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12/7/2010 |
Nats coach Eckstein to donate kidney to brother
When talking to Nationals hitting coach Rick Eckstein, it's obvious that he will do anything for his family. That day will come on Wednesday, when he donates his kidney to his older brother, Ken, in a Florida hospital.
12/6/2010 |
Nationals have unfinished business at Meetings
Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo and his brain trust arrived at the Winter Meetings on Monday, looking to improve a team that has finished in fifth place three consecutive seasons.
12/6/2010 |
Werth reunited with Riggleman
By agreeing to terms with the Nationals, outfielder Jayson Werth was reunited with manager Jim Riggleman.
12/6/2010 |
Nationals looking for first baseman
Washington is looking for a left-handed-hitting first baseman. Carlos Pena remains the team's top target, but it has competition in the Orioles and Cubs.
12/6/2010 |
Nats' Willingham on the block
While Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo talked about Josh Willingham as one of the team's middle of the order hitters in 2011, a second source told MLB.com that Willingham will most likely be traded before the start of the '11 season.
12/6/2010 |
Nats' GM Rizzo talks about Dunn
General manager Mike Rizzo acknowledged that the Nationals were not going to give Adam Dunn the four-year deal that he received from the White Sox late last week.
12/6/2010 |
Deal sends Morse to Nats' bench
With Jayson Werth expected to be the Nationals' regular right fielder, Michael Morse will likely start the season on the bench, according to a baseball source.
12/6/2010 |
LaRoche interested in signing with Nationals
Free agent Adam LaRoche said Monday that he has interest in playing with the Nationals and his representative is expected to meet with the club in the next couple of days.
12/6/2010 |
Bullpen additions on Nationals' radar
This past season, the bullpen was a strength for the Nationals, and they are looking to add more bullpen help in case they don't acquire a quality starting pitcher.
12/6/2010 |
Nationals like Loney, but trade unlikely
While the Nationals have expressed interest in Dodgers first baseman James Loney, according to two baseball sources, the two parties don't see a match that could result in Loney landing in Washington.
12/6/2010 |
Pavano seeking multiyear deal
It appears unlikely the Nationals are going to sign right-hander Carl Pavano, according to a baseball source. The team is reluctant to give Pavano a multi-year deal.
12/6/2010 |
Riggleman encouraged by Nationals' roster
The Winter Meetings are in the early stages, and the Nationals are doing their best to supply manager Jim Riggleman with the best players for the 2011 season.
12/6/2010 |
Rizzo not done upgrading Nationals
A day after his deal for Jayson Werth, Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo heard some negative feedback, but he doesn't seem to care what outsiders think of his new transaction.
12/5/2010 |
Werth in the fold, Nats looking for more
The Nationals made a big splash on Sunday, agreeing to a seven-year deal worth a reported $126 million with free-agent outfielder Jayson Werth. They hope to continue that momentum during the annual Winter Meetings, which start Monday in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
12/5/2010 |
Nats lure Werth
The Nationals have agreed to terms with free-agent outfielder Jayson Werth, who is leaving the Phillies for a seven-year deal.
12/5/2010 |
Gammons: Nats know what Werth is worth
Mike Rizzo understands where he is, and wherein lies the future of the Washington Nationals with Bryce Harper and Stephen Strasburg. Hence Jayson Werth, seven years and $126 million.
12/3/2010 |
Flores, Gonzalez avoid arbitration with Nats
Catcher Jesus Flores and infielder Alberto Gonzalez have agreed to one-year deals with the Washington Nationals, avoiding arbitration.
12/3/2010 |
Zimmerman wishes Dunn had stayed
Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman and general manager Mike Rizzo were both happy for first baseman Adam Dunn, who signed a four-year deal with the White Sox on Friday.
12/2/2010 |
Zimmerman eyes Tulowitzki-type contract
After Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki agreed to a seven-year contract extension worth $134 million, third baseman Ryan Zimmerman said Thursday that he would love to sign a similar extension with the Nationals.
12/1/2010 |
In expected move, Dunn declines arbitration
Adam Dunn has decided not to accept arbitration from the Nationals, meaning if the free agent signs with another team, Washington will receive two additional picks in the 2011 First-Year Player Draft. |
