February 9, 2012

Rizzo pleased with young players' progress

Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said his most pleasant surprise in 2011 has been the maturation of the club's young players, including shortstop Ian Desmond, second baseman Danny Espinosa, catcher Wilson Ramos and righty Jordan Zimmermann.

After progress, Nationals' Wang revisits Mets

Chien-Ming Wang has progressed since facing the Mets on July 29, and when he takes the mound at Citi Field on Tuesday, he'll be countered by Dillon Gee, who seeks a return to his early-season form.

Lerner pleased by Nationals' progress in 2011

Nationals principal owner Mark Lerner said he is pleased by the progress the team has made this year.

Reports good on Zimmerman's progress

Nationals manager Jim Riggleman spoke to third baseman Ryan Zimmerman on Thursday. Zimmerman, who is on the disabled list after surgery to repair an abdominal injury, is performing baseball activities — taking batting practice, hitting off a batting tee, taking ground balls and long tossing — at the team's complex in Viera, Fla.

Next step of progress in sight for Zimmerman

Third baseman Ryan Zimmerman, on the disabled list because of an abdominal strain, is expected to start baseball activities in Viera, Fla., by the end of the month, according to general manager Mike Rizzo.