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Tyler Clippard, P, Washington NationalsHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsNationals | May make changes to bullpen in offseason Mark Zuckerman, of The Washington Times, reports the Washington Nationals do not sound content with heading into the 2010 with their current bullpen configuration. "I still think it's a major point of emphasis for us in the offseason," general manager Mike Rizzo said. "We've gotten better, and we've kind of revamped the bullpen. I think we've got many more capable, keepable parts in the bullpen than we did in the beginning of the season. But certainly not satisfied with it, no." The team could look at potential free agents such as Boston Red Sox RP Billy Wagner, Atlanta Braves RP Mike Gonzalez and Chicago Cubs RP Kevin Gregg. RPs Sean Burnett and Tyler Clippard are likely to be the only members of the bullpen that are guaranteed jobs for next year. Nationals | Clippard strikes out seven in relief Saturday Washington Nationals P Tyler Clippard allowed one hit and one walk over four shutout innings of relief Saturday, July 25, against the San Diego Padres, according to The Associated Press. He earned the victory, improving to 1-0 on the season. Clippard's seven strikeouts established a single-game record for Nationals relievers. Nationals | Clippard recalled The Washington Times' Mark Zuckerman reports the Washington Nationals recalled P Tyler Clippard from Triple-A Syracuse. Nationals | Cut 11 players Monday ESPN.com reports the Washington Nationals optioned P Tyler Clippard, OF Justin Maxwell, P Marco Estrada and OF Leonard Davis to Triple-A Syracuse Monday, March 16. P Luis Atilano and SS Ian Desmond were optioned to Double-A Harrisburg. P Josh Towers, C Gustavo Molina, IF Freddie Bynum, IF Joel Guzman and OF Jorge Padilla were all reassigned to the minor leagues. Nationals | 23 players agree to terms The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms with 23 players on 2009 contracts, according to The Associated Press. The players agreeing to terms were: OFs Roger Bernadina, Leonard Davis, Elijah Dukes and Justin Maxwell; IFs Kory Casto and Ian Desmond; Cs Jesus Flores, Luke Montz and Wil Nieves; SPs Luis Atilano, Collin Balester, Matt Chico, Tyler Clippard, Ross Detwiler, John Lannan and Shairon Martis; and RPs Marco Estrada, Joel Hanrahan, Mike Hinckley, Garrett Mock, Saul Rivera, Steven Shell and Terrell Young. Nationals | Clippard recalled Chico Harlan, of The Washington Post, reports the Washington Nationals recalled P Tyler Clippard from Triple-A Columbus Tuesday, Sept. 2. However, Clippard is not reporting to the team Tuesday. Nationals | Clippard optioned Nationals.MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports the Washington Nationals optioned P Tyler Clippard to Triple-A Columbus. Nationals | Despite winning, Clippard expected to return to minors Washington Nationals SP Tyler Clippard allowed two runs on seven hits over six innings Saturday, June 14, against the Seattle Mariners, according to The Associated Press. He walked three and struck out two, while picking up the victory. However, Clippard is still expected to be optioned to Triple-A Columbus Monday, June 16. Nationals | Clippard recalled from AAA The Washington Nationals have recalled P Tyler Clippard from Triple-A Columbus, according to USAToday.com. Nationals | Clippard optioned to Triple-A USATODAY.com reports the Washington Nationals optioned P Tyler Clippard to Triple-A Columbus. Nationals | Clippard allows three runs in debut Joseph White, of The Associated Press, reports Washington Nationals P Tyler Clippard allowed three runs on five hits in 4 1/3 innings in his first start for the Nationals Monday, June 9. He struck out six and walked four in the game. Nationals | Clippard recalled The Sports Network reports the Washington Nationals recalled P Tyler Clippard from Triple-A Columbus Monday, June 9. Nationals | Clippard to start Monday MLB.com reports Washington Nationals P Tyler Clippard will start Monday, June 9, against the San Francisco Giants. Nationals | Clippard expected to start Monday night Washington Nationals SP Tyler Clippard is expected to start Monday night, June 9, reports The Associated Press. Clippard is currently assigned to Triple-A Columbus. Nationals | Clippard may start Sunday Adam Kilgore, of The Washington Post, reports the Washington Nationals may recall P Tyler Clippard from Triple-A Columbus so he can start Sunday, June 8. Nationals | Clippard optioned to Triple-A USAToday.com reports the Washington Nationals have optioned P Tyler Clippard to Triple-A Columbus. Nationals | Clippard agrees to terms USAToday.com reports Washington Nationals P Tyler Clippard has agreed to terms on a one-year contract. Nationals | Clippard agrees to one-year deal The Associated Press reports the Washington Nationals have agreed to a one-year deal with P Tyler Clippard. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Nationals | Clippard to compete for rotation spot Washington Nationals P Tyler Clippard is one of a handful of pitchers who will receive an opportunity in Spring Training to make the club as a starting pitcher, according to Nationals general manager Jim Bowden, reports MLB.com's Bill Ladson. Bowden said the team is willing to give opportunities to some of the younger pitchers and develop them. Yankees | Albaladejo acquired from Nationals The Sports Network reports the New York Yankees have acquired P Jonathan Albaladejo from the Washington Nationals in exchange for P Tyler Clippard. Nationals | Clippard acquired from Yankees The Sports Network reports the Washington Nationals have acquired P Tyler Clippard from the New York Yankees for P Jonathan Albaladejo. Nationals | Team could acquire Clippard soon Ronald Blum, of The Associated Press, reports the Washington Nationals have reached a tentative agreement to trade P Jonathan Albaladejo to the New York Yankees in exchange for P Tyler Clippard. Yankees | Team could acquire Albaladejo soon Ronald Blum, of The Associated Press, reports the New York Yankees have reached a tentative agreement to trade P Tyler Clippard to the Washington Nationals in exchange for P Jonathan Albaladejo. Yankees | Clippard recalled The Associated Press reports the New York Yankees have recalled P Tyler Clippard from Double-A Trenton. Yankees | Club expects to recall pitcher for Saturday Bryan Hoch, of Yankees.MLB.com, reports the New York Yankees will recall a pitcher from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre to start one of the games of a doubleheader Saturday, July 21. Candidates include P Matt DeSalvo and P Tyler Clippard. Yankees | Clippard sent to AAA New York Yankees SP Tyler Clippard has been optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, according to USAToday.com. Yankees | Clippard starting Saturday Bryan Hoch, of NewYork.Yankees.MLB.com, reports New York Yankees P Tyler Clippard (3-1, 5.32 ERA) will start Saturday, June 16, against the New York Mets. Yankees | Clippard suffers through shaky outing The New York Times' Bill Finley reports New York Yankees SP Tyler Clippard lasted only 3 2/3 innings June 10 against the Pittsburgh Pirates and gave up six runs, six hits and three walks. Yankees | Tuesday start for Clippard Newyork.Yankees.MLB.com reports New York Yankees SP Tyler Clippard (2-1, 4.20 ERA) will start Tuesday, June 5 against the Chicago White Sox. Yankees | Torre won't commit to Clippard The New York Times' Tyler Kepner reports New York Yankees manager Joe Torre will not commit to further starts by SP Tyler Clippard, at least for the time being. "We know he's probably not quite ready," Torre said, "but he doesn't stop competing. He works at it out there. He doesn't stop coming at you, which is pretty impressive for a kid who's 22 years old." Yankees | Clippard to throw Wednesday Newyork.Yankees.MLB.com reports New York Yankees SP Tyler Clippard (1-1, 3.60 ERA) will pitch Wednesday, May 30 against the Toronto Blue Jays. Yankees | Clippard to start Friday Updating an earlier post, Bryan Hoch, of Yankees.MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP Tyler Clippard (1-0, 1.50 ERA) will get his second major league start Friday, May 25, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Yankees | Clippard could start Friday Bryan Hoch, of Yankees.MLB.com, reports New York Yankees P Tyler Clippard could make at least one more start Friday, May 25, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. If he gets the start P Matt DeSalvo could be moved to the bullpen, according to manager Joe Torre. Yankees | Clippard called up for start Updating previous items, the Associated Press' Ben Walker reports the New York Yankees recalled SP Tyler Clippard from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Sunday, May 20, in order to start against the New York Mets the same day. The 22-year-old gave up just one earned run on three hits and three walks in six innings while fanning six. Yankees | Clippard named Sunday starter Updating a previous item, The Newark Star-Ledger's Ed Price reports the New York Yankees will call up SP Tyler Clippard from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre for a Sunday, May 20 start against the New York Mets. Yankees | Clippard could start Sunday Bryan Hoch, of NewYork.Yankees.MLB.com, reports the New York Yankees may recall SP Tyler Clippard from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to start Sunday, May 19, against the New York Mets. Yankees manager Joe Torre said the team plans to recall someone from the minor leagues to make the start, but the team has not decided who will be called up yet. Tigers | Clevlen hit during game The Detroit Free Press reports Detroit Tigers OF Brent Clevlen (head) was hit in the helmet by a sixth-inning, full-count pitch from New York Yankees P Tyler Clippard. Clevlen lay on the ground briefly, then sat at the plate as head athletic trainer Kevin Rand checked on him. Clevlen walked off and was replaced by a pinch-runner. Yankees | Clippard has strikeout ability Minor League Baseball's Bryan Hoch reports New York Yankees prospect SP Tyler Clippard led all Yankees Minor Leaguers in 2006 by fanning 175 hitters while pitching for Double-A Trenton. He ended up going 12-10 with a 3.35 ERA in 28 starts and pitching a no-hitter. Clippard, a 21-year-old, will likely open the season this year with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Yankees | Clippard invited to spring training Bryan Hoch, of NewYork.Yankees.MLB.com, reports the New York Yankees have given P Tyler Clippard a non-roster invitation to spring training. |