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Ellis. They need comeback years from right fielder Andre Ethier and first baseman James Loney. 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...
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There is no question that the Washington Nationals will be much improved in 2012. With top pitching talents in Stephen Strasburg and Gio Gonzalez, coupled with the hitting ability of Ryan Zimmerman and Jayson Werth, the Nationals are on their way to...
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Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth (28) plays the ball on a bounce on a single hit by Florida Marlins' Emilio Bonifacio in the eighth inning during a baseball game in Miami, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011. The Marlins defeated the Nationals 3-2. View Photo »
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Prospectus Hit and Run: Inspecting the Spectrum, Part I: The Cold Corner, Again by Jay Jaffe
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James excluded catchers from his spectrum, but they fit on the far right once you let go of speed as a consideration and observe positional drift over time. See Bryce Harper and Jesus Montero for the latest examples, Jayson Werth for a relatively...
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Werth’s susceptibility against hard stuff inside from lefties greatly increased. He went from 22 hits against such pitches in 2009 and 2010 to just four in 2011. Werth previously had a history of being a smart hitter when he fell behind in the count. ...
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His arm is tremendous, but his range leaves much to be desired, especially as a center field candidate. As a platoon or extra outfielder, though, his value increases significantly. Finally, Jayson Werth was atrocious in 57 plate appearances when penned...
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Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth (28) takes off his gloves after striking out in the sixth inning during a baseball game against the Florida Marlins in Miami, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011. View Photo »
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13, 2012, 8:54 am With pitchers and catchers due to report Sunday, we've reached the home stretch of the offseason. All week, we'll count down the five biggest storylines facing the Nationals at spring training. Today, it's storyline No. 5: Players who...
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The group would finish in the top six in wOBA in 2004, 2005 and 2006 before punching up to second-best in the game in 2007. By 2007, Shane Victorino was on hand, and ’07 was the season that Jayson Werth stormed onto the scene as well, with a nifty .385...
About Jayson Werth
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Jayson Richard Werth (born May 20, 1979 in Springfield, Illinois) is an outfielder in Major League Baseball who currently plays for the Philadelphia Phillies. He was mainly a bench player with Toronto and Los Angeles, but became a starter in 2007 after an injury to Shane Victorino. Full Article
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 25: Jayson Werth #28 of the Washington Nationals is tagged out by catcher David Ross #8 of the Atlanta Braves in the second inning at Nationals Park on September 25, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 25: Jayson Werth #28 of the Washington Nationals dips out of the way of an inside pitch against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning at Nationals Park on September 25, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 25: Jayson Werth #28 of the Washington Nationals makes a catch against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Nationals Park on September 25, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: Jayson Werth #28 of the Washington Nationals face plants after attempting to make a catch against the Atlanta Braves in the seventh inning at Nationals Park on September 24, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Washington Nationals won, 4-1.
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Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth slides after he dove in vain for a pop foul in foul territory by Atlanta Braves' Jack Wilson during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in Washington. The Nationals won 4-1.
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Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth (28) celebrates his home run against the Atlanta Braves during the eighth inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Washington. The Braves won 7-4.
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Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth, bottom, reacts after being hit by a pick off throw as Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Placido Polanco looks for the loose ball during the seventh inning in the second game a baseball doubleheader, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, in Philadelphia. Catcher...
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Washington Nationals' Danny Espinosa, left, greets Jayson Werth, right, after Werth scored from third base on wild pick off throw from Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz, center, during the seventh inning of the second game a baseball doubleheader, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, in...
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 18: Mike Stanton #27 of the Florida Marlins makes a diving catch on a ball hit by Jayson Werth #28 (not pictured) of the Washington Nationals in the eighth inning at Nationals Park on September 18, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Nationals won the game 4-3.
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 18: Jonny Gomes #30 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with Jayson Werth #28 after scoring in the second inning against the Florida Marlins at Nationals Park on September 18, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth (28) and his teammates celebrate after the Nationals defeated the Florida Marlins 4-3 in a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, in Washington.
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 14: Jayson Werth #28 of the Washington Nationals connects for an RBI single in the top of the third inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on September 14, 2011 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.
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Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth, right, and Rick Ankiel celebrate after Ankiel made the game-ending catch in the bottom of the night inning of the baseball game to preserve the Nationals' 2-0 win over the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011. Werth drove...
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Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth singles home teammate Ryan Zimmerman with the Nationals' second run in the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011.
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Jayson Werth #28 of the Washington Nationals follows through on a sixth inning single against the New York Mets at Citi Field on September 12, 2011 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Jayson Werth #28 of the Washington Nationals celebrates his fifth inning run against the New York Mets with teammate Ross Detwiler #48 at Citi Field on September 12, 2011 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 09: Jayson Werth #28 of the Washington Nationals hits a single that leads to the game winning run on an error in the eleventh inning against the Houston Astros at Nationals Park on September 9, 2011 in Washington, DC. Washington won the game 4-3.
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 09: Jayson Werth #28 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with Chris Marrero #14 after hitting the single that lead to the game winning run on an error in the eleventh inning against the Houston Astros at Nationals Park on September 9, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth, top, celebrates with teammate Jonny Gomes after they defeated the Houston Astros 4-3 in 11 innings in a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 9, 2011, in Washington.
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Washington Nationals' Michael Morse (38) celebrates by throwing a rosin bag at teammate Jayson Werth, left, with Jonny Gomes, right, looking on after defeating the Houston Astros 4-3 in 11 innings in a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 9, 2011, in Washington.
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 08: Jayson Werth #28 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with Michael Morse #38 after hitting a home run in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Nationals Park on September 8, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth (28) celebrates with teammate Michael Morse (38) after hitting a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the thrid inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, in Washington.
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Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth (28) turns to Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Rod Barajas (28) while batting during the second inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington, on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011.
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 05: Tony Gwynn Jr. #10 of the Los Angeles Dodgers catches a line drive by Jayson Werth (not pictured) #28 of the Washington Nationals to end the third inning at Nationals Park on September 5, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth (28) takes off his gloves after striking out in the sixth inning during a baseball game against the Florida Marlins in Miami, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011.
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