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dave feldman find out with a really ticks off bryce harper.ell you who fell in love with rg3. first, the latest with the nationals. there's plenty to report on. the nats showed today they plan to build a contender by signing ryan zimmerman to a long-term contract. it was something he'd hoped for the day he became the nat's first draft pick in 2005. the team showed they appreciate his service, and in turn he showed his loyalty to the club. the 27-year-old will be a national through 2019, possibly 2020. adding a 6 year, $100 million

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i know that i need to do that. >> who does bryce harper remind you of? >> bryce harper?t compare -- every player has their own little mystique and talent. he's just got a lot of talent. he's been going up against people a lot older than him. at every level of development, at 17 i wrote his name down as the number one pick for the boston nationals, the draft. so i've been around him quite a bit. and he's a special talent. >> reporter: davie johnson just might be the biggest bryce harper fan down here. have your manager in your corner, good place to be. the nationals also had some company and they will be here the next few days, the wounded warriors amputee softball team sponsored by the nationals. they've been training at the complex getting ready for a double header they're going to have down here in vieira tomorrow night. these guys are having a grand old time here in spring training. the team comprised of veterans from afghanistan and iraq who are amputees. it's hard to tell who appreciates their presence here at the space coast stadium more, the wounded warriors or th

one of the big reps is bryce harper. main question is will he start this season in the big leagues?the topics i discussed with him this week. >> that would be a dream come true. i'm going to come in here and work my butt off and take everything in and try to listen and really try to succeed out here and having davey johnson on my side is huge. that boosts my confidence a lot. having everybody in the clubhouse with all the veteran guys that are on my side also. it is really exciting to come in this year and hopefully i can make things happen. >> davie johnson reportedly told rizzo, keep an open mind about this kid. i don't know what your ideas are about this kid. >> i help they can make a decision. i just want to get up this and work hard for this club. >> is there more up side to waiting and having you come up midseason or later and when maybe you've just got -- i think you got like 600 professional plate appearances when you have more experience and then doing it as opposed to the down side of maybe you start it up and you didn't have a great start? >> the thing is, every level tha

what are bryce harper's chances of heading north with the nats?he latest is next on the sports edge. >>> a high-speed urban bike ride is cool. extreme mountain bicycler turns on the helmet cam and rolled downhill through the city and the enormous obstacle course set up with onlookers. imagine that. riding longside. can you watch the entire video on the website and that is pretty neat stuff. hundreds of bystanders watched along in realtime. ealtime. . >> hello, everybody. i'm live in viera, florida. the first squad workout is tomorrow and that is the most optimistic camp since arriving in d.c. in tea. and there is no question about it. all of the naysayers are saying this could be a very, very good team. steven straussburg, a big part of the feeling. 18 months after tommy john surgery, he's raring to go and expected to be the ace on a very, very deep pitching rotation and is expected to be shut down after 160 innings. regardless of where the team is positioned. >> and you never know what is going happen. that is a tough situation, you know, hopeful

>> i think no. >> spring training is a couple weeks awatch the big story bryce harper all throughout ing. let's assume harper just kills it. okay. bats over .300. has a few home runs. do you put him on the opening day roster? >> at his age i still say no. i still say because if you do i still think it's rushing him no matter what he does there. but if he does do, if the scenario plays out the way you just said it then i could see there being a lot of pressure to do it, a lot of pressure internally, a lot of pressure externally. yeah it could happen but i personally would not do it. >> from a business standpoint it makes sense to start him down at triple-a, keep him there for a couple months because then you have him for another year. >> absolutely. really the only reason you would do it is if the external pressure from the fans got to be so much but i think the nationals would definitely try to resist doing that. >> he always talks about not liking the other d.c. teams. the wizards, the cams. i think it's just being immature. at what point do you think he'll wrap his arms around, hey,

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and this is no different with bryce harper.hink you go in and you look at everyone equally and make your evaluations and the players will dictate that order. >> when you manage the game day, when you at the game, game's going on and is that fun? does it work? are you enjoying it? >> it's fun. it's tough for the competition, the more fun it is for me. the bigger the games, the more fun it is and everything is heightened. so, you know, important games this year in september, you know, that is everybody's goal. and that is everybody's strife for that and instead of finishing out the year and they meant a lot to the other clubs last year and we were smiling very well. >> johnson works out in the weight room and runs on the treadmill and in game time shape. he is not there but will be in opening day. >> thank you, feldy. >>> the countdown for opening day has begun. april 5th at the chicago cubs. the home opener is 105 on april 12th. johnson is so confident, the nats can fire him if they don't make the play-offs. i think we should ta

going by the clubhouse, the big question now, what about bryce harper? the powerful swing is still there. all eyes are on him. this year, he told reporters that he plans on keeping his mouth shut. and an embarrassing loss to carolina and the wizards. >> football? >> everything. >> the redskins. take a look. >> the east room of the white house was turned into a blues room and even the president got into the act. >> ♪ baby ♪ >> it was broadcast on pbs. b.b. king, mick jagger and others were there to honor the blues and black history month. we will be right back. [ tires squeal, engine revs ] ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] not everything powerful has to guzzle fuel. the 2012 e-class bluetec from mercedes-benz. see your authorized mercedes-benz dealer for exceptional offers through mercedes-benz financial services. >> a cool start and nine spanish. 61. -- a cool start and a nice finish. >> great. >> looking forward to the warm weather. >> thanks for joining us. "nightline" is next. people! look at you! texting...blogging... all this technology, but you're st

-- bryce harper is known for his unfiltered use of twitter.tter account is gone. he deleted it after the team's seminar on media awareness, how interesting. >>> maryland head coach mark turgeon is all about playing fair. he feels hike when your team has a convince -- like when your team has a convincing lead it's unsportsman like to shove it in their face and run up the score. you can imagine his displeasure when north carolina scored with .17 seconds left and a 17 point lead the last time these two met in college park. tonight they have a chance for payback as they travel to chapel hill. >> it's a different animal. we're on their court. we're without keyshawn. i think our guys felt good about the way they competed here and hopefully they can do the same down there. >>> soccer today, usa taking on italy in the international friendly 55th minute ball sent to the box by fabian johnson and then clint simpson gets it in. the team usa stunned it's 1-0 , their first ever win over the italians, big day for them. >>> finally tonight topper, you might

folks at baseball america released their list of top 100 prospects in nationals young outfielder, bryce harper, leads at number one. part of the opening day roster. he's getting there early, working hard. time now to vote for our high school game of the week. among your choices this week, oxen hill lauren, thomas johnson, and whitman at bethesda chevy chase for girls. finally, the wizards used his day off to promote heart health speaking to a group of young kids at perry street charter school. he suffers from a heart defect that was diagnosed after he was drafted by the lakers in '05. required surgery. he is talking to the kids about nutritional, things to eat, making good choices to protect your heart. >> taking care of yourself so you'll be in it for the long haul. >> that's all for 9news now at 6:00. >> cbs evening news is next. have a great night.

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and after coming back from his physical bryce harper found out he was still growing an inch and a halfst year so baseball's best prospect, just 19 years old, 6'2", 225 pounds. some might say harper needs to grow up a little bit off the field. harper says he just likes to have fun everywhere. he also says he would like to be on the major league roster when the season started. all subjects we chatted about this morning. >> if i get to nationals park i can make an impact on team. that's the biggest thing right now. i want to make an impact, be there, be a game changer and help us to win ball games. you know, everybody wants to be playing in september and october and that is our plan. our idea to do. i hope i can be part of that. hopefully it happens like it should. it would be a dream come true to open up in wrigley field and be able to wear the nationals uniform and represent them. >> would you be supremely disappointed if you weren't there? just part of the game? >> i think everybody would be disappointed, you know, i was disappointed last year. i came in here trying to make the team an

possibly the biggest story line is whether bryce harper makes the opening day roster.he 19-year-old arrived a few days early looking to get in some extra work making it a little difficult for them. the guys anxious to get to start back up playing considering position players aren't supposed to arrive until saturday officially. opening day is on the road this season against the cubs april 5th, home opener april 12th against the reds. >>> as the redskins scouts make their way to indianapolis for the combine they have another issue to ponder. which free agents do they place their franchise tag on? will be it fred davis or laron landry? seems davis has the edge after a successful season despite being suspended for failing multiple drug tests. drainly on the other hand has struggled to stay healthy -- landry on the other hand has struggled to stay healthy. they have until march 5th to decide. >>> athletic director kevin anderson wants to change play with georgetown, but georgetown isn't budget. anderson said if the hoyas don't play the terps in basketball, they won't play i

. >> reporter: the other young gun the 19-year-old phenom bryce harper. will he be in the big leagues opening day? with less than 600 professional mate appearances has he developed enough? -- plate appearances has he developed enough? we have bryce himself do you think you'll start the season in the biggies? >> that would be a dream come true. i'm going to come in and work my butt off and take everything in from everybody and try to listen and really try to succeed out here and having davey johnson on my side, i think that's huge, really boosted my confidence a lot. >> reporter: harper told me today he's not going to change and be himself. every now and then he will tweet the nonpolitically correct tweet. he was walking around today for a while in a washington redskins gray t-shirt. now back to lindsay murphy. >>> as we told you yesterday, the capitals held a players only meeting at their morning straight after dropping three straight games with the message of not nailing it in for the rest of the season working? we'll see. 2nd period capitals up 1-0. to j

it was their best season since the very first in 2005. 19-year-old bryce harper has a chance to makehe roster. a very hairy jayson werth hoping to rebound after the stint in d.c. >> i like being at the top of the mound. we're not there, you know. i like their chances. like the talent and if we play like i know we're capable of playing, i think it could be an exciting fun year. >> the nhl trading deadline is tomorrow at 3 p.m. here's the big question. will the caps be buyers or sellers? gm george mcphee said he's not interested in any rentals but players who will help the team over the long term. last night the capitals dominated the maple leaves 4-2 and won consecutive games for the first time since a three- game stretch from january 11th through the 15th. the victory gives the caps 67 points, one behind eighth place winnipeg and southeast division leading florida. with 20 games remaining they played two fewer than the panthers but have two games in hand on the jets. >> i hope somebody falls in love with me because, you know, other than my fiancee. that's what you want. as a player y

appears bryce harper is sitting in just fine with the teammates and they're not shy about giving thear-old a hard time. the name on the locker read joe mate maim ath12. a little prank after he inside a recent introduce he wanted to emulate broadway joe. name athknown for his love of the night life and policeman buoyant personality, he will keep the name plate. full squad workouts begin today, poplayers battling for 25 spots and again, the main topic was the contract extension of ryan zimmerman. the two sides have not come to an agreement yet, and the gm said the saturday deadline could be extended if the two today is are close to an agreement. and this is zimmerman's take. >> today is the day, saturday, and that is going to get done. both sides are working to get over the last few hurdles, i guess you could call them. >> and came a long way and bridged a big gap from the beginning to where we are currently. and we're not there yet and this is a complicated, lucrative contract that we're discussion, and we are not quite at the finish line yet. >> and it can get done, though. >>> georg

and in case you are wondering, bryce harper came in with one goal. do the nacials feel the same?t 19 years old, the team could delay his free agency by a year by signing him to the minors if a month. it will be interesting to hear way they decide to do. >>> screaming kids ruining your night out? not anymore. this restaurant is banning children and it's not alone. >> and on the news edge, clef your smart phone at home. details on this new google creation at 11:00. ♪ [ male announcer ] for our families... our neighbors... and our communities... america's beverage companies have created a wide range of new choices. developing smaller portion sizes and more low- & no-calorie beverages... adding clear calorie labels so you know exactly what you're choosing... and in schools, replacing full-calorie soft drinks with lower-calorie options. with more choices and fewer calories, america's beverage companies are delivering. let me get that door for you... [ man ] i loved my first car... sometimes the door gets stuck... oh sure. ooh! [ man ] ...and then, i didn't. um... [ sighs ] [ man ] so,

. >> reporter: will we see bryce harper starting?he opportunity to compete for a job in the big leagues. we're going to take the best 25 north. if he shows me that he's ready physically, mentally and emotionally for the big leagues, then we can't hold him back. >> reporter: manager davey johnson said thursday three spot might be open. compare that back to 2007 when the nats had about 75 people in camp and there were about 20 spots open. this team is expected to be good and their manager thinks they're good. dave feldman, fox 5 sports. >> we certainly hope. so. >>> you ever wonder what a half billion dollars in treasure looks like after it's been under water for decades? tonight exclusive video of the riches before it's shipped out of the country forever.   >> this fox 5 sports update is brought to you by acura, acura advance. [ male announcer ] with citibank, it's easy for jay to deposit checks from anywhere. easier than actually going to the bank. mobile check deposit. easier banking. standard at citibank. >> wom

. >> and the last question, will we see bryce harper starting on the big league?'s going have an opportunity to compete the jobs in the big league. if he shows me he's ready physically, mentally and emotionally for the big leagues, we can't hold him back. >> mike rizzo, the architect of a promising nationals baseball team in full bloom and back to you. >> and that is that time of the year. thank you. >>> and the weather is nice down there. >> and -- enjoying the same thing here. >> that's right. >> we have to be excited about the nationals. no one else to be excited about than the caps. >> and what about you, gary? >> wizards would take wish that. >> huh? >> do we know, it's like do we fit in the room? >> and there is always next season, okay. >> show said it. >>> and they rebuilding how many years? >> and that is like the redskins. >> forever, right? and we made major changes to tomorrow's weather. i'm going to put it out there. high temperature tomorrow, 75 degrees. >> get out? >> yes. >> 75 degrees and there is to the south. what changeed? we're going to have e

site, which we were not allowed to show pictures of s in the clubhouse, drake playing cards with bryce harperre gambling with animal crackers. drake will stay with the nats a few days and return to school in kansas where no doubt, laura, he will have great stories to share. >> the envy. >> absolutely. >> and what stories he will have. >> and that is a great story. >>> thank you for joining us at 5. the news edge at 6 starts now. >>> a disturbing dorm break-in at the university of maryland. students are on edge. the university of maryland police are looking

come up we'll hear from the young guns stephen strasburg and bryce harper. >>> just a reminder, tomorrow an acc basketball doubleheader kicks off on fox 5 virginia tech versus duke at noon, maryland and georgia tech at 2:30. >>> we all know facebook connects people with their friends instantly, but it also is connecting teenagers to dangerous parties that police are watching closely. >>> a marine stationed at a local base hits it really big in vegas. meet him at 11:00. >>> now here's another that's my take, the topic unemployment fraud involving d.c. workers. >> and now that's my take with wttg vice president and general manager duffy dyer. >> recent news reports that district workers replaced on leave as a step towards a possible prosecution for receiving fraudulent unemployment benefits had me shaking my head again. the news that an additional 40 former district workers also casualed unemployment checks they were not entitled to -- cashed unemployment checks they were not entitled to wants to make you shout enough is enough. 800,000 taxpayer dollars in fraudulent payments to city emplo

lot about stephen strasburg's return, about ryan zimmerman's contract, and about whether or not bryce harpers ready for the big leagues. another guy to keep your eye on though a adam laroche. the first baseman tried to play last season and has since had shoulder surgery. now he's not even close to 100%, but every day he's been able to throw the ball further and further. which is good progress. he's not expected to be ready for the opening day but should be back this season. >>> the public ultimatum from maryland a. d. kevin anderson to georgetown not only affects just the men's basketball team barhops of other student -- but hundreds of other student- athletes that look forward to the rivalry that may be taken away. it creates some of the most exciting games during the season. today the men's lacrosse teams face off. it could be the last time they play each other for a very long time. >> we obviously enjoy playing georgetown. we hope that at some point we can get it back on again. but we're team players and you know whatever department is going to ask or other coaches need us to do we'll sup

>> i think they violation are, not just because bryce harper is in the fold and stephen strasburg wille're waiting adam laroche and jayson werth and they have the most solid rotation of pitching they ever have had. >> they tweeted the picture of the fantastic four yesterday. >> i worry folks are get ago head of their expectations at this stage. a -- getting ahead of their expectations at this stage. last year they went 15-5 down the stretch against a pretty good awful schedule. they can be appreciably better than last year and still only win 82 or 83 games. that's okay. this group has never really competed at that high of level, we've got to be a little more patient. i think 2013 is really the target year. >> i think davey johnson grows into his role as the full on manager and the fact they're always going to be in that impossible to deal with division. save for the mets being a dumpster fire, the phillies and essentially we're philly north sometimes or south rather. so you're always competing with the climate and their fans that come along with. >> it's fine for david to have those ex

and about whether or not bryce harper is ready for the big leagues. another guy to keep your eye on though is adam laroche. the first baseman tried to play last season and has since had shoulder surgery. now he's not even close to 100% but every day he's been able to throw the ball further and further which is good progress. he's not expected to be ready for the opening day but should be back this season. >>> the public ultimatum from anderson to georgetown not only affects just the men's basketball team but hundreds of other student-athlete that is look forward to the rivalry that may be taken away. the match-ups create some obviously the most exciting games during the season. today, the men's lacrosse teams face off which is something they've done for the past ten years. unfortunately, though, it could be the last time these two play each other for a very long time. >> we obviously enjoy playing georgetown. it's a great game. it's a great rivalry. we hope that at some point we can get it back on again. but we're team players and you know whatever de

bryce harper wants to make this roster. just 19 years old. he says you know what? going to work hard, keep my mouth shut, and just going to play. >> that would be cool. >> yeah. >> winter is over then right? >> well, yeah. >> the sure sign. >> thank you, dan. >>> coming up next, a look at how first lady michelle obama and her daughters are enjoying the presidents' day holiday weekend. >> and a major milestone in space >>> an update now on the breaking news from the top of the hour. three people injured in a confrontation in crofton, maryland. anne arundel county police say two people were stabbed or cut including the stabber who may have been injured during the struggle. the third person was hurt in the crash. police believe both parties were involved in an argument in a parking lot and then took the argument on the road. the stabbing suspect will be charged after he is treated for his wounds. police say they're not calling this a case of road rage yet. they are still investigating. >>> president obama spent the holiday weekend in washington while his wife and daug

what advice do you give to a kid like bryce harper who so desperately wants to make the team out of camps going to be a star at some point? >> like you just said he is going to be a star at some point. a guy like me, you know, i don't need to say anything to him. he knows what's going on. he has a good head on his shoulders. i think the biggest thing that a guy like me, guy like zimmerman can do is lead by example. bryce, you know, he's got kind of the, you know, looking around watching what we do and i think the way we act in the club house, we act professionally on the field and everything. i think that he'll start to, you know, realize how things go but just, you know, that way. >> just watching the experts. michael morris, big numbers. 31 home runs. 95 rbi one of the big guns for the nationals this year. guys, we'll be back with more from vieira at 6:00. >> all right. we'll see you then. he has a great grounded outlook. >> very cool. i like him a lot. >> what do you have on news 4 at 6:00? >>> the republican hopefuls are keeping up their attacks on each other. as new poll numbers sho