Jordan Zimmermann found himself growing a bit anxious this winter, wondering why spring training was only about 1 1/2 months away and no one from the Washington Nationals had called to invite him to their major league camp. 

There is a certain code Manny Acta lives by, one that underscores his rosy outlook on the world that surrounds him. 

Players sauntered into the clubhouse and upon seeing a familiar face would drop their duffel bags and extend a hand and a smile. 

Manny Acta leaned back in his office chair Sunday and chuckled at the question: Is this the best team the Washington Nationals have brought to spring training since he became their manager?"Yeah, yeah. 

As theWashingtonNationals' fifth spring training begins in Viera, Fla. 

There is a void in Florida as pitchers and catchers arrive at spring training - Dodgertown is empty. 

TheWashingtonNationals and Baltimore Orioles each will have 105 games broadcast in high definition this season, up from 40 last year, the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network announced Friday. 

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After a slow offseason, the Nationals made a big splash just before spring training, signing 1B/OF Adam Dunn. 

After a slow offseason, the Nationals made a big splash just before spring training, signing 1B/OF Adam Dunn. 

After a slow offseason, the Nationals made a big splash just before spring training, signing 1B/OF Adam Dunn. 

The Nationals unveiled slugger Adam Dunn in style Feb. 

--1B/OF Adam Dunn said he had doubts through much of the offseason about signing with the Nationals, but after conversations with manager Manny Acta, OF Austin Kearns and 3B Ryan Zimmerman, he warmed to the idea of playing with a team that lost 102 games  

The Nationals unveiled slugger Adam Dunn in style Feb. 

--1B/OF Adam Dunn said he had doubts through much of the offseason about signing with the Nationals, but after conversations with manager Manny Acta, OF Austin Kearns and 3B Ryan Zimmerman, he warmed to the idea of playing with a team that lost 102 games