Nationals Journal: winter meetings


Posted at 05:47 PM ET, 12/05/2012

Nationals all but complete their work at the winter meetings

Mike Rizzo and Davey Johnson head home from the winter meetings on Wednesday, with the Nationals' work in Nashville practically complete.

By James Wagner  |  05:47 PM ET, 12/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:26 PM ET, 12/03/2012

Mike Rizzo on Sean Burnett: Not a fit financially right now

The Nationals have talked with Sean Burnett's representatives, but Rizzo says the left-hander is out of the team's price and years range so far.

By James Wagner  |  07:26 PM ET, 12/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:48 PM ET, 12/03/2012

No progress between Adam LaRoche, Nationals; teams calling about Michael Morse

There's been no progress between the Nationals and the first baseman, which isn't necessarily concerning yet. Opposing teams have called about Michael Morse.

By James Wagner  |  06:48 PM ET, 12/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:54 PM ET, 12/03/2012

Nationals sign Zack Duke, Bill Bray to bolster left-handed relief

The Nationals added two left-handed relievers Monday afternoon to a bullpen that previously contained none, re-signing Zach Duke to be their long reliever and acquiring Bill Bray on a minor league deal.

By Adam Kilgore  |  04:54 PM ET, 12/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:17 PM ET, 12/03/2012

Adam LaRoche's list of suitors shortens

The Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays have reportedly reached agreements with two free agent first baseman, shortening the list of suitors for the much sought-after LaRoche.

By James Wagner  |  04:17 PM ET, 12/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:14 AM ET, 12/03/2012

Nationals among eight suitors for Sean Burnett, and more from the winter meetings

The Nationals are one of eight teams still interested in Sean Burnett as they try to fill a hole in their bullpen.

By Adam Kilgore  |  11:14 AM ET, 12/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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