Nationals Journal: Chris Young


Posted at 11:33 AM ET, 04/23/2013

Chris Young makes his first start, other minor league updates
By James Wagner
The big right-hander is slated to make his first minor league start of the season on Tuesday night in Syracuse.

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Posted at 03:29 PM ET, 04/04/2013

Chris Young rejoins the Nationals on minor league deal (updated)
By James Wagner
NATIONALS JOURNAL | After staying in contact with the Nationals since opting out of his deal, the right-handed starter agreed to re-sign.

By James Wagner  |  03:29 PM ET, 04/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:48 AM ET, 04/01/2013

Nationals remain in contact with Chris Young
By Adam Kilgore
The Nationals are still interested in bringing back Chris Young as the tall right-hander seeks a major league contract.

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Posted at 12:52 PM ET, 03/26/2013

Nationals grant Chris Young his release
By Adam Kilgore
Nationals grant Chris Young his release

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Posted at 09:23 PM ET, 03/25/2013

Chris Young opts out of Nationals contract
By Adam Kilgore
Chris Young opted out of his contract to and will likely sign a major league deal elsewhere, leaving the Nats looking for a new No. 6 starter.

By Adam Kilgore  |  09:23 PM ET, 03/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:26 PM ET, 03/24/2013

Chris Young will pitch start for the Nationals tomorrow, then decide on future
By Adam Kilgore
Chris Young can opt out of his minor league contract today, leaving him a choice to make after he pitches tomorrow.

By Adam Kilgore  |  12:26 PM ET, 03/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:02 PM ET, 03/22/2013

Rafael Soriano's tooth, Mike Rizzo on Chris Young, other notes
By James Wagner
Rafael Soriano's tooth, Mike Rizzo on Chris Young, other notes

By James Wagner  |  02:02 PM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Chris Young, Cole Kimball, rafael soriano, roster

Posted at 06:07 PM ET, 03/20/2013

Chris Young throws five shutout innings as opt-out date looms
By Adam Kilgore
Chris Young dominated the Marlins for five innings, leaving him a possible decision about his future with the Nationals.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:07 PM ET, 03/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:55 PM ET, 03/14/2013

Chris Young improves, opt-out date looming
By James Wagner
With his March 24 opt-out date looming, the big right-hander has improved performance.

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Posted at 06:47 PM ET, 03/09/2013

Chris Young working through inconsistency, mechanics in first start
By James Wagner
The Nationals new right-handed back-up starter makes his first start and shows the good and bad.

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Posted at 03:13 PM ET, 03/04/2013

Chris Young takes next step in minor league game
By Adam Kilgore
Pitcher says he's ready to face big leaguers after he threw 41 pitches in a minor league game.

By Adam Kilgore  |  03:13 PM ET, 03/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:14 PM ET, 03/01/2013

Chris Young scheduled to start in Ross Detwiler's place
By Adam Kilgore
Chris Young will take Ross Detwiler's place in the Nationals' spring rotation and make his first start March 9.

By Adam Kilgore  |  05:14 PM ET, 03/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:43 PM ET, 02/27/2013

Details on Chris Young's minor league deal
By Adam Kilgore
Chris Young can opt out of his minor league deal on March 24.

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Posted at 03:44 PM ET, 02/22/2013

Why the Nationals signed Chris Young, and why he feels healthy again
By Adam Kilgore
General Manager Mike Rizzo acquired Chris Young because of the hole, likely inevitable, yet to be created in the Nats' rotation.

By Adam Kilgore  |  03:44 PM ET, 02/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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