Nationals manager Davey Johnson pushed for improvements to the team's bench this offseason. Washington's bench looks different this season with the likes of Chad Tracy, Xavier Nady and Mark DeRosa all contributing. "It's not a secret that I love my bench this year compared to last year," Johnson said. "It kind of mimics the whole ballclub. The potential is there. It's just a matter of time. [Already], I think I had more production [from the bench] than in the three months I was here last year. "Tracy got some good hits for us coming off the bench. [Friday] was a big hit. A lot of the guys, even [Stephen Lombardozzi], have gotten hits to help us win ballgames. Last year, groundout, ball four, hit batter. I think [this year's team] feels that we have some ammunition sitting on the bench. [If I make double switches], my offense won't miss a beat."