Questions linger as the Nats pack their bags following Spring Training – The Washington Post

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The first, shortened chapter of the Washington Nationals season came to a close Tuesday as the team wrapped up spring training in West Palm Beach. After less than a month in Florida because of the lockout, the Nationals started to clear out their clubhouse to head north.“I’m excited about this group,” Nationals Manager Dave Martinez said. “They’re getting along, starting to build that chemistry. Now, it’s honing down on the 28 guys we got for and getting them to D.C. and getting them to rock and roll right away.”At the entrance to the clubhouse Tuesday, pitcher Paolo Espino had two black suitcases marked with Nationals tags right next to his locker. A few seats down, reliever Patrick Murphy also had two suitcases along with a bag full of gloves. First baseman Josh Bell rolled his suitcase into another corner, passing by a Louis Vuitton bag sitting between center fielder Victor Robles and third baseman Carter Kieboom’s lockers. Opening Day starter Patrick Corbin had two of his own sitting at his locker by the pitchers’ section of the clubhouse.Meanwhile, Nationals equipment managers were busy at work. On Monday, one was putting clothes and other items into…
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