Sports: Nationals by the numbers - deliberate hitters, efficient pitchers

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Nationals Journal Nationals by the numbers: deliberate hitters, efficient pitchers Chelsea Janes A look at how the Nationals stack up against the rest of the league in offensive and defensive pace of play. D.C. Sports Bog Randy Wittman would like the Wizards to try harder Dan Steinberg Wizards coach has spent a month talking about his team’s effort. Fancy Stats Jake Locker leads list of unimpressive NFL free agent QBs Neil Greenberg The market for passers is almost never robust -- good quarterbacks don’t hit the market often -- but the free agent quarterbacks available leave a lot to be desired.

More Headlines Russell Westbrook, triple-double machine, is operating at the extreme Adam Kilgore With four straight triple-doubles, Russell Westbrook is stretching what’s possible for a 6-foot-3 guard. Watch Ronda Rousey break TV host’s ribs Matt Bonesteel He said she couldn’t compete with a man. Hot take, bro. ESPN’s Bill Walton makes weird admission during USC-UCLA game Matt Bonesteel The conversation turned to cow-milking during ESPN’s USC-UCLA broadcast, and that’s when things got a little strange. Heath Bell, who once compared himself to Han Solo, wears Star Wars sneakers at Nationals spring training Scott Allen A slimmer Bell hopes The Force is with him this spring. Redskins to host strong safety Tyvon Branch for free agent visit Mike Jones The Redskins need two starting safeties, and are bringing in the former Oakland Raider, who was cut last month.