved forward with Flores taking over the starting role and recalling rookie Sandy Leon to fulfill the backup role. Unfortunately for the Nats, injury bad luck continued as Leon went down to injury in a plate collision in his his major league debut. The Nats then recalled another rookie, Johonatan Solano.
On August 3, 2012, the Nats pulled off what I deemed to be the acquisition of the 2012 season by the Nats, sending prospect catcher David Frietas to Oakland for veteran Kurt Suzuk...
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DC Pro Sports Report:
PLAYERS:
Wilson Ramos,
Jesus Flores,
Sandy Leon,
Kurt Suzuki,
Erick Fernandez
TEAMS: Washington Nationals, Los Angeles Dodgers
TEAMS: Washington Nationals, Los Angeles Dodgers
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