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My buddy's kid, Matt Cronin (who the Cubs tried to lowball as an underslot 3rd rounder before ultimately selecting Michael McAvene) made the Nationals roster.  Both Cronin and McAvene put up nice numbers in limited action last season.  Cronin had 41 Ks vs. 11 walks (1 HBP) in 22 innings along with a 0.82 ERA. .153 BAA and 1.00 WHIP.  McAvene had 20 Ks and 4 BBs (3 HBP) in 12.2 innings along with a 1.42 ERA.  .119 BAA.  0.71 WHIP