Fri 12/28/12 10:40 PM

Nationals skipper Davey Johnson said Friday that he anticipates Henry Rodriguez having a role in the bullpen in 2013, provided that he is healthy and has a good spring training. Johnson noted that he sees Rodriguez pitching anywhere between the sixth and eighth innings. The 25-year-old fire-baller saved nine games for the Nationals in 2012, but poor command of the strike zone and elbow troubles derailed his season in the second half.