Nats Report Card

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By Mark Zuckerman

NATIONALS FIRST-HALF REPORT CARD

Player Grade Comment

Catchers

JESUS FLORES B+ Was supposed to spend year in minors but has thrived as everyday catcher.

PAUL LO DUCA D Injuries, subpar play cost him his starting job; now he's on the trade block.

WIL NIEVES C High-energy backup catcher enjoyed some big moments early on.

Infielders

NICK JOHNSON INC. Season again ruined by a major injury for snakebitten first baseman.

DMITRI YOUNG C- Has raised his average to respectable levels but has only 10 RBI.

FELIPE LOPEZ D Hasn't played to any level of consistency, and he has made countless mental gaffes.