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With Souza gone, is Taylor next man up? (plus minor league signing)

With Souza gone, is Taylor next man up? (plus minor league signing)
This week's trade that sent outfielder Steven Souza Jr. to the Rays as part of a three-team deal creates a possible vacancy on the Nationals bench. If Souza was to have competed for a backup role as the fifth outfielder, part-time first baseman and pinch-hitter in spring training, as manager Matt Williams said at NatsFest, which player benefits most from his departure? For at least the time being, it appears that guy is outfielder Michael A. Taylor, who enjoyed a breakout 2014 season at...
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Orioles name Scott Coolbaugh as major league hitting coach

Orioles name Scott Coolbaugh as major league hitting coach
The Orioles today announced that they have named Scott Coolbaugh as Major League Hitting Coach. Coolbaugh, 48, has been in the Texas organization for the last eight seasons, most recently serving at Minor League Hitting Coordinator in 2014. He was also Major League Hitting Coach through 2012 after being named to the post on June 8, 2011 by the Rangers. In 2012, Texas led the majors in runs scored (808) and ranked 2nd in the American League in total bases (2493) and average (.272). Prior to...
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Rizzo on the trade for Ross and the player to be named

Rizzo on the trade for Ross and the player to be named
Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo just finished a conference call with the local media to make official what we've known for the past couple of days: The Nationals have dealt outfielder Steven Souza Jr. and minor league left-hander Travis Ott to the Padres for right-handed pitching prospect Joe Ross and a player to be named. Souza and Ott are then going from the Padres to the Rays as part of the deal that will bring 2013 American League Rookie of the Year Wil Myers to San Diego. Rizzo's...
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Looking back on the Gio Gonzalez trade

Looking back on the Gio Gonzalez trade
There's a tendency for fans to judge every trade made on its face value in the moments immediately after the deal is consummated and announced. This can be tricky, since raw emotion, rather than careful consideration, takes over. It's often better - and more useful - to judge a trade in three ways: immediate impact, short-term results and long-term gains or losses. Yes, it's natural to have an opinion once a deal is struck. But how a deal plays out for the coming season, even a few seasons...
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What happens with Trea Turner? (deal is done)

What happens with Trea Turner? (deal is done)
Most of baseball thinks Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo made another lopsided deal Wednesday, when he agreed to send outfielder Steven Souza Jr. to the Rays, Washington's contribution to a three-team, 11-player blockbuster that shipped 2013 American League Rookie of the Year Wil Meyers from Tampa Bay to the Padres. While I'm happy to recap the swap, you might want to go grab a snack and a soda. It'll take a couple of minutes to process everything. A flow chart may work well, too. OK,...
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Report: Souza dealt to Tampa Bay in three-team trade

Report: Souza dealt to Tampa Bay in three-team trade
That memory of Steven Souza Jr.'s diving catch in left-center to seal Jordan Zimmermann's no-hitter on the last day of the regular season may have to last you a while. It appears Souza is on his way out of D.C. in a mutliple-player, three-team trade that also involves the Padres and Rays. Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com is reporting that a framework is in place that would send Souza and minor league left-hander Travis Ott to the Rays, with the Nationals receiving two prospects - shortstop Trea...
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By one metric, Ramos and Lobaton a formidable tandem behind the plate

By one metric, Ramos and Lobaton a formidable tandem behind the plate
Not so long ago, general managers putting together their rosters didn't fret much over catchers. You had your starter, who hopefully could hit a little and was at least passable defensively. And you had a backup, whose skill set was the opposite of your starter. If the starting backstop was a good defender, you looked for a backup with a decent bat; if your starting catcher was better with the stick than the glove, you looked for a good catch-and-throw guy who might function as a late-inning...
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Williams on his first year at the helm, what's ahead for 2015

Williams on his first year at the helm, what's ahead for 2015
Since he was named Nationals manager on Oct. 31, 2013, the recently completed Winter Meetings marked a milestone in Matt Williams' tenure at the helm: He's been through a full annual cycle of life as a major league skipper. It's not as easy as writing down names on a lineup card every day during the season or fulfilling the role of engaging tour guide, as Williams did Friday afternoon at Nationals Park for some lucky MASN "Word of the Day" winners. Those are the kind of activities the fans...
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Orioles name Kristen Hudak as Director of Public Relations

Orioles name Kristen Hudak as Director of Public Relations
The Orioles today announced that Kristen Hudak has been named Director, Public Relations. Hudak, who returns to the Orioles' market after three and a half years at ESPN, will oversee the public relations department, including corporate communications, media relations, online communications, photography, and team publications. She will begin her duties on Monday, December 29, reporting directly to Greg Bader, Vice President, Communications & Marketing. As a Senior Publicist at ESPN, Hudak...
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Harper and Nats settle, avoid grievance hearing (updated with terms)

Harper and Nats settle, avoid grievance hearing (updated with terms)
The Nationals and outfielder Bryce Harper have reached a settlement on his 2015 salary and avoided a potentially contentious grievance hearing that was scheduled for Tuesday in New York. The two sides appeared headed for the grievance hearing, which Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo likened to an arbitration hearing, where teams take great pains to point out all of a player's shortcomings. But things took a curious turn over the weekend when Harper failed to appear as scheduled at NatsFest,...
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More on Zimmerman's transition to first (pitchers, catchers report Feb. 19)

More on Zimmerman's transition to first (pitchers, catchers report Feb. 19)
Quantifying Adam LaRoche's importance to the Nationals over his four-year stint isn't difficult. Yes, there was the left-handed bat in the middle of the lineup that supplied necessary power. But LaRoche's prowess with the leather was something that came up over and over again at NatsFest as his now ex-teammates lamented his departure as a free agent. LaRoche was the kind of steady but stellar defender whose glovework often gets overlooked - not because it's not spectacular, but because...
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Though role unclear, Treinen will stretch out as starter in camp

Though role unclear, Treinen will stretch out as starter in camp
The Nationals rotation is deep enough that left-hander Ross Detwiler, a 10-game winner in 2012 couldn't crack it in spring training and was traded to the Rangers earlier this week after struggling to adapt to a bullpen role. The Nationals are already salivating over the future arrival of stud pitcher Lucas Giolito, a 20-year-old righty who hasn't pitched above low Single-A and is rated baseball's 13th-best prospect by Baseball Prospectus. Righty A.J Cole is on the horizon, too, maybe as...
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Ready to close, Storen grateful for vote of confidence

Ready to close, Storen grateful for vote of confidence
Though Drew Storen struggled in his two postseasons, there won't be any closer controversy as the Nationals enter spring training. At the Winter Meetings in San Diego, general manager Mike Rizzo said that the right-hander would handle the ninth inning for the Nats in 2015. "Any guy throwing late in games wants to be closer, but think more important to have that vote of confidence from Matt (Williams) and management is great. It means a lot," Storen said. "It doesn't change my approach to...
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Source: Blue Jays have not contacted Rizzo about president/CEO job

Source: Blue Jays have not contacted Rizzo about president/CEO job
Nothing like a hot rumor to spice up NatsFest, though this one had nothing to do with a big trade or free agent signing. ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick reported Saturday afternoon that the Toronto Blue Jays are interested in Nationals president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo, who they'd like to hire as their new president/CEO when Paul Beeston relinquishes those roles after the 2015 season. Rizzo, who has already met with the media during a scheduled session at NatsFest,...
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Zimmermann and Fister on their futures in Washington

Zimmermann and Fister on their futures in Washington
Jordan Zimmermann knows what it will take to keep him in a Nationals uniform, and he's more than willing to let the process surrounding a long-term contract extension take its course. "If it's fair value, like I've said all along, I'd gladly sign," Zimmermann said. "At the end of the day, it's got to be something that's fair. If it's not, then I'll be moving on." How much Zimmermann, 28, is worth to the Nationals is the sticking point. He's going to be a free agent at the end of...
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Desmond: "I want to be here and play here"

Desmond: "I want to be here and play here"
In a week where his name cropped up in trade rumors at the Winter Meetings, shortstop Ian Desmond left little doubt that he'd like to remain with the Nationals. Speaking during his media availability at NatsFest on Saturday, Desmond said he understood why his name was bandied about at the Winter Meetings, once as part of a blockbuster deal that would have sent him to Seattle. He said general manager Mike Rizzo has a job to do and acknowledged that his status as a free agent after the 2015...
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Rendon's second thoughts

Rendon's second thoughts
Anthony Rendon didn't torment himself watching the rest of the postseason play out after the Nationals were eliminated in the National League Division Series. He's played some golf and immersed himself in basketball season, tuning in on his hometown Houston Rockets via DirecTV to take some of the sting away from the Nats' disappointing first-round ouster. "I guess (seeing the Giants win) made it a little bit easier, I guess, for me," he said at NatsFest. "Might be terrible to say, but...
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Rizzo on Harper grievance and absence, Werth and Detwiler deal

Rizzo on Harper grievance and absence, Werth and Detwiler deal
Bryce Harper's upcoming grievance hearing to determine whether he can opt out of his contract and into salary arbitration will be held Tuesday in New York. But the potentially contentious faceoff has already had an effect on Harper and the Nationals. Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said the star outfielder opted not to attend NatsFest, though he had previously been listed by the team among the participating players, because of the hearing, which will be held in New York. "We're...
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Zimmerman has seen changes, is ready for another

Zimmerman has seen changes, is ready for another
Ryan Zimmerman has heard the whispers about the Nationals dealing one of their key players who will reach free agency after the 2015 season. He's watched this season as first baseman Adam LaRoche, cast aside to accommodate the planned move of Zimmerman to first base, signed as a free agent with the White Sox. He understands baseball's economics and realizes the window for the Nationals to win might be closing. But there's no hint of panic, certainly no palpable sense of urgency, in...
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Welcome to NatsFest!

Welcome to NatsFest!
Well, the day that many Nationals fans have been waiting for since the final pitch of the 2014 season has finally arrived. It's time for NatsFest. What, you thought I meant the day that pitchers and catchers report to Space Coast Stadium? Those of you attending today's winter baseball carnival at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center will want to make sure to stop by the MASN booth. You can learn more about what's going on in our little corner of the Convention Center here. But...
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