http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Washington Nationals News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100209&content_id=8046592&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100209&content_id=8046592&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Nationals 'aggressively pursuing' Wang The Nationals are "aggressively pursuing" free-agent right-hander Chien-Ming Wang, according to a baseball source, but it's not known if the club has made an offer. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100208&content_id=8039534&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:20:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100208&content_id=8039534&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Inbox: How will shortstop shake out? Will Cristian Guzman be traded before Opening Day? Shouldn't Ian Desmond be playing every day? Nationals beat reporter Bill Ladson fields these questions and more in the Inbox. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100206&content_id=8034702&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Sat, 06 Feb 2010 23:20:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100206&content_id=8034702&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Desmond may play utility role for Nats With Cristian Guzman remaining at shortstop, it is assumed the Nationals will send shortstop Ian Desmond to Triple-A Syracuse to start the 2010 season. Not so fast, according to Nationals manager Jim Riggleman. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100205&content_id=8031698&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:20:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100205&content_id=8031698&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Kennedy out to prove he's not done yet Adam Kennedy said he agreed to terms with the Nats on Thursday because he will become the team's everyday second baseman, likes the way the team's roster is being constructed and is familiar with manager Jim Riggleman. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100205&content_id=8026342&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:12:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100205&content_id=8026342&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Nationals bringing Kennedy to Washington A few hours after learning that Orlando Hudson is heading to Minnesota, the Nats agreed to terms with free-agent second baseman Adam Kennedy. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100206&content_id=8031870&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:54:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100206&content_id=8031870&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Nationals sign veteran lefty Estes After picking up a new second baseman in Adam Kennedy on Friday, the Nationals have also signed veteran left-hander Shawn Estes to a Minor League contract, according to The Associated Press. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100204&content_id=8019698&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100204&content_id=8019698&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Single-game Nats tickets on sale March 2 Individual tickets for 2010 Nationals regular-season home games will go on sale on Tuesday, March 2, at 10 a.m. ET, the team announced Thursday. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100203&content_id=8016134&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:02:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100203&content_id=8016134&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Nationals monitoring Wang's progress The Nationals are not done looking for starting pitching. In fact, they are monitoring free-agent right-hander Chien-Ming Wang, according to a baseball source. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100203&content_id=8014068&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:29:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100203&content_id=8014068&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Nats sign Mench to Minor League deal The Nationals have signed outfielder Kevin Mench to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100201&content_id=8006378&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:06:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100201&content_id=8006378&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Inbox: Who's left out of Nats outfield? Should Justin Maxwell start in right field? How about signing Johnny Damon to play left? Will Josh Willingham be traded? Beat reporter Bill Ladson tackles this and more in the Inbox. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100204&content_id=8023564&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:27:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100204&content_id=8023564&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Hudson rules out joining Nationals Free-agent second baseman Orlando Hudson will not play for the Nationals in 2010, as it appears he is set to sign with the Twins, according to a baseball source. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100131&content_id=8002968&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:20:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100131&content_id=8002968&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Nats players would welcome Hudson Several players on the Nationals -- pitcher Jason Marquis, catcher Ivan Rodriguez and third baseman Ryan Zimmerman -- reiterated Sunday how much they want free-agent second baseman Orlando Hudson on the team. Bill Ladson http://therocket.mlblogs.com/archives/2010/01/nats_tidbits_for_sunday.html?partnerId=rss_was Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:06:00 EDT http://therocket.mlblogs.com/archives/2010/01/nats_tidbits_for_sunday.html?partnerId=rss_was Ladson's MLBlog: Free-agent arm unlikely The Nationals still want a veteran starting pitcher, but don't expect general manager Mike Rizzo to look hard for one in the free-agent market. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100130&content_id=8001346&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:29:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100130&content_id=8001346&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Nats pay visit to children's hospital The Nationals showed Saturday that baseball wasn't the only thing on their minds. They showed a softer side to the kids at the Children's National Medical Center. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100129&content_id=7996936&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:57:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100129&content_id=7996936&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Nationals, Dunn begin extension talk The Nationals and first baseman Adam Dunn talked about a contract extension on Friday, but Dunn said the talks are at "stage zero" at this point. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100129&content_id=7998836&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100129&content_id=7998836&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Dunn: Hudson wants to sign with Nats First baseman Adam Dunn said Friday that free-agent second baseman Orlando Hudson wants to sign with the Nationals. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100129&content_id=7993708&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:02:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100129&content_id=7993708&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Nationals sign Batista to Minor League deal The Nationals have signed veteran Miguel Batista to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training. The right-hander could serve as either a starter or reliever. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100128&content_id=7993184&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100128&content_id=7993184&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was&partnerId=rss_was Nationals among Cabrera's suitors It looks like it is down to three teams -- the Nationals, Reds and Rockies -- in the running for free-agent shortstop Orlando Cabrera, another Major League source confirmed to MLB.com on Thursday night. Bill Ladson