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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:37:17 PST |
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Ex-Nat Cordero invites teams to view throwing session (Yahoo! Sports) Former Washington Nationals closer Chad Cordero will be throwing for teams starting this week, an industry...
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Teixeira chase was Mark madness (Yahoo! Sports)The Yankees ended up with the prize free agent, but not before the Red Sox and Angels had ample opportunity.
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Nationals Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
The Nationals made plenty of headlines by battling the Red Sox and Yankees in their pursuit of free agent Mark Teixeira, but after the team failed to land the first baseman, its need for a force in the middle of the lineup remains with six weeks to go until spring training starts.
General manager Jim Bowden could try to pursue first baseman/outfielder Adam Dunn, in whom Washington has been rumored to have some interest. But Dunn's propensity for strikeouts has worried the Nationals somewhat, and the Dodgers are also believed to be in heavy pursuit of him. Milton Bradley has also been rumored to be an option, though Washington already has a large supply of both outfielders and temperamental players. The team has also said it has no interest in Manny Ramirez, meaning the...
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Dukes, Milledge will complete for starting job in Washington (Yahoo! Sports) It appears the Washington Nationals will solve their center field dilemma with in-house players according to...
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Hot Stove Daily: Washington Nationals (Yahoo! Sports)The Nats lost in the Mark Teixeira bidding, but it might be a blessing by forcing them to build from within instead.
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Manny maneuvering intensifies (Yahoo! Sports)Cutting ties with Andruw Jones could help the Dodgers afford Manny Ramirez. The Giants loom as competition.
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Hot Stove Daily: Oakland Athletics (Yahoo! Sports)The A's have compiled many playoff teams. Will the addition of Matt Holliday be enough to break through?
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Little deals can make a big difference (SportingNews.com)Randy Johnson, Brad Penny, Daniel Cabrera and Mike Hampton are in position to pay off big for their new teams -- and cost little if they prove to be duds.
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Cabrera passes physical, gets 1-yr deal from Nats (AP)Pitcher Daniel Cabrera formalized his one-year, $2.6 million contract with the Washington Nationals after passing a physical Monday. Cabrera and the Nationals reached a preliminary agreement one week earlier, contingent upon Cabrera proving his health. The 6-foot-7 right-hander underwent MRI exams on his throwing shoulder and elbow as part of his physical.
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Nats didn't get Teixeira, but gained much more ... respect (Yahoo! Sports) By approving one contract offer earlier this month — a $160 million proposal to free agent Mark Teixeira...
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Nationals sign Sosa, Patterson to minor league deals (Yahoo! Sports)The Washington Nationals signed Corey Patterson and reliever Jorge Sosa to Minor League contracts with an...
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Nationals sign 5 to minor league contracts (AP)On the day they lost out on top target Mark Teixeira, the Washington Nationals announced they signed five players to minor league contracts. Veteran outfielder Corey Patterson, right-hander Jorge Sosa, left-hander Gustavo Chacin, infielder Jose Castillo and catcher Gustavo Molina signed with Washington on Tuesday.
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Yankees are stealth Bombers, get Teixeira (Yahoo! Sports)Despite hanging on the periphery of bidding for weeks, New York adds the slugger to impressive free-agent haul.
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Nats up offer to Teixeira to between $178-184 million (Yahoo! Sports)MASN Online is reporting that the Washington Nationals have "sweetened their proposal" to...
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Boras still looking for that 'one dumb owner' (Yahoo! Sports)Agent Scott Boras started out seeking 10 years, $250 million for Mark Teixeira, a player who has never finished...
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Don't count Red Sox out of Teixeira derby quite yet (Yahoo! Sports) As the shock of Thursday night yielded to murkiness Saturday, a shared feeling emerged among baseball sources...
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Red Sox engage in Tex-book tactics (Yahoo! Sports)Boston says it has dropped out of bidding for Mark Teixeira. But is it just an attempt to bluff Scott Boras?
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Red Sox are habitual holiday shoppers (Yahoo! Sports)Boston usually celebrates this time of year by spending freely. Adding Mark Teixeira could be the next move.
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Teixeira to meet with top Red Sox brass (Yahoo! Sports)Free-agent slugger and agent Scott Boras will meet with Theo Epstein, John Henry and Larry Lucchino in Texas.
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Astros sign IF Boone (PA SportsTicker)The Houston Astros on Thursday signed infielder Aaron Boone to a one-year contract worth $750,000, plus incentives.
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Nationals add pair of 16-year-old prospects (AP)The Washington Nationals agreed to contracts Thursday with two 16-year-old prospects from the Dominican Republic. Left-handed pitcher Gregory Baez and catcher Bill Pena were scouted by the Nationals at the Loma del Sueno complex in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic. "Pena is a high-energy, two-way catcher with a very strong arm," director of scouting Dana Brown said.
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Winners and losers from the winter meetings (SportingNews.com)Most clubs left Las Vegas with little more than claims that they have made progress toward achieving their offseason goals. Too bad for them.
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Harris gets 2-year, $3 million deal from Nationals (AP)Outfielder Willie Harris agreed to a two-year, $3 million contract with the Washington Nationals on Friday. The Nationals also announced they did not tender a 2009 contract to right-hander Tim Redding, the only pitcher to win 10 games for the team last season. Harris, one of Washington's few offensive bright spots in an 102-loss season, will receive $1.5 million in both years of the deal.
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Nationals sign OF Harris to two-year deal (PA SportsTicker)The Washington Nationals on Friday agreed to terms with outfielder Willie Harris on a two-year contract.
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Boston could counter Yankees by signing Teixeira (Yahoo! Sports) The Boston Red Sox are stalking Mark Teixeira, the premier position player on the free-agent market, hoping...
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Winners and losers, leaving Las Vegas (Yahoo! Sports)Sabathia and Oprah, Manuel and Minaya hit the jackpot; Peavy and Manny, Tigers and Braves crapped out.
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Nationals take RHP Terrell Young in Rule 5 draft (AP)The Washington Nationals selected right-hander Terrell Young with the first pick of the Rule 5 draft at the winter meetings Thursday, plucking him from the Cincinnati Reds. The 24-year-old Young went a combined 2-5 with a 2.88 ERA at two levels of Class A ball in 2008, his fifth professional season. The Padres and Mets each made two picks during the major league phase of the draft.
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Rule 5 Report (RotoWire)
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Teixeira negotiations continue to escalate (Yahoo! Sports)Agent Scott Boras is leveraging the bidders against one another. Angels are among those getting uncomfortable.
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