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Washington Nationals' baserunner Chris Heisey rounds third scoring during the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Saturday, March 26, 2016, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Chris Heisey, Blake Treinen last to make Nationals’ opening day roster

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer speaks at a press conference before an exhibition baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Friday, April 1, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg set to pitch opening series in Atlanta

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker watches batting practice before a spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees, Wednesday, March 23, 2016, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Dusty Baker, Nationals will find it won’t be lonely at top of National League

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Michael Taylor swings at a pitch during an intrasquad baseball game at a spring training workout, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Michael A. Taylor forces way into Nationals’ plans after hot spring training

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper bats against the New York Mets in a spring training baseball game, Thursday, March 3, 2016, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Nationals were hoping to play under the lights, but game against Marlins canceled

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals second baseman Trea Turner (7) throws to first base for an out on Atlanta Braves' Nick Swisher during the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jon Barash) **FILE**

Trea Turner teases a bright future at shortstop for Nationals

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper walks back to the dugout after he popped out during the third inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, in Washington. The Orioles won 4-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bryce Harper aiming to build upon transcendent National League MVP season

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Dusty Baker, left, smiles, with general manager Mike Rizzo, during a news conference to present Baker as the new manager of the Washington Nationals baseball team, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals manager Dusty Baker called Joe Gibbs for advice

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker talks with children during the team's "Winterfest" baseball fan festival Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals prepare to write own stories with Dusty Baker as manager

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Dusty Baker poses for a picture after a news conference to present him as the new manager of the Washington Nationals baseball team, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Dusty Baker, back in baseball with Nationals, knows he must adapt to survive

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker sits in the dugout prior to a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

SNYDER: Nationals again show dysfunction in process of hiring Dusty Baker

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker (12) stands in the dugout during a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013. The Pirates won 4-2. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

LOVERRO: Hiring of Dusty Baker gives Nationals a respected, admired leader

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

FILE - This Oct. 6, 2012 file photo shows Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker laughing before Game 1 of the National League division baseball series between the San Francisco Giants and the Reds, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)

Experienced, vivacious Dusty Baker ready to take over Nationals

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

FILE - This Sept. 20, 2013, file photo, shows then-Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker (12) in the dugout before a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh. The Washington Nationals say they have hired Dusty Baker as their manager. The team announced the move on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Washington Nationals hire Dusty Baker as their next manager

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

FILE - This Oct. 6, 2012 file photo shows Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker laughing before Game 1 of the National League division baseball series between the San Francisco Giants and the Reds, in San Francisco. The Reds and Baker have agreed to a two-year contract extension. The Reds said a formal announcement will be made Monday afternoon, Oct. 15, 2012.The 63-year-old manager led the team to its second National League Central Division title in three seasons this year. He has been with the Reds five seasons. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)

Bud Black contract may mean Dusty Baker manages Washington Nationals, report

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

FILE - This Sept. 30, 2013 file photo, Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker talks with visitors behind the batting cage during the baseball team's workout in Pittsburgh. The Reds decided to replace Baker on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

LOVERRO: Isn’t it bizarre respected manager Dusty Baker doesn’t have a job?

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2014 file photo, baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron waves during a reception in his honor in Washington. The 40th anniversary of Hank Aaron's 715th home run finds the Hall of Famer, now 80, coping with his recovery from hip surgery. The anniversary of his famous homer on April 8, 1974 will be celebrated before the Braves' home opener against the Mets on Tuesday night. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Aaron set to savor 40th anniversary of 715th homer

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 8, 1974 file photo, Atlanta Braves' Hank Aaron eyes the flight of the ball after hitting his 715th career homer in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Atlanta. The 40th anniversary of Hank Aaron's 715th home run finds the Hall of Famer, now 80, coping with his recovery from hip surgery. The anniversary of his famous homer on April 8, 1974 will be celebrated before the Braves' home opener against the Mets on Tuesday night. (AP Photo/Harry Harrris, File)

Forty years later, Hank Aaron plans to enjoy celebration of historic home run

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

In this March 13, 2014 photo, Dusty Baker tends to greens in his garden at his home in Granite Bay, Calif. While his former players and fellow managers are busy preparing for opening day, Baker is busy tending to his crops, planning his next plantings and minding his vineyard and the several hybrid fruit trees that border it. Out of uniform for the first time since taking 2007 off between managerial jobs with the Cubs and Reds, Baker is not slowing down much from his pressure-packed days in the dugout. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

With a season on-deck, Dusty Baker’s garden grows

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Bryan Price smiles after being named manager of the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013, at a news conference in Cincinnati. Price, who had been the National League baseball team's pitching coach, was signed to a three year contract. Price replaced Dusty Baker. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Bryan Price promoted from pitching coach to Reds manager

By Joe Kay - Associated Press