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Dmitri Young says he's done playing baseball Fri Mar 19 20:26:41 2010 EST
Oakland, CA (Sports Network) - Former Washington Nationals first baseman Dmitri Young said at a baseball academy event on Friday that he's done playing baseball after 13 seasons in the majors. Young, 36, who last appeared in an MLB game with Washington in 2008, was set to play in 2009 before a torn hamstring ended his campaign in spring training. The two-time All-Star is now the vice president and senior adviser for an independent professional baseball club. From 1996-2008 with the Cardinals, R
Nationals release Dukes Wed Mar 17 11:37:59 2010 EST
Kissimmee, FL (Sports Network) - The Washington Nationals have released outfielder Elijah Dukes. The team announced the news Wednesday in a brief release, which did not provide a reason for the move. Dukes, 25, was expected to be the Nationals' starting right fielder this season. The Washington Post reported on its website that manager Jim Riggleman said it was strictly a baseball decision and that the team liked some of its other options for the position. Last year with the club, Dukes batted
Nats release Guardado, Estes Thu Mar 11 11:34:39 2010 EST
Viera, FL (Sports Network) - The Washington Nationals on Thursday released veteran left-handed pitchers Eddie Guardado and Shawn Estes. The 39-year-old Guardado, who agreed to a minor league contract with the Nationals on December 26, had a 1-2 record with a 4.46 earned run average in 48 appearances last season for Texas. A two-time All-Star selection, Guardado has 187 career saves and ranks fourth among active pitchers with 908 appearances with Minnesota, Seattle, Cincinnati and the Rangers. E
Mattingly, Dodgers have talked about manager's job Wed Mar 10 14:01:00 2010 EST
mes, Mattingly is in charge of the team in Arizona and will work at least five games as manager.

Mattingly interviewed with the Cleveland Indians for their manager opening this offseason. He then turned down an interview request from the Washington Nationals.

In a meeting this winter with Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti, owner Frank McCourt and team president Dennis Manion, Mattingly said the word manager was brought up but nothing definitive was said or done.

Torre's contract expires

Hard work, communication Riggleman's stamp on Nats Sat Feb 20 14:02:00 2010 EST

VIERA, Fla. (AP) -The framed color photograph rests on Jim Riggleman's desk in Space Coast Stadium, yet to take up permanent residence in a room the Washington Nationals manager rarely inhabits.

It shows Riggleman gathering his infielders and battery during a mound conference, one comforting outstretched arm resting across the pitcher's shoulder, the other draped reassuringly over the catcher.

The memento from a 2009 home game resembles a group hug and emphasizes the twin messages that ch

Nationals officially sign Wang Fri Feb 19 13:32:37 2010 EST
Viera, FL (Sports Network) - The Washington Nationals made it official on Friday, as they signed right-hander Chien-Ming Wang. Although terms of the deal were not disclosed, the contract is believed to be for one year and $2 million. Wang, who can also earn another $3 million in incentives, had spent his entire five-year MLB career with the New York Yankees and emerged as an ace for the club, as he went a combined 38-13 with a 3.67 ERA in 64 games from 2006-07, while finishing as the runnerup i
Nationals win arbitration case with Burnett Fri Feb 19 11:30:46 2010 EST
Viera, FL (Sports Network) - The Washington Nationals have won their arbitration case with reliever Sean Burnett and will pay the left-hander $775,000 this coming season. Burnett, who was seeking $925,000 in arbitration, was acquired by the Nationals from Pittsburgh this past June and went 1-1 with a 3.20 ERA in 33 games for Washington. The Nationals also defeated reliever Brian Bruney in arbitration earlier this week.
Marlins bring MacDougal in on minor league deal Fri Feb 19 09:19:36 2010 EST
e MacDougal to a minor league deal. Reports have indicated that MacDougal will earn $500,000 should he make the club and can be released by the team should he not make the big league roster. MacDougal spent the bulk of last season with the Washington Nationals, as he went 1-1 with 20 saves and a 3.60 earned run average in 52 games after being released by the Chicago White Sox. The 32-year-old hurler, who was an All-Star with Kansas City in 2003, has a career record of 14-21 with 70 saves and a 4
Nationals come to terms with Villone Wed Feb 17 18:01:22 2010 EST
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with left-handed pitcher Ron Villone on a minor-league contract. The deal includes an invitation to major league spring training. Last season, Villone went 5-6 with one save and a 4.25 ERA in a team-leading 63 appearances for the Nationals. The 40-year-old is 61-65 with a 4.73 ERA in 717 games (93 starts) spanning 15 seasons with Seattle, San Diego, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Colorado, Houston, Pittsburgh, Florida
Bruney loses arbitration case with Nats Wed Feb 17 16:11:18 2010 EST
Viera, FL (Sports Network) - The Washington Nationals have won their arbitration hearing with reliever Brian Bruney and will pay the right-hander $1.5 million this coming season. Bruney, who was acquired by the Nationals from the New York Yankees in early December, had been seeking $1.85 million. The Washington Post reported that the basis of the Nats' case was Bruney's recent injury history. as he has served three stints on the disabled list and has appeared in just 76 games over the past two
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