Image via WikipediaWASHINGTON -- Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa will have the hook of the hamate bone removed from his right hand on Wednesday at the Curtis National Hand Center in Baltimore. CONTINUE....
Friday, November 26, 2010
Espinosa to have hand surgery on Wednesday
Image via WikipediaWASHINGTON -- Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa will have the hook of the hamate bone removed from his right hand on Wednesday at the Curtis National Hand Center in Baltimore. CONTINUE....
Nats offer arbitration to free agent Dunn
Image via WikipediaWASHINGTON -- The Nationals have offered first baseman Adam Dunn arbitration, according to a baseball source. Washington had until midnight ET on Wednesday to make the offer. CONTINUE....
Monday, November 22, 2010
Harper the marquee as Scorpions take AFL title
Image by Getty Images via @daylifeSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Droves of fans came to Scottsdale Stadium, they watched on TV or followed it online, largely because of Nationals phenom Bryce Harper.
And while the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 Draft gave his supporters a thrill with an RBI single, it was some of his Nationals teammates who came up big to lead the Scottsdale Scorpions to a 3-2 victory Saturday over the Peoria Javelinas in the Arizona Fall League Championship Game.
The 18-year-old Harper started and hit seventh in the Scorpions' lineup after spending time on the taxi squad, playing just two times a week, this fall. And he didn't waste much time contributing.
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Nats could make offer soon to righty Vazquez
Image by sillygwailo via FlickrWASHINGTON -- The Nationals have expressed interest in free-agent right-hander Javier Vazquez, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. The club could make an offer to Vazquez as early as next week.
Late last month, it was reported by MLB.com that Vazquez would be interested in playing for an East Coast team, including the Nationals, next season.
Vazquez has made it known over the years that he doesn't want to play on the West Coast, because he doesn't want to be far away from his family, which lives in Puerto Rico.
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Nationals add young trio to 40-man roster
Image via WikipediaWASHINGTON -- The Nationals needed to set their 40-man roster by Friday night in advance of the Rule 5 Draft and they did just that. They put relievers Adam Carr and Cole Kimball and first baseman Chris Marrero on the roster. All three players were selected by the club in the 2006 First-Year Player Draft.
The news comes hours after Washington left right-hander Juan Jamie off the 40-man roster. He was later claimed off waivers by the D-backs.
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Saturday, November 13, 2010
Nationals unveil new jerseys in fashion show
Image via WikipediaWASHINGTON -- The Nationals unveiled their new jerseys on Wednesday evening at Nationals Park, as Tyler Clippard, Ian Desmond, John Lannan, Drew Storen, Ryan Zimmerman, Jordan Zimmermann and general manager Mike Rizzo helped display the new uniforms.
It marked the third time in five years the Nationals have made uniform changes -- the first coming in 2005 and the other in '08.
The changes were made after the Nationals spoke to season ticket holders, had focus groups and began talking to fans in the stands. The Nationals started talking to fans back in January.
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Zimmerman's clout lands him Silver Slugger
Image via WikipediaWASHINGTON -- Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman missed out on winning his second National League Gold Glove Award on Wednesday, however, he won the 2010 NL Silver Slugger Award, his second in a row, on Thursday.
Zimmerman is one of two members of the Nats to nab a Silver Slugger Award. In 2006, Alfonso Soriano won the award after hitting .277 with 41 doubles, 46 home runs, 95 RBIs and 41 stolen bases in his lone season with the Nationals.
Silver Slugger winners, presented by Louisville Slugger, are voted upon by the managers and coaches of all Major League Baseball teams to recognize the top offensive producer at each position in both the American and National Leagues.
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Monday, November 8, 2010
Nationals have options if Dunn doesn't re-sign
Image via WikipediaWASHINGTON -- The Nationals had a five-day window to negotiate with their own free agents. The exclusive rights came to an end at 12:01 a.m. ET on Sunday, and Washington's free agents can now negotiate with the other 29 clubs.
Most notable among them is first baseman Adam Dunn. According to a baseball source, the Nationals have had a three-year deal on the table for three months, but Dunn and his agent, Greg Genske, have not accepted the offer.
Dunn has made it known for quite some time that he wants a four-year deal, but the Nationals are not going to budge from their three-year offer. Dunn nor Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo did not respond to several messages left by MLB.com.
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Nationals to receive audience with Lee
Image via WikipediaWASHINGTON -- General manager Mike Rizzo made it known in September that getting an ace pitcher is the top priority for the Nationals. Rangers left-hander Cliff Lee is the only top-line pitcher on the free-agent market this offseason.
As of 12:01 a.m. ET on Sunday, Lee is now able to negotiate with the other 29 clubs.
Olsen, English placed on waivers
Image via WikipediaWASHINGTON -- The Nationals secured outright waivers on left-handers Scott Olsen and Jesse English on Saturday.
Olsen elected to become a free agent and is not expected to be back with the team after two disappointing seasons. In 2010, Olsen pitched in 17 games and went 4-8 with a 5.56 ERA.
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Nationals release reliever Walker
Image via WikipediaThe Nationals gave reliever Tyler Walker his unconditional release on Friday.
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