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A neutral site for the World Series would take away home-field moments like this.

Phil Wood: Driving in the opposition of neutral site for World Series

Phil Wood · October 29, 2011 4:00 am

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The Rangers'franchise, in its second-straight World Series, has never won a title.

Phil Wood: D.C. fans didn’t follow franchise to Texas

Phil Wood · October 22, 2011 4:00 am

Phil Wood: Age doesn’t matter for Nats, Johnson

Phil Wood · October 15, 2011 4:00 am

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Washington Nationals closer Drew Storen recorded 43 saves this season.

Phil Wood: Deal not made working out in Nats’ favor

Phil Wood · October 8, 2011 4:00 am

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Second baseman Danny Espinosa led the Nationals with 166 strikeouts this season.

Phil Wood: Nationals’ offense seems to have a contact problem

Phil Wood · October 1, 2011 4:00 am

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Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth has almost 100 starts in center field in his career.

Phil Wood: One central question for the Nats in 2012

Phil Wood · September 24, 2011 4:00 am

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Nats shortstop Ian Desmond entered the weekend hitting .283 in the leadoff slot.

Phil Wood: Desmond making mark in leading role for Nats

Phil Wood · September 17, 2011 4:00 am

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The Nationals have dropped in the standings since Davey Johnson took over the team.

Phil Wood: Johnson needs more time to put stamp on Nationals

Phil Wood · September 10, 2011 4:00 am

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The Nationals'staff ERA has lowered significantly since Steve McCatty took over as the pitching coach in June 2009.

Phil Wood: McCatty: Nats’ shot in arm

Phil Wood · September 3, 2011 4:00 am

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Brad Peacock, who played in the Futures game during the All-Star break, could be called up by the Nats in September.

Phil Wood: Ready for addition by subtraction

Phil Wood · August 27, 2011 4:00 am

Phil Wood: Fielder is not the Nationals’ first priority

Phil Wood · August 20, 2011 4:00 am

Phil Wood: Nats waiting for a sign

Phil Wood · August 13, 2011 4:00 am