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Nationals: Shortstop Guzman eyes a turnaround

Published 02/22/06

VIERA, Fla. - After spending most of last season below the Mendoza Line, Cristian Guzman had his eyes fixed. The first results are promising.

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The Washington Nationals shortstop was an early arrival at spring training today and looked sharp in batting practice, having ditched contact lenses for laser surgery and claiming to be oblivious to the fact that the team has signed a veteran to contend for his job.

"They can bring Jeter here, I don't care," Guzman said. "This is the new Guzie right now."

Royce Clayton isn't exactly Derek Jeter, but he did hit .270 in 141 games last season with Arizona - 51 points better than...

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