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Nats officially announce deals with Daniel Murphy, Stephen Drew

Nats officially announce deals with Daniel Murphy, Stephen Drew
The Nationals announced this afternoon that they have finalized a three-year contract with second baseman Daniel Murphy. The deal, originally agreed upon on Christmas Eve and reportedly worth $37.5 million, was pending only a physical, which Murphy has passed. Murphy, who turns 31 on April 1, will be formally introduced during a press conference on Thursday at Nationals Park with live coverage beginning on MASN and MASNsports.com at noon. In addition, the Nationals officially confirmed a...
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Are the Nationals looking for a catcher?

Are the Nationals looking for a catcher?
If Wilson Ramos' 2015 season was a stock chart, it would drive you crazy on whether to buy or sell. There were plenty of highs: staying healthy resulting in a career-best 128 games played, catching both of Max Scherzer's no-hitters, tying for the major league lead by throwing out 44 percent of potential basestealers and receiving recognition as a Gold Glove finalist. But there were also several lows: a career-worst .229/.258/.358 slash line, a career-high 101 strikeouts with just 21 walks in...
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Ryan Zimmerman suing Al Jazeera for defamation

Ryan Zimmerman suing Al Jazeera for defamation
Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman is fighting accusations of performance-enhancing drug use with a defamation lawsuit filed today in the D.C. District Court against Al Jazeera America. Zimmerman is suing Al Jazeera following an investigative broadcast report that named him as receiving and using Delta-2, a hormone supplement banned by Major League Baseball. During the expose, the following conversation occurs between Liam Collins - a British hurdler working undercover for the...
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Will fans forgive Jonathan Papelbon in 2016?

Will fans forgive Jonathan Papelbon in 2016?
A new year has arrived, but the slate has not been wiped clean for the Nationals. The hangover still lingers from the embarrassment of Jonathan Papelbon's very public dugout brawl with Bryce Harper. For many fans, the headache began when general manager Mike Rizzo opted to acquire Papelbon from the rival Phillies at the trade deadline to take over closer duties from Drew Storen. Papelbon's arrival wasn't welcomed just because he was bumping the homegrown right-hander Storen out of the way;...
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Plenty of opportunities for Taylor Jordan and A.J. Cole this spring

Plenty of opportunities for Taylor Jordan and A.J. Cole this spring
As January began a year ago, the Nationals starting rotation appeared locked and loaded for the 2015 season. But by month's end, general manager Mike Rizzo had stunned everyone by adding another considerable piece, dominant right-hander Max Scherzer. Despite the losses of right-handers Jordan Zimmermann and Doug Fister through free agency this winter, Rizzo maintains satisfaction with a projected starting five arsenal featuring aces Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg, veteran lefty Gio Gonzalez,...
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Chris Speier looking for ring at Dusty Baker's side

Chris Speier looking for ring at Dusty Baker's side
New Nationals bench coach Chris Speier's long career in the majors nearly began in Washington when the Senators drafted him out of high school in 1968. But Speier opted for college and became the second overall pick by the Giants two years later. Speier played 19 years, mostly as a shortstop, for the Giants, Expos, Cardinals, Twins and Cubs, and made three All-Star teams. After retiring in 1989, Speier jumped into coaching with the Giants and Cubs before becoming a minor league manager in the...
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Michael A. Taylor aiming for big step in 2016

Michael A. Taylor aiming for big step in 2016
Michael A. Taylor has a lot on his shoulders. He's currently projected as the Nationals' starting center fielder sandwiched between proven veteran Jayson Werth and reigning National League Most Valuable Player Bryce Harper. At 24, Taylor shows as a five-tool player. His slender frame glides through the alleys turning sure doubles into easy outs. Taylor has power too. Plenty of it. His 14 homers last year included a mammoth 493-foot blast at Coors Field and a titanic ninth-inning game-winning...
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New year's resolutions for the Nationals

New year's resolutions for the Nationals
A crazy 2015 is now in the rear view mirror for the Nationals. A season loaded with expectations broadened by 'Where's my ring?' proclamations came crashing to an end with an embarrassing in-house fight a day after elimination from the postseason picture. Injuries ruined the core of the team and the Nationals never quite recovered. But there were plenty of positives, led by Bryce Harper's breakthrough MVP season and Max Scherzer's two no-hitters. At 23, Harper appears poised to remain in...
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After finally getting a shot, Clint Robinson feeling extra motivation

After finally getting a shot, Clint Robinson feeling extra motivation
The 2015 season was a year of firsts for Nationals first baseman Clint Robinson: He made his first major league opening day roster, played outfield for the first time in his professional career, blasted his first homer in the majors, experienced the birth of his first child and even pitched his first full inning in the big leagues. All of it happened for Robinson, 30, after playing 928 games in the minors from 2007-2014. Originally a twenty-fifth round draft pick out of Troy (Ala.) University...
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Could Denard Span return to the Nationals?

Could Denard Span return to the Nationals?
With just two days remaining in 2015, plenty of attractive free agent outfielders remain on the open market. Beyond the Cubs winning the Jason Heyward sweepstakes - which the Nationals were in on - it's been a quiet hot stove for a bunch of big names and big bats in the outfield. Yoenis Cespedes, Justin Upton and Alex Gordon headline the group still unsigned. You could throw Chris Davis in there, though he is likely to be inked to a long-term deal as a first baseman, not an outfielder. The...
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Nationals reportedly sign veteran infielder Stephen Drew

Nationals reportedly sign veteran infielder Stephen Drew
The Nationals have reached a one-year, $3 million deal with free agent infielder Stephen Drew, according to CBSSports.com. Drew, 32, provides middle infield depth behind presumed starters Daniel Murphy at second base and Danny Espinosa at shortstop. The 10-year veteran brings another left-handed bat to Washington's offensive attack. But Drew hit just .201/.217/.381 in 131 games for the Yankees last season. He did smack 17 homers - his best mark since 21 in 2008 - and drove in 44 runs. Two of...
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Eighth- and ninth-inning bullpen plans still unclear for Nationals

Eighth- and ninth-inning bullpen plans still unclear for Nationals
Another potential closer option for the Nationals is off the board after fireballer Aroldis Chapman was added to the Yankees' powerhouse bullpen in a trade with the Reds. It's the second time the Reds reportedly agreed to deal left-hander this offseason after a trade with the Dodgers fell apart during the Winter Meetings when domestic violence allegations involving Chapman surfaced from this past October. The Nationals and general manager Mike Rizzo have been connected to Chapman; they...
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Nats need more offense from Wilson Ramos in 2016

Nats need more offense from Wilson Ramos in 2016
As he prepares to enter an important contract year with the Nationals, catcher Wilson Ramos is spending the winter with his family in his home country of Venezuela. He's coming off his most durable season, which included catching both of Max Scherzer's no-hitters. Ramos was also Jordan Zimmermann's batterymate for the right-hander's 2014 season-ending no-hitter, making him the first ever to catch three no-nos in a 162-game span. It helped gain Ramos recognition as one of the three finalists...
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Nationals issue statement in support of Ryan Zimmerman after PED allegations

Nationals issue statement in support of Ryan Zimmerman after PED allegations
Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman was among several high profile professional athletes linked to performance enhancing drugs in an investigative report from Al Jazeera. The report alleges Zimmerman, as well as Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard, purchased and used the drug Delta-2, a hormone supplement that is banned by Major League Baseball. "It's inexcusable and irresponsible that Al Jazeera would provide a platform and broadcast outright lies about Mr. Howard and Mr. Zimmerman," said...
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New pitching coach Mike Maddux excited: "What an inventory of arms over here"

New pitching coach Mike Maddux excited: "What an inventory of arms over here"
When the Texas Rangers surprisingly decided on firing pitching coach Mike Maddux after last season, the Nationals wasted no time jumping on the opportunity to bring him aboard. A brief conversation with new Nationals manager Dusty Baker a few years ago in Oakland established a memorable connection for Maddux, making the transition enticing. "You never know when you're gonna be talking to somebody you're gonna be working with," Maddux said earlier this month. "We had a nice chat in the...
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Filling out Dusty Baker's lineup card

Filling out Dusty Baker's lineup card
Earlier this month, during what turned out to be a headline-making media session at the Winter Meetings, new Nationals manager Dusty Baker was asked who he plans to bat at the top of his batting order when the season opens in just over three months. "I'm not sure, man," Baker shot back. "You're asking me ... until I see them or until I work with them - I mean, leadoff candidates? You don't know if Trea Turner is ready. I've asked questions. Mike Taylor, you don't know. You don't know...
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Christmas cheer or "Bah, humbug" after Nationals sign Daniel Murphy?

Christmas cheer or "Bah, humbug" after Nationals sign Daniel Murphy?
Stability has not been the case with the Nationals infield as of late. Last winter, general manager Mike Rizzo made a bold trade, bringing shortstop Yunel Escobar into the fold. Except the plan was for Escobar to play second base, a position mostly foreign to the veteran besides a few games in his 2007 rookie season. Escobar bristled at the move and eventually ended up at third after Anthony Rendon hurt his knee, then his oblique and finally his quad in a frustrating season. Beyond that...
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Nats reportedly ink Daniel Murphy to three-year contract (updated)

Nats reportedly ink Daniel Murphy to three-year contract (updated)
The Nationals have reportedly crossed two needs off their holiday wish list on Christmas Eve, agreeing to terms on a three-year deal with second baseman Daniel Murphy, pending a physical. The 30-year-old brings a much-needed left-handed bat along with a veteran infield presence. Terms of the deal are not yet known. Following a monstrous postseason, Murphy rejected the Mets' one-year $15.8 million qualifying offer, choosing free agency. By signing Murphy, the Nats forfeit their first round pick...
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Nationals stars excited for new opportunity with Dusty Baker

Nationals stars excited for new opportunity with Dusty Baker
Loaded with talent, the 2015 Nationals fell woefully short of expectations. Disappointment led to public embarrassment and unnecessary finger-pointing. A year after being named National League Manager of the Year, Matt Williams was shown the door in a desperate need for a breath of fresh air. Enter Dusty Baker, not exactly fresh in age at 66, but exuding cool in style. With 19 strong seasons as a player and 20 more as a major league manager, Baker's reputation preceded his arrival in the...
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Nats reportedly a finalist for Scott Kazmir, but what about Tanner Roark?

Nats reportedly a finalist for Scott Kazmir, but what about Tanner Roark?
How satisfied is Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo with the starting rotation as we approach the new year? The starting five was solid in 2015, but certainly not the wrecking ball rotation predicted to destroy the National League en route to the postseason. Right-handers Jordan Zimmermann and Doug Fister have departed via free agency, leaving openings behind aces Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg and left-hander Gio Gonzalez. It's assumed right-hander Tanner Roark will regain his spot in...
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