Sports: Ian Desmond looks good in second, Skins optimistic about offense, possible trade for Caps

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Post Sports: Afternoon Reading What's happening in D.C. sports right now ... Nationals Journal Second thoughts about Ian Desmond Desmond, after going 2 for 5 with two home runs last night in his 16th game as a two hitter, is now batting .313 with an .891 OPS from the second spot in the lineup. Minor League Report Redskins Insider Team optimistic about Kyle Shanahan's offense Redskins players have expressed excitement about Shanahan's plans for their offense this season, and praised him for his straightforwardness. Rabach: Artis Hicks is 'a really smart football player' Bartel likely out for preseason opener Capitals Insider Changes on the Capitals beat As most of you know by now, Katie Carrera be taking over the beat after Tarik El-Bashir moves on to other reporting ventures. Here, she introduces herself. Eric Belanger to sign, possible trade in the works Get The Washington Post iPhone app! More Headlines Soccer Insider: Freedom settles for WPS draw Television Highlights MLB: Florida at Washington, 7, MASN2 MLB: Baltimore at Cleveland, 7, MASN Preseason NFL: Carolina at Baltimore, 8, ESPN More sports on TV UNSUBSCRIBE | Additional Newsletter Services | Advertising | Subscribe to the Paper | Privacy Policy Washington Post Digital | c/o E-mail Customer Care | 1150 15th St. NW | Washington, D.C. 20071