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• Headed to A’s spring training in Phoenix, Brad Peacock (’10-’11) had to turn his vehicle around in Biloxi, Mississippi when he learned he was traded to the Houston Astros in part of a five-player deal. You can be sure that his dad Jerry will be gassing up the lawnmower trailer for the upcoming season.

• According to Christian Garcia (’12), the Nationals still haven’t informed him what role they want him to fill this season. I’m not sure I know why Washington wants to mess with his success, but the Gio Gonzalez situation might force their hand.

• MLB released their Top 20 Prospects for the Nationals and many former and current Senators made the list:

#1 – Anthony Rendon (’12)
#2 – Brian Goodwin (’12)
#7 – Eury Perez (’12)
#8 – Destin Hood (’12)
#12 – Chris Marrero (’09-’10, ’12)
#14 – Zach Walters (’12)
#15 – Christian Garcia (’12)
#18 – Sandy Leon (’12)

• John Sickels of minorleagueball released his Prospect Book and the Sens to make his list with grades are:

B+ Brian Goodwin (’12)
B+ Anthony Rendon (’12)
B- Christian Garcia (’12)
C+ Destin Hood (’12)
C+ Eury Perez (’12)
C+ Zach Walters (’12)
C Erik Davis (’11-’12)
C Pat Lehman (’11-’12)
C Sandy Leon (’12)
C Chris Marrero (’09-’10, ’12)

• Now is your chance to have a special river monster deliver a Valentine’s Day gift to your special someone. Rascal will deliver a dozen roses to your sweetheart along with two dugout box seats and an in-game video board message as part of the Senators’ Valentine’s Day package for $80. Limited quantities are being sold so act fast.

Old Faces, New Places

• Henry Mateo (’00 & ’05) was signed by Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League

• The Seattle Mariners inked Jhonny Nunez (’08) and extended a non-roster Major League spring training invite to him