I have some housekeeping business to address before we get to the best of the Nationals getting ready for spring training.
As I'm sure you've noticed by now, we have a new Nats beat reporter here on MASNsports.com, Mark Zuckerman!
Guess the news is out there now: Yes, I've been hired as @masnNationals new beat writer. Thrilled to get started, heading to Viera tomorrow!
-- Mark Zuckerman (@MarkZuckerman) February 16, 2016
JUST IN: Welcome @MarkZuckerman as MASN's new #Nats beat writer! Release: https://t.co/1akuylJ2ut pic.twitter.com/Vx6A8Q5FEX
-- Nationals on MASN (@masnNationals) February 16, 2016
Be sure to give Mark a follow on Twitter (@MarkZuckerman) for all the latest Nats news during spring training and throughout the season! His first day on the job consisted of flying to Viera, Fla., so he'll have all the updates on-site at Space Coast Stadium.
And now, baseball!
Nationals players have been posting all week leading up to the start of spring training yesterday, so I'll just keep a running tab of what's going on below. Be sure to check back for any new posts throughtout the day!
Headed to #SpringTraining today! Baseball is back!
-- Trea Turner (@treavturner) February 16, 2016
CA ------> FL #SpringTraining time
-- Lucas Giolito (@LGio27) February 15, 2016
Great to be here and settled in the appartment with @KieBOOM22 @Nick_Lee13 ... Baking the housewarming cake as I tweet this
-- Lucas Giolito (@LGio27) February 17, 2016
Finished product #SpringTraining2016 pic.twitter.com/HthAMPMjY0
-- Lucas Giolito (@LGio27) February 17, 2016
-- Spencer Kieboom (@KieBOOM22) February 17, 2016
First official day of Spring Training 2016 pic.twitter.com/7TdgSoPYGE
-- Spencer Kieboom (@KieBOOM22) February 18, 2016
Watch out. @KieBOOM22's gif game is on point
-- Lucas Giolito (@LGio27) February 18, 2016
Hello, old friend. It's really good to see you once again. pic.twitter.com/lSbUjGay8E
-- Mark Zuckerman (@MarkZuckerman) February 18, 2016
On my way to Florida. Brace yourself... pic.twitter.com/qrFt5EgVAO
-- Max Scherzer (@Max_Scherzer) February 18, 2016
Spring training 2016 lets do this! @adidasBaseball pic.twitter.com/6DrECTt4YA
-- Matt den Dekker (@UpperDekker) February 18, 2016
My Office #BackToWork #ST2016 #Nats2016 âš¾ï¸ðŸ¤‘😎
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