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They arrive not only with the most talent they've ever assembled but also the confidence they can win the NL East, reinforced by acquisitions of starters Gio Gonzalez and Edwin Jackson and hopeful Jayson Werth will bounce back. They also will have a...
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Washington Nationals got a lot better this offseason with the addition of several key pitchers. Add several healthy players to the mix, including Stephen Strasburg, Ryan Zimmerman, and Adam LaRoche, and the Nationals could be a force to be reckoned with...
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BALTIMORE, MD - MAY 20: Danny Espinosa #18 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with Adam LaRoche #25 after hitting a home run in the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 20, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland. View Photo »
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Obviously, anything can happen. That's their decision
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How else to explain his worst offensive numbers in six years: a .232 average, .718 OPS, 58 RBI and 160 strikeouts? There were, of course, other mitigating factors. Ryan Zimmerman and Adam LaRoche each suffered major injuries early in the season. That...
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Of Course Michael Morse Will Continue To Produce For The Washington Nationals, Right?
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But he had a vision and it's all come together. We've got Ryan Zimmerman, he's healthy. Last year he had [an ab tear] early in the year. We were missing [Adam] LaRoche all year. He's going to be healthy. He's a big bat. And we've got Jayson Werth for...
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He's a solid, but not special player, and he won't hurt the team. Mike Morse, who filled in at first base last year while Adam LaRoche was injured, is expected to play left field. Morse broke out last year when he hit .303 with 31 homers and 95 RBI's....
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Baltimore Orioles' Nick Markakis (21) is safe at first on a ground ball as Washington Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche (25) waits for the ball during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 20, 2011, in Baltimore. View Photo »
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While his floor is still that of 23-27 HRs, 85-ish RBIs, and a BA in the .250-.260 range, his success against breaking pitches will likely determine if he underwhelms yet again or bounces back in a major way. The “Good Luck With That Shit” Gang 15. ...
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He got his pitcher in Gonzalez, but missed out on the big bat when Fielder signed with Detroit and they couldn’t land their desired center fielder. Still, Rizzo expressed confidence with the offense, including Harper as a reason why. “I think that...
About Adam LaRoche
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David Adam LaRoche (born November 6, 1979 in Orange County, California), is a Major League Baseball player. He is currently the starting first baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who traded for him in 2007 after he spent three seasons playing for the Atlanta Braves. Full Article
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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 15: First baseman Adam LaRoche #25 of the Washington Nationals tags out Gaby Sanchez #15 of the Florida Marlins on a double play during the eighth inning at Nationals Park on May 15, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche follows through on his two-run base hit against Florida Marlins pitcher Chris Volstad during the first inning of a baseball game in Miami, Saturday, May 7, 2011. Nationals' Roger Bernadina and Desmond scored on the hit.
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Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche hits a sacrifice fly to score a run in the 10th inning of a baseball game agianst the Florida Marlins in Miami, Friday, May 6, 2011. The Nationals won 3-2 in 10 innings.
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Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche hits a two-run single off Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Maholm in the first inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh Monday, April 25, 2011. The Pirates won 4-2.
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Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche (25) is greeted by Mike Morse (38) as he crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Sunday, April 24, 2011. The Nationals won 6-3.
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St. Louis Cardinals' Ryan Theriot, left, is safe at first for an RBI-single as Washington Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche, right, takes the throw from shortstop Alex Cora during the sixth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Wednesday, April 20, 2011, in St. Louis.
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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 15: Adam LaRoche #25 of the Washington Nationals drives in the winning run in the tenth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Nationals Park on April 15, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Nationals won the game 4-3. All players, coaches and umpires are wearing #42 in...
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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 15: Adam LaRoche #25 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with teammates after scoring in the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Nationals Park on April 15, 2011 in Washington, DC. All players, coaches and umpires are wearing #42 in honor of Jackie...
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Washington Nationals batter Adam LaRoche, third from right, reacts with teammates Tom Gorzelanny, left, Rick Ankiel, Jordan Zimmermann, second from right, and Alex Cora, right, after he drove in the winning run during the tenth inning of a baseball game with the Milwaukee Brewers at...
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Washington Nationals batter Adam LaRoche hits the ball to drive in the winning run during the tenth inning of a baseball game with the Milwaukee Brewers at Nationals Park on Friday, April 15, 2011 in Washington. The Nationals won 4-3 in 10 innings.
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Washington Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche stands on a first base with notation for Jackie Robinson Day on it during a baseball game with the Milwaukee Brewers at Nationals Park on Friday, April 15, 2011 in Washington. The Nationals won 4-3 in 10 innings.
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Washington Nationals base runner Adam LaRoche walks to home after Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Chris Narveson walked a batter during the second inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park on Friday, April 15, 2011 in Washington.
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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Jayson Werth #28 celebrates scoring with teammate Adam LaRoche #25 of the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park on April 13, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Catcher Carlos Ruiz #51 of the Philadelphia Phillies waits for the ball as Adam LaRoche #25 of the Washington Nationals strikes out during the ninth inning at Nationals Park on April 13, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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New York Mets third baseman David Wright applies a late tag as Washington Nationals runner Adam LaRoche (R) steals third base in the second inning of their MLB National League baseball game in New York, April 10, 2011.
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 10: Jose Reyes #7 of the New York Mets runs safely to first base as the throw is late to Adam LaRoche #25 of the Washington Nationals during their game on April 10, 2011 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.
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Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche hits an 11th-inning two-run home run during a baseball game against the Florida Marlins in Miami, Thursday, April 7, 2011.
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Atlanta Braves' Jason Heyward (22) dives back to first safely against Washington Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche, right, during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 3, 2011, in Washington. The Braves won 11-2.
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Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche, left, is congratulated by teammate Jerry Hairston Jr. , right, after hitting a home run in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 in Viera, Fla. The Mets won 8-2.
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Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche hits a home run in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 in Viera, Fla. The Mets won 8-2.
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Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche, right, singles off a pitch by St. Louis Cardinals' Blake King (66) in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Friday, March 18, 2011 in Viera, Fla.
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Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche hits a line drive into a double play in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets Thursday, March 10, 2011 in Viera, Fla. Washington won 6-5.
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Washington Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche tosses a ball during a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, in Viera, Fla.
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Baltimore Orioles' Nick Markakis (21) is safe at first on a ground ball as Washington Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche (25) waits for the ball during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 20, 2011, in Baltimore.
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Washington Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa, right, celebrate his three-run home run with teammate Adam LaRoche (25) during the second inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, May 20, 2011, in Baltimore.
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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 15: First baseman Adam LaRoche #25 of the Washington Nationals tags out Gaby Sanchez #15 of the Florida Marlins on a double play during the eighth inning at Nationals Park on May 15, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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