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Team Notebook: Washington Nationals News, Rumors and Injury Updates
Nationals | Edwin Jackson official Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:11:52 -0800 Updating previous reports, Washington Nationals SP Edwin Jackson passed his physical, and his one-year, $11 million deal is official. Comment (0) | Share: Nationals | More on Edwin Jackson Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:07:22 -0800 Updating previous reports, Washington Nationals SP Edwin Jackson received a one-year, $11 million deal with a $9 million base salary. Comment (0) | Share: Nationals | Edwin Jackson turned down a three-year offer Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:03:32 -0800 Washington Nationals SP Edwin Jackson turned down a three-year, $30 million deal from an unknown team to sign with Washington. He wanted to play for a contender and re-establish his value. Comment (0) | Share: Nationals | Could resume talks for Peter Bourjos Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:35:41 -0800 The Washington Nationals could resume trade talks with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim that would involve OF Peter Bourjos for SP John Lannan. OF Mike Trout could be another trade option with the Nationals looking for a center fielder. However, it's likely that the Angels want to keep both Bourjos and Trout in the same outfield for years to come. Comment (0) | Share: Nationals | Won't use John Lannan's option Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:50:23 -0800 Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said the team will not use the one remaining minor league option for SP John Lannan this year. "We feel that he's a major league-caliber starting pitcher," Rizzo said. "He's a major league starter, and he's ready to help a contending team. That's what we're going to use him as." Comment (0) | Share: Nationals | Will work on Edwin Jackson's delivery Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:42:38 -0800 Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said the coaches will work to tweak SP Edwin Jackson's delivery because they believe he has a flaw in his wind-up that allows hitters to see the ball. Comment (0) | Share: Nationals | Two trade candidates Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:34:32 -0800 Washington Nationals SPs John Lannan and Ross Detwiler are both candidates to be traded after the acquisition of SP Edwin Jackson. However, a team official said the reports of Lannan being shopped are "overblown." Comment (0) | Share: Nationals | John Lannan expected to come to ST Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:13:12 -0800 Washington Nationals SP John Lannan is expected to remain with the team and report to spring training after the team signed SP Edwin Jackson. Lannan could still be traded during spring training. Comment (0) | Share: Nationals | Edwin Jackson terms Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:59:26 -0800 Washington Nationals SP Edwin Jackson agreed to a one-year deal in the $8-12 million range. Comment (0) | Share: Nationals | Agree with Edwin Jackson Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:59:01 -0800 The Washington Nationals agreed to an undisclosed deal with free-agent SP Edwin Jackson (Cardinals) Thursday, Feb. 2. He must pass a physical before the deal becomes official. Comment (0) | Share: Nationals | Targeting Edwin Jackson Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:22:37 -0800 The Washington Nationals are targeting free-agent SP Edwin Jackson (Cardinals) and not free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies). However, they will only be able to sign Jackson if they can trade SP John Lannan. Comment (0) | Share: Nationals | Shopping John Lannan Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:22:04 -0800 The Washington Nationals are aggressively shopping SP John Lannan, according to major league sources. A potential move would allow the club to clear payroll and let them pursue free-agent SPs Roy Oswalt (Phillies) or Edwin Jackson (Cardinals). Comment (0) | Share: Nationals | John Lannan loses arbitration case Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:12:41 -0800 The Washington Nationals won their arbitration case with SP John Lannan, who will make $5 million in 2012. He asked for $5.7 million. The team has won six of the eight hearings they've been involved with in their short history. Comment (0) | Share: Nationals | John Lannan goes to arbitration Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:59:41 -0800 Washington Nationals SP John Lannan became the first player to go to an arbitration case Wednesday, Feb. 1. Lannan is asking for $5.7 million, while the team countered with $5 million. A decision is expected Thursday, Feb. 2. Comment (0) | Share: Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:30:01 -0800 The Washington Nationals signed free-agent RP Chad Durbin (Indians) to a minor league deal Wednesday, Feb. 1. Comment (0) | Share: Nationals | Wilson Ramos helps Aragua to winter league title Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:13:28 -0800 Washington Nationals C Wilson Ramos went 9-for-20 (.450) while starting all six games behind the plate to help Aragua win the championship in the Venezuelan Winter League. He'll now catch during the Caribbean Series beginning Thursday, Feb. 2, in Santo Domingo. Comment (0) | Share: Nationals | Manager wants Bryce Harper to start season in RF Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:42:25 -0800 Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson really wants OF Bryce Harper to start the regular season as the starting right fielder. Comment (0) | Share: Nationals | A destination for Michael Bourn? Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:08:05 -0800 One National League executive believes Atlanta Braves OF Michael Bourn will be a member of the Washington Nationals in the near future. "Here's a prediction you can take to the bank," the executive said. "Michael Bourn will be the center fielder in Washington a year from now." Comment (0) | Share: Nationals | Not interested in Adam Dunn Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:15:09 -0800 The Washington Nationals aren't interested in acquiring Chicago White Sox DH Adam Dunn. Comment (0) | Share: Nationals | Brad Lidge to set up Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:40:42 -0800 Washington Nationals RP Brad Lidge is expected to serve as a setup man to CL Drew Storen and provide leadership to a young staff. Comment (0) | Share: Nationals | More on Brad Lidge Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:40:20 -0800 Updating earlier reports, Washington Nationals RP Brad Lidge agreed to a one-year deal for around $1 million, plus incentives. Comment (0) | Share: Nationals | Agree with Brad Lidge Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:07:30 -0800 Updating an earlier report, the Washington Nationals have agreed to terms with free-agent RP Brad Lidge (Phillies). Comment (0) | Share: Nationals | Closing in on Brad Lidge Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:50:31 -0800 The Washington Nationals are close to signing free-agent RP Brad Lidge (Phillies). Comment (0) | Share: Nationals | Gio Gonzalez does not have no-trade clause Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:49:05 -0800 Washington Nationals SP Gio Gonzalez's new five-year contract does not include a no-trade clause. Comment (0) | Share: Nationals | Won't make run for Yoenis Cespedes Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:20:08 -0800 The Washington Nationals don't plan on making a run for Cuban OF Yoenis Cespedes despite missing out on Detroit Tigers 1B Prince Fielder this week, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Washington also doesn't expect to win a bid for Cuban OF Jorge Soler. Comment (0) | Share: Nationals | Were never close on Prince Fielder Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:23:43 -0800 The Washington Nationals were never close to signing Detroit Tigers 1B Prince Fielder this offseason. Comment (0) | Share: Nationals | Adam LaRoche not throwing 100 percent Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:41:08 -0800 Updating previous reports, Washington Nationals 1B Adam LaRoche (shoulder) said his throwing is not back to 100 percent yet. He said his shoulder feels almost full strength and his swing has returned with no problems. Comment (0) | Share: Nationals | Not close with Prince Fielder Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:13:28 -0800 The Washington Nationals continue to talk with free-agent 1B Prince Fielder (Brewers) but nothing is close. The issue continues to be the length of a potential contract, with Fielder looking to something closer to a 10-year pact. However, the Nationals don't want to go more than five or six years, but they are willing to give the slugger a no-trade clause, but it's unknown if they would let Fielder opt out after three years. Comment (0) | Share: Nationals | Could pass on Prince Fielder, aim for CF Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:41:23 -0800 The Washington Nationals could opt to pass on signing free-agent 1B Prince Fielder (Brewers) and focus on signing a center fielder in 2013. That would move OF Jayson Werth from center field to right field, OF Mike Morse from left to first base and open a space for OF Bryce Harper in left field. Comment (0) | Share: Nationals | Ryan Zimmerman extension within reach Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:29:28 -0800 Washington Nationals 3B Ryan Zimmerman has informed the team of the exact terms he would accept to sign another long-term deal. Two sources said an agreement is within reach. He's under contract for $12 million in 2012 and $14 million in 2013. Comment (0) | Share: |
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