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Martinez ready for managerial debut Friday

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Nationals manager Dave Martinez has done his best to run a loose camp during this abbreviated spring schedule, finding time for his players to complete their workouts while also allowing them to have fun. A popular new feature has been music during workouts. Bryce Harper got his turn to serve as DJ on Thursday with a playlist featuring old-school hip hop.

Now, the Nationals are about to begin the Grapefruit League portion of the spring, with their first game Friday at 1:05 p.m. ET against the defending World Series champion Astros at the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches.