Washington Nationals
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Lefty reliever Romero, Cardinals agree on deal
ESPN MLB News &bull Dec 15, 2011
Romero ended the 2011 season with Colorado after beginning the year with Philadelphia. He was released by the Phillies in June, by the Nationals in July and by the Yankees in August, spending time in the Washington and New York… Full Story »
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Source: Willingham's Twins deal 3 years, $21M
ESPN MLB News &bull Dec 15, 2011
Veteran outfielder Josh Willingham passed his physical with the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, completing his agreement of a three-year, $21 million deal with the club, according to a league source. The addition of Josh Willingham will likely bolster the Twins'… Full Story »
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Nationals finalize spring training schedule
Washington Post Orioles News &bull Dec 14, 2011
The Nationals' 2012 spring training schedule is set, with 32 games beginning with their March 3 opener in Kissimmee, Fla., against the Astros and concluding in Fort Myers, Fla. against the Red Sox. The Nationals will play 15 home games… Full Story »
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Nationals Sign Waldis Joaquin
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 14, 2011
Cardinals, J.C. The Nationals signed right-hander Waldis Joaquin to a minor league deal that includes an invitation to Spring Training, MLBTR has learned. The hard-throwing 24-year-old became a free agent in November after the Giants designated him for assignment. Joaquin… Full Story »
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As Nationals search for a center fielder, the Rays appear unlikely to trade B.J. Upton
Washington Post Orioles News &bull Dec 14, 2011
After engaging in occasional trade discussions involving B.J. Upton for about a year, the Nationals and Rays have seemingly reached a point where talks have stagnated. Barring a blow-them-away offer from the Nationals, the Rays appear content to begin the… Full Story »
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RHP Jonathan Albaladejo joins Diamondbacks
NewsOK.com MLB News &bull Dec 14, 2011
PHOENIX (AP) - Right-hander Jonathan Albaladejo has agreed to a $490,000, one-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Albaladejo pitched in Japan last season after appearing in 10 games for the New York Yankees in 2010. The 29-year-old right-hander is 6-3… Full Story »
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Outrighted: Brian Bixler
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 14, 2011
The Astros will remove Brian Bixler from the 40-man roster, according to Zachary Levine of the Houston Chronicle (on Twitter). The Astros, who needed roster space because of today's trade, had claimed Bixler from the Nationals last month. The 29-year-old… Full Story »
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Diamondbacks sign ex-Yankee hurler Albaladejo
CBS Sportsline MLB News &bull Dec 14, 2011
The 29-year-old right-hander is 6-3 with a 4.15 ERA in four major league seasons with the Yankees and Washington Nationals. Copyright 2011 by STATS LLC and The Associated Press. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of… Full Story »
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Japan star pitcher Yu Darvish: the Washington Nationals weigh the financial risk
Washington Post Orioles News &bull Dec 13, 2011
Japan's Yu Darvish, shown here in August 2008, is widely regarded as the best pitcher in the world not currently pitching in the majors. At 1:04 a.m. Teams had scouted and scrutinized him for years. Now, they had less than… Full Story »
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Yu Darvish: Nationals weigh financial risk
Washington Post Nationals News &bull Dec 13, 2011
Japan's Yu Darvish, shown here in August 2008, is widely regarded as the best pitcher in the world not currently pitching in the majors. At 1:04 a.m. Teams had scouted and scrutinized him for years. Now, they had less than… Full Story »
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Nationals Interested In Greg Dobbs
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 13, 2011
Seeking an upgrade for their bench, the Nationals have expressed an interest in Greg Dobbs according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson. Ladson also reiterates the team's interest in Mark DeRosa. Dobbs, 33, hit .275/.311/.389 with eight homers for the Marlins last… Full Story »
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Nationals minor leaguer proposes to cheerleader girlfriend while dressed as Santa
Washington Post MLB News &bull Dec 13, 2011
Last year in Hagerstown, Nats right-handed prospect Ben Graham went 4-4 with a 3.30 ERA. But even if his baseball career never advances beyond that point, Graham is an American hero for his exploits during halftime of Sunday's Titans-Saints game.… Full Story »
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Three non-tendered players that make sense for the Nationals
Washington Post Orioles News &bull Dec 13, 2011
An entire new subset of free agents became available at last night's deadline to tender contracts to arbitration-eligible players. Of course, it's a subset comprised of players other teams either didn't want or found to have a price tag not… Full Story »
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Poll: Which Team Will Win The Rights To Darvish?
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 13, 2011
MLB teams have less than 24 hours to submit bids for Japanese right-hander Yu Darvish, who's available via the posting system. The Nationals, Yankees, A's, Rangers, Red Sox and Blue Jays have been linked to Darvish this month and other… Full Story »
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Minor Moves: Jonathan Albaladejo
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 13, 2011
The Mets have signed Jonathan Albaladejo, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post (Twitter link). The 29-year-old right-hander spent the 2011 season in Japan after posting a 4.15 ERA with 6.6 K/9 and 3.9 BB/9 in four seasons… Full Story »
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Darvish is next big MLB mystery
Fox Sports MLB News &bull Dec 12, 2011
Jon Paul Morosi is a national MLB writer for FOXSports.com. He previously covered baseball for the Detroit Free Press and Seattle Post-Intelligencer. He began his journalism career at the Bay City Times in his native Michigan. For now, the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters - Darvish's Japanese club - control the posting process. Major League Baseball teams have until 5 p.m. ET Wednesday to submit bids for an exclusive negotiating window with Darvish. If… Full Story »
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Why the Ryan Braun PED case is so important
Washington Post Orioles News &bull Dec 12, 2011
It's tempting to wave a dismissive hand at the news that Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun has tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug, subjecting himself to a possible 50-game suspension in 2012. It's tempting to shrug our shoulders and… Full Story »
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Nationals set to make decisions at non-tender deadline
Washington Post Orioles News &bull Dec 12, 2011
By midnight tonight, the Nationals will have to decide whether or not to tender contracts to their seven arbitration eligible players. Here's a quick rundown of each: John Lannan is eligible for arbitration for the second time and will stand… Full Story »
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East Links: Cespedes, Nationals, Hanley
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 11, 2011
The Orioles traveled to the Dominican Republic to scout Yoenis Cespedes this past weekend, writes Roch Kubatko of MASNSports. Among those in attendance were manager Buck Showalter, executive director or international recruiting Fred Ferreira, director of international operations David Stockstill,… Full Story »
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Tigers trade Ryan Perry for reliever Collin Balester
Detroit Free Press Tigers News &bull Dec 10, 2011
With today's addition of free-agent reliever Octavio Dotel to the Tigers bullpen, it could be said that Perry had become expendable. And four hours after they signed Dotel, the Tigers traded Perry to the Washington Nationals for the right-handed Balester. Full Story »
