If there's anything outfielder Justin Maxwell learned from last year, it's don't listen to anyone other than the manager and general manager when it comes to his future in baseball.

Right-handers Garrett Mock and J.D. Martin will get the start against the Astros and Marlins, respectively, as the Nationals start their spring season with split-squad games.

The Syracuse Chiefs have unveiled a new secondary logo that will be used by the team this year to celebrate the franchise's 50th season of community ownership. The new logo will be used by the team in print and television marketing campaigns and will also appear as a sleeve patch on the team's jerseys.

The Syracuse Chiefs have announced the team's 2010 Spring Training schedule. This year's spring slate will consist of 13 games beginning on March 20 and ending on April 3.

The Nationals continue to prepare for the future, purchasing the contract of right-hander Rafael Martin from Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League, according to a baseball source. Martin is expected to start the 2010 season with Triple-A Syracuse or Double-A Harrisburg.

The Nationals have agreed to terms on a Minor League contract with Livan Hernandez, according to a baseball source.

Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg had his second bullpen session on Tuesday. How good was the first overall pick in the 2009 First-Year Player Draft?

The Stephen Strasburg watch began Sunday in earnest. After the Nationals' pitchers and catchers arrived at the complex at 9:40 p.m. ET, all eyes were on Strasburg, who drew praise from teammates who watched his first workout.

No. 1 overall pick Stephen Strasburg has reported to Nats camp and will pitch in several games before the team decides where he will start the season.