Back in April, we learned that the Nationals were looking for help in center field. Today, according to a baseball source close to Bill Ladson of MLB.com, the Nationals are not only looking for a center fielder, but someone who can be a leadoff hitter as well.
Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post Tweeted that the [...]
06/01/11
According to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated outfielder Rick Ankiel has agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the Washington Nationals. Heyman adds that the deal will include $1.25 million in performance bonuses.
Bill Ladson of MLB.com adds that Ankiel will compete again Roger Bernadina for the starting left field job.
Ankiel, 31, split time between [...]
12/20/10
Washington Nationals manager Jim Riggleman said that he would like to get a leadoff hitter for next year, according to MLB.com’s Bill Ladson. The Nats have a few internal candidates in Nyjer Morgan, Ian Desmond, Roger Bernadina and Danny Espinosa, but they may be better off hitting second or further down the lineup.
“The players will [...]
09/26/10
According to Bill Ladson of MLB.com, the Washington Nationals have released right fielder Elijah Dukes and right-handed pitcher Logan Kensing.
Dukes was expected to be the Nationals’ starting right fielder, but his poor Spring offense sealed his fate. He was 3 for 20 (.143) with five strikeouts. Justin Maxwell and Roger Bernadina will compete for the [...]
03/17/10