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Turner soaking up MLB learning experience

WASHINGTON -- Nationals shortstop Trea Turner hasn't had a lot of playing time since he arrived in the big leagues last August, serving mostly as a pinch-hitter and pinch-runner. But he is not complaining.

"I get to get in there," Turner said. "I will do whatever it takes. Whatever they need -- pinch-running, trying to steal a base, play a couple of innings of defense."

Turner, who is ranked as the Nationals' No. 2 prospect according to MLB.com, said he has learned a lot from his teammates as far as eating right and getting early work done on the field.