Nats decline to offer pair arbitration
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:04:00 EDT)
The National on Monday declined to offer salary arbitration to a pair of veterans, infielder Aaron Boone and left-hander Odalis Perez, becaue neither is considered a Type A or B free agent. The team may have an interest in one or both returning for 2009.
Mailbag: Could Johnson be dealt?
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:34:00 EDT)
If the Nationals sign Mark Teixeira, what are their plans for Nick Johnson? Would they be better off landing a high-priced slugger or a pitcher? Beat reporter Bill Ladson answers these and other questions in his mailbag.
Raines eyes big jump in HOF vote
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:05:00 EDT)
A seven-time All-Star, Tim Raines dominated from the Expos' leadoff spot in the 1980s, and he thinks that warrants his election to the Hall of Fame.
Dawson looks again to soar into Hall
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:05:00 EDT)
Andre Dawson received 358 votes, or 65.9 percent, last year in Hall of Fame balloting. After eight years, will this be the year "The Hawk" is elected to baseball immortality?
Kearns ready to battle for outfield spot
(Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:14:00 EDT)
As far as his injured left foot goes, Kearns said he doesn't have any problems with it now and he is able to work out. In 2009, however, Kearns may find himself fighting for an everyday job.
Redding has surgery on toe
(Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:12:00 EDT)
Nationals right-hander Tim Redding had surgery on his left foot Friday and is expected to be ready for Spring Training.
Hanrahan at forefront of giving attitude
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EDT)
The Nationals continue to show they are winners off the field when it comes to giving back to the community. The team visited local schools and hospitals and donated over 23,000 baseball tickets to youth in the D.C. Metro Area.
A's look at Johnson's medical records
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:40:00 EDT)
A baseball source confirmed on Wednesday that the A's have examined Nationals first baseman Nick Johnson's medical records, but the clubs have not yet talked about a possible trade.
Hinckley finds job security with Nats
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:32:00 EDT)
Before the 2008 season started, left-hander Michael Hinckley wondered if he had a future in baseball. After a successful year, Hinckley is considered the main left-hander out of the Nationals' bullpen.
Agent denies Perez deal in the works
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:42:00 EDT)
Agent Martin Arburua on Monday denied an ESPN.com report stating that the Nationals are working on a multi-year deal for his client, left-hander Odalis Perez.
Mailbag: Will Kearns return as starter?
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EDT)
Is Austin Kearns finished as a starter? Will Lastings Milledge become a corner outfielder? Bill Ladson answers fans questions in this week's mailbag.
Redding to have toe surgery Friday
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:13:00 EDT)
Nationals starter Tim Redding is scheduled to have minor surgery on his left foot Friday. The procedure will repair damage to the bone in the joint at the base of the second toe.
Relief role paves Shell's path to bigs
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:58:00 EDT)
When Steven Shell signed with the Nationals as a Minor League free agent in 2008, and manager Manny Acta told him he'd be better suited as a reliever, Shell never flinched. And as a result, he finally made it to the Majors after seven years in the Minors.
LeCroy to manage Nats' Class A club
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:36:00 EDT)
The Nationals rounded out their 2009 field staff for the Class A South Atlantic League Hagerstown Suns, with Matt LeCroy stepping in as manager. Comprising the rest of the staff will be pitching coach Rich Gale, hitting coach Tony Tarasco, coach Ramon Aviles and head athletic trainer Jeff Allred.
Lannan named to Rookie All-Star team
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:00:00 EDT)
On Thursday, John Lannan was named to the 50th annual Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team.
Raines signs on to manage Bears
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:34:00 EDT)
Former All-Star Tim Raines has signed a two-year contract to manage the Newark Bears of the independent Atlantic League.
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