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In this Feb. 28, 2020, photo, Oklahoma's Cade Cavalli throws a pitch during an NCAA baseball game against Arkansas in Houston. The Washington Nationals selected Cavalli in the baseball draft Wednesday, June 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson) **FILE**

Cade Cavalli, 2020 first-round pick, to join Nationals’ pool as third player opts out

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez answers a reporter's question during a news conference prior to practice for Game 1 of the NLDS baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) ** FILE **

Dave Martinez discusses life on a farm, what spring training could entail when baseball returns

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez celebrates with fans during a parade to celebrate the team's World Series baseball championship over the Houston Astros in Washington. Martinez says the World Series champs will raise their banner and present their rings at their stadium with fans in attendance -- no matter how or when or if the 2020 season starts. Like his general manager, Mike Rizzo, Martinez is optimistic there will be a major league season this year and has been mapping out what a second spring training camp might look like. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Nats skipper Martinez: Banner, rings to be revealed for fans

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Victor Robles heads to first on an RBI single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) **FILE**

Better plate discipline could move up Victor Robles in Nationals’ order

By Chuck King - Associated Press

Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer, left, gets a high-five from fellow pitcher Anibal Sanchez during spring training baseball practice Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Nats’ Max Scherzer to face Astros in exhibition opener

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals fans cheers during a rally following the parade to celebrate the team's World Series baseball championship over Houston Astros, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) ** FILE **

Nationals’ World Series win creates ‘profound impact’ for merchandise dealers

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals celebrate after Game 7 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Houston. The Nationals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Dave Martinez planted seeds that grew into Series title

By Thom Loverro

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon celebrates with the trophy in the locker room after Game 7 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Houston. The Nationals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Nationals, GM Rizzo earn ‘I told you so’ World Series title

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, left, waves a flag and Ryan Zimmerman, right, hoists the World Series trophy as the baseball team arrives at Dulles Airport, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, in Chantilly, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals return to jubilant city

By Matthew Paras and Sophie Kaplan - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Howie Kendrick hits a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning of Game 7 of the baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) ** FILE **

Clutch Kendrick lands winning blow as Nats take World Series

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Howie Kendrick is congratulated by Juan Soto after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of Game 7 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Nationals win World Series in heart-stopping Game 7 over Astros

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg reacts after Houston Astros' Michael Brantley grounded out to end the fifth inning of Game 6 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Strasburg, Nats top Astros 7-2, force World Series Game 7

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez argues an interference call during the seventh inning of Game 6 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ** FILE **

Nationals react to Trea Turner interference debacle as Torre defends call

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Trea Turner knocks the glove away from Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel during the seventh inning of Game 6 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Trea Turner interference call upheld, Dave Martinez ejected

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer speaks during a news conference before Game 5 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Washington. Scherzer was slated to start Sunday's World Series game, has been scratched with spasms in his neck and right trapezius. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Max Scherzer status still up in the air as Nationals leave for Houston

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of Game 1 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) **FILE**

Max Scherzer won’t start World Series Game 5 vs. Astros

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto reacts after striking out during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Juan Soto comes back down to Earth

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Adam Eaton scores on a double by Anthony Rendon during the first inning of Game 2 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) **FILE**

Nationals’ old-school ‘putting-the-ball-in-play’ mantra part of identity

By Thom Loverro

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg walks out of the clubhouse to participate in a baseball workout, Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Washington, in advance of the team's appearance in the World Series. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Nats eye good Series starts from Scherzer, Strasburg et al

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez raises the NLCS trophy after Game 4 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, in Washington. The Nationals won 7-4 to win the series 4-0. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Bumpy road for Nationals manager leads to ‘beautiful place’

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press