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Nats' organization preview, Top 20 Prospects Monday, 6 February 2012, 4:00 pm
The future success of every Major League team lies largely in its Minor League pipeline. With that in mind, MLB.com looks at the Nationals' farm system, from the top 20 prospects to those who are under the radar.
Source: Washington Nationals News | Doug Miller
Nats, Ankiel agree to Minor League deal Monday, 6 February 2012, 6:04 am
Rick Ankiel has agreed to terms on a Minor League contract that will have him back with the Nationals in 2012, a baseball source confirmed.
Source: Washington Nationals News | Adam Berry and Bill Ladson
Larkin has impact on Zimmerman, Desmond Friday, 3 February 2012, 5:19 pm
Hall of Famer Barry Larkin never played for the Nationals, but his impact is still felt in the organization. Just ask third baseman Ryan Zimmerman and shortstop Ian Desmond.
Source: Washington Nationals News | Bill Ladson
Brady chose to go behind center, not the plate Friday, 3 February 2012, 4:13 pm
In what was clearly a wise career choice, legendary Patriots quarterback Tom Brady opted for a football career, despite being drafted as a catcher by the Montreal Expos in 1995.
Source: Washington Nationals News | Joe Frisaro
Nats ask fans to 'Take Back the Park' vs. Phils Friday, 3 February 2012, 1:00 pm
When it comes to the Phillies, chief operating officer Andy Feffer wants Nationals fans to fill up Nationals Park -- and for a good reason.
Source: Washington Nationals News | Bill Ladson
Nationals agree with Jackson on one-year deal Thursday, 2 February 2012, 11:50 pm
The Nationals have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Edwin Jackson, pending a physical. Jackson, 28, went a combined 12-9 with a 3.79 ERA last season with the White Sox and Cardinals.
Source: Washington Nationals News | Bill Ladson
Nationals win arbitration hearing vs. Lannan Thursday, 2 February 2012, 4:47 pm
The Nationals learned on Thursday that a three-person panel ruled in their favor in the arbitration case against left-hander John Lannan, who will earn $5 million in 2012.
Source: Washington Nationals News | Bill Ladson
Nationals lauded for top Minor League system Thursday, 2 February 2012, 9:09 am
The Nationals' Minor League system was named the best in Major League Baseball, according to Baseball America, on Monday.
Source: Washington Nationals News | Bill Ladson
Ladson's MLBlog: Rizzo proud of staff Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 11:08 pm
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Nats add Durbin to mix on Minor League deal Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 8:10 pm
The Nationals added depth to their bullpen on Wednesday by signing right-hander Chad Durbin to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training, according to a baseball source.
Source: Washington Nationals News | Bill Ladson
Inbox: Save Strasburg for a playoff run? Monday, 30 January 2012, 8:31 pm
Should the Nationals hold Stephen Strasburg until mid-May in case of a postseason run, considering his innings limit? Beat reporter Bill Ladson answers this question and more in the Inbox.
Source: Washington Nationals News | Bill Ladson
Nationals have a hard-nosed warrior in Lidge Friday, 27 January 2012, 4:05 am
To understand what the Nationals are getting in Brad Lidge, it's important to know the road that the hard-throwing reliever has traveled. It has been a mixture of pain and celebration, of frustration and accomplishment. At 35, he has seen just about all there is to see.
Source: Washington Nationals News | Richard Justice
Nats bring Lidge on board with one-year deal Thursday, 26 January 2012, 8:24 pm
The Nationals agreed to terms with reliever Brad Lidge on a one-year, $1 million contract Thursday. Teams such as the Rockies and Phillies expressed interest in Lidge, but he joined the Nats after having great conversations with general manager Mike Rizzo.
Source: Washington Nationals News | Bill Ladson
Harper heads Nats prospects on Top 100 list Thursday, 26 January 2012, 3:00 am
Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper, third baseman Anthony Rendon and pitchers Alex Meyer and Sammy Solis were ranked in MLB.com's Top 100 Prospects list on Wednesday, with Harper coming in at No. 2.
Source: Washington Nationals News | Bill Ladson
In DC, new National Gio feels at home Thursday, 26 January 2012, 1:28 am
The Nationals introduced Gio Gonzalez to the local media at Nationals Park on Wednesday afternoon. The news conference came a little over a month after they acquired the left-hander from the Athletics in exchange for four prospects.
Source: Washington Nationals News | Bill Ladson
Nats GM 'comfortable' with Prince talks Thursday, 26 January 2012, 12:05 am
General manager Mike Rizzo acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that the Nationals were in the Prince Fielder sweepstakes.
Source: Washington Nationals News | Bill Ladson
Nationals miss out in Fielder sweepstakes Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 11:01 pm
The Nationals lost out to the Tigers in the Prince Fielder sweepstakes on Tuesday. The free-agent first baseman agreed to terms with Detroit on a nine-year, $214 million deal.
Source: Washington Nationals News | Bill Ladson
Harper No. 1 on list of top outfield prospects Monday, 23 January 2012, 6:06 pm
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Marrero No. 8 on list of top 1B prospects Saturday, 21 January 2012, 4:32 pm
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Nationals sign Morse to two-year deal Friday, 20 January 2012, 11:30 pm
The Nationals agreed to terms on Friday with outfielder/first baseman Michael Morse on a multiyear contract extension, thus avoiding salary arbitration.
Source: Washington Nationals News | Bill Ladson
Rendon ranks third among third-base talent Thursday, 19 January 2012, 3:43 pm
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Lombardozzi made great strides with Nats in '11 Thursday, 19 January 2012, 2:26 pm
For Steve Lombardozzi, it was somewhat easy to be overlooked. In a system where former top picks Bryce Harper and Stephen Strasburg garnered a great amount of attention, the second baseman quietly plugged his way toward the big leagues. In 2011, Lombardozzi put himself squarely on the radar.
Source: Washington Nationals News | Jon Star
