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By Pete McElroy on July 7, 2009 12:33 PM | Permalink | Comments (3)

Right-handed reliever Jesus Colome, who was designated for assignment last Saturday, has rejected his assignment and is now a free agent.

Colome was 1-1 with a 8.40 ERA in 16 games for the Nationals this season. In 15 innings, he allowed 23 hits, 14 runs, walked six and struck out 12.

In his two-plus season with the Nationals, Colome went 8-4 with a 4.50 ERA and a save.

His last outing with Washington, July 3, sealed his fate. Colome gave up a pinch-hit, three-run homer and suffered the loss in the Braves 9-8 win.

Colome walked two batters before giving up the eventual game-winner.

3 Comments

Sean said:

Should the Nationals do a minor league trade like we did for Jhonny Nunez and Alberto Gonzalez trade what you think?

Thanks
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I wouldn't. Guzman may not be here come the trade deadline

David in Midlothian said:

I believe this piece of news is what you call 'Christmas in July' for Nats fans.

All 5(?) of us.
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Yes it is. I think I counted 12

Bill said:

Sean:

The title of Pete's post is "Colome elects free agency". You can't trade free agents.