our jason pew at spring training to ask all about the plan. >> ryan zimmerman is making the transitionird base to first base this season. it's the same transition his manager matt williams made during his playing days in the big leagues. zimmerman says he is looking forward to this new challenge. >> people think that first base is kind of just the position where it puts someone to -- you don't have to be good at defense to be over there, and it couldn't be farther from the truth. i think it's -- you know it's a different position than i have played before. it's all about footwork. obviously it's on the corner still, but it's going from the left side to the right. just a few other responsibilities. i think i'm going to be okay. i'm going to work hard at it. >> zimmerman has dealt with numerous injuries the last two seasons. he is 100% healthy this spring training and ready to go. i'm jason pew. news 4 sports. >> he won the gold gloves. if anyone can do it he can. >> by 7:00 a.m. snow is already possible at that point. by 11:00 a.m. we're definitely seeing snow. potentially freezing rain

speaking of position players come a big one making a big move to the infield, ryan zimmerman making theove from third base to first base. he has been coming out to the field every morning and working with matt williams. >> it's the other side of the diamond. he is working every morning on it, and it's good to get him out there by himself and take our time and do the things we want to do. he's never shied away from extra reps and working hard. robert: and what can wehe is a natural athlete, so hopefully the transition from third to first will be as smooth as everyone hopes it will be. for now, live in a very warm viera, florida, robert burton, channel 7 sports, back to you guys in the very warm studio. leon: thank you so much. we are sending you a snow coat just for that. robert: i'll take it. alison: from the warmth, to this. the you have a snow pile that you want to get rid of? why not sell it? alison: lots of people, especially in boston, say enoughsn -- are saying enough s now is enough. he is shipping snow to people in warmer climates. the going price, $80 for six pounds. he guarant

>> reporter: no bulletin board statements from ryan zimmerman this afternoon.rying to master a position this time on the opposite side of the diamond. >>> our high school game of the week decided by your votes. the blair high blazers versus the lady bears, 1st round of the playoffs in maryland. camile ash ashburn gets a bucket. barons with the win. they play walt here's some news you may find surprising. we're for an open internet for all. we're for creating more innovation and competition. we're for net neutrality protection. now, here's some news you may find even more surprising. we're comcast. the only isp legally bound by full net neutrality rules. comcast and time warner cable, together for more net neutrality protection. >>> tweet us anytime night or day. it's friday night! derrick should be up until 4:00. [ laughter ] are >> i want to show you this map. we're looking at looking at .1 of an inch. stay off the road.s. s. ( band playing "late show" theme ) >> from new york city, as seen in the rand/mcnally atlas, it's the "late show" with david letterman.

early wake-up calls for ryan zimmerman here in vieira preparing for his move from third base to first. >> it's not easy. it's going to be an easier transition for him as opposed to other folks because he's a fantastic athlete. >> he was the first on the field today at about 9:00 catching grounders from skipper matt williams. >> other side of the diamond, he's working every morning on it. and it's good to be able to get and be able to take our time. and do the things we want to do. never shied away from extra reps and working hard. that's for sure. so, you know the focus for him in the spring is to get him ready offensively but we really have had to be difficult diligent about his defensive play. >> switching gears now, let's talk college basketball. the 14th ranked terps have a big game tonight. the fifth ranked wisconsin badgers making their way to college park tonight. it will be a big one. and check out this tweet right here. you see melo trimble on the side. the tweet, the pictures of the fans hoping they don't rush the court if they get the upset tonight. mark turgeon knows how i

we got a good look at ryan zimmerman getting used to that first base. he's looking pretty good.od work in the batting cages, too. ian desmond letting her rip and using some unique verbiage to describe today's first full squad workout. >> he stepped on the field and everything was crisp and to the point today. they were upeptic about getting out there and it was good. >> reporter: extra points in scrabble right there. look at this. pair of aces working out, strasburg and scherzer warming up. bryce said after the scherzer signing hey, man, where's my ring? matt scherzer said slow your roll a little bit. >> i know what it takes to get to the postseason and put yourself in a chance to win the world series. you need to win your division. that has to be your no. 1 goal. it's great that we have a great team and a team that's capable of winning the world series. we're very talented and that can happen. we can't do that unless we win our division. >> reporter: jayson werth coming off shoulder surgery going to take it slow this spring joined by his son this morning. he's only 13 but close

i think we have guys like ian desmond, jayson werth, ryan zimmerman, i know the way i play is going to lead by example. >> reporter: one of the real compelling stories will be drew storen. he's gone from all store closer to demoted. now he's the closer again. he's never shied away from his failures. storen says he doesn't mind talking about his past playoff struggles. >> the sooner you face the music, the sooner it goes away. i'm very realistic. i'm very hard on myself. i just see it for what it is. it doesn't do you think good to fill yourself with excuses. nobody is going to feel sorry for you. >> reporter: good stuff there. >>> coming up later on tonight bryce harper addresses his future in washington d.c. that's a tasty morsel for you. for now back to you in the studio. >>> tomorrow the competition really heats up. >> we've got dave out there in his short sleeve shirts. >> they are getting some rain if that makes you feel better. >> good. yes, it does. >> no, it doesn't. it doesn't take away the fact he's in 80-degree temperatures and short sleeves. that's it for us. the cbs evenin

then right over my other shoulder here on 1st base side, ryan zimmerman was working with manager matts at 1st base. of course zim making that switch from 3rd to 1st base. matt williams known for his 3rd base prowess. in his day played a little 3rd base too. those two were working on fielding drills out here early this morning. gm mike rizzo was impressed. he said i think zim is going to be outstanding at 1st base. he's a great, great athlete. we shall see. that's going to do it for now from warm sunny viera. temperatures in the 80s. don't you just love it? me and my cameraman james do. back to you guys in the studio. >> yeah, just keep rubbing it in there, dave. >>> the wizards have declared themselves as a 3-point -- have never declared themselves as a 3-point shooting team but their best player from beyond the arc bradley beal has been out since february 5th and his absence is being felt from long range. in their two games since returning from the all star break wizards are 7-30 and outscored by 60 points from 3-point range. tomorrow night the wizards host the golden state warriors

he's been banged up a bit, but he's ready to put forth a great year this year he says and ryan zimmerman, speaking of being banged up, he's making the move from third base to first base. we saw him earlier today working with manager matt williams taking some fielding drills at first base. mike rizzo said he thought he looked outstanding and thinks he'll do well. of course, no nats conversation is complete without stephen strasburg. will this be the year he takes that next step up to cy young credentials? a lot of questions and things to be answered. we'll talk about a lot of that throughout the next couple days. for now back to you in the studio. >> thanks so much. we want to announce a great scholarship opportunity for our high schoolers in the dmv. it's our toyota let's go places scholarship worth 1,000-dollar. all it takes is a photo have, $1,000. all it takes is a photo essay or video to enter. go to www.wusa9.com for all the information. >>> the maryland women's basketball team has their eye on the prize. after getting knocked out in the final four in the final season of the acc the

tomorrow we compact to hear from stephen strasburg and ryan zimmerman. that will certainly be interesting. we'll have a full report coming up. now let's send it back to you guys in the studio. stay warm. >> he's sticking it to us. we're staying warm in these studios. >>> what a season it's been for maryland women's basketball team, trying to stay up defeated in conference play hosting indiana on senior night. terps only have one senior, lauren mincy. the present and future is ripe for the terps no. 5 on the country. mincy being honored on senior night and saving the best for last. she was just getting started. 2nd half more mincy, a triple game high, 28 for the terps senior. terps improve to 26-2 and win 83-72. >>> hoopsters always dream about getting in the zone where anything that leaves your happened goes in. that's what happened to florida state freshman guard xavier mayes last night. he wasin the zone, 30 points in the last four minutes and 38 seconds of the game, truly one of the most impressive offensive displays in college basketball history. to

that didn't stop ryan zimmerman, the soon-to-be everyday first baseman came to camp and jumped right a.m. this morning. by 9:00 a.m. he was at his new position, doing drills. the manager out there with a few other coaches working with him on the firn points of first base. zim started five gt season at this position. withgone the job is now his and he has six weeks to perfect it. >> new to the position. he's played it som lot of work last year at the position. but the game reps are not really there for him. so his initial introduction this spring we're just going over the basics of footwork of positioning on where he would like to play what he can and can't do what he feels comfortable with. so that was just a little bit of the introduction this morning. >> going to be int and fun. >>> final day of the nfl combine, and uconn cornerback byron jones had some sick ups, 12 feet 3 inch a combine record for the broad jump. the old record was 1'17". not done there. the vertical jump 44 1/2 inch a half inside of the best at this year's combine. byron jones can jump. and finally high school ti

said, skim, ebb he is important for players like skip, especially important for players like ryan zimmerman who switch positions. anthony rendon switched positions last season, so he's comfortable with third full time. >> i was trying to stay under the radar pretty much throughout the whole time, but i kind of screwed myself up there, i guess. now you guys want to talk to me and all. this. >> reporter: that's what laps when you win the silver slugger award in just your second season. danny espinoza goes fu manchu style. he didn't comment on it, but his teammates did. >> it's pretty nice. i'd do it, too. >> reporter: you're halfway there. >> i got patches over here, still going through pew pub -- puberty. >> reporter: at 6:20 matt williams showing off the vocabulary to describe today's first full squad workout. also he addresses jayson werth, a very serious topic coming up at 6:20. for now a little rain, no big deal. back to you guys. i know you're dealing with a lot more serious stuff in your neck of the woods. >> we don't feel bad for you at all. just kidding. >>> we've seen some pretty in

entire team is in camp and nats are having a great time watching ryan zimmerman adjust to his new position at first base. pitchers are strong and the hottest topic nationally. robert burton is there and enjoying his time with the ballclub in the sun in florida. what have you got today, robert? >> well it's basically been a lot of hurry up and wait. some workouts here and there. nothing major. however, come tomorrow that's when things really get going. there's eagerness in the air here in vieira along with a clean slate. >> start of a new season for everybody. doesn't matter what you did last year, doesn't matter what happened at the end of the year for us. it's about this year and about trying to win a championship. >> for pitcher geo gonzalez, he became a different player at the start of camp. >> healthy, smiling and got a little bit more life in me now. a little more pep to my step. happy to see my teammates. >> today physicals. tomorrow, the first full squad workout. >> everybody is certainly itching to go. >> i can't wait. i mean it was good to see some of the guys in there. got to see