Nationals Journal: December 20, 2009 - December 26, 2009
Nats ink Guardado to minor league deal
The Nats on Saturday made official their signing of relief pitcher Eddie Guardado to a minor league contract. Guardado will be given a chance to compete for a bullpen job in spring training. The 39-year-old lefty, entering his 18th major...
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December 26, 2009; 7:42 PM ET |
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Capps, Nats agree to deal
At roughly 1 a.m., the Nationals got their man. Making their clearest step yet to improve a bullpen and end their pained search for a closer, the Washington Nationals on Wednesday reached a deal with free agent reliever Matt Capps,...
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December 24, 2009; 2:14 AM ET |
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Still waiting on Capps
So as midnight comes and passes, here's where things stand: The Washington Nationals are still waiting to learn if Matt Capps, their latest free agent target, will agree to a contract offer and become their next closer. Capps, a right-hander...
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December 23, 2009; 11:54 PM ET |
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Nothing official yet with Capps
[UPDATE, 10:30 p.m.] -- Just exchanged texts again with Kinzer. He said nothing new has solidified since we last talked. So deeper into the night we go... --- The Washington Nationals could be moving closer to landing relief pitcher Matt...
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December 23, 2009; 9:02 PM ET |
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Riggleman, Capps, Guardado, Marquis
There's been plenty of immigration into NatsTown this week. It's practically like Ellis Island. Welcome, Jason Marquis. Welcome, Eddie Guardado. And perhaps by tonight the Nats will have their third signing of the week, if Matt Capps selects Washington rather...
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December 23, 2009; 11:06 AM ET |
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Nats nearing deal with veteran reliever Guardado
Continuing an active offseason, the Washington Nationals are close to a contract agreement with free agent reliever Eddie Guardado, according to two sources. The terms remain unknown, but it's almost certain that the 39-year-old lefty will get a one-year deal....
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December 22, 2009; 9:48 PM ET |
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Marquis introduced at Nats Park
The Nats are off to a quick start this offseason, checking off their needs: Some relief pitching help, a catcher, a veteran starter. It all has something of a cumulative effect, as every move inches the Nationals that much closer...
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December 22, 2009; 4:11 PM ET |
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Strasburg lands endorsement deal with Topps
Stephen Strasburg has his first endorsement deal, as today the Topps trading card company announced a multi-year deal that will lead to a line of Strasburg-related promotion and memorabilia. According to a release, Topps now has exclusive rights to use...
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December 22, 2009; 12:03 PM ET |
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Thoughts on Marquis signing
So it looks like we'll meet Jason Marquis on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. Meantime, I'm curious for reaction to the signing; judging from initial comments, it seems like opinion is all over the place. The deal for Marquis -- two...
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December 21, 2009; 8:14 PM ET |
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Nats to sign Marquis
Satisfying their longstanding need for a top-of-the-rotation veteran, the Washington Nationals are on the verge of finalizing a deal with right-handed pitcher Jason Marquis, according to a source. The two-year contract, worth $15 million, depends on Marquis passing a physical....
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December 21, 2009; 4:05 PM ET |
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