The Syracuse Chiefs, the AAA Affiliate of the Washington Nationals will begin the 2010 spring training schedule on Saturday, March 20th agsinst the Gwinnett Braves at Disney Wide World of Sports.

The Chiefs will take on the Toledo Mud Hens the next day at home in Viera, FL and play 15 games before they return to Syracuse, New York for the start of the 2010 Internatinal League season on April 8th.

The Chiefs will also play the Round Rock Express (Houston Astros affiliate) during the spring.

Important dates:  Minor league Staff reports – March 4th

                         Pitchers & Catchers report – March 5th

                         First Workout – March 6th

                         Position Players report – March 9th

                         First Workout – March 11th

                         Chiefs vs Braves – March 20th @ DisneyWWS

                         Chiefs Break Camp for Syracuse – April 4th