May 20, 2012

Inbox: Save Strasburg for a playoff run?

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.

Nationals have a hard-nosed warrior in Lidge

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.

Nats bring Lidge on board with one-year deal

The Nationals agreed to terms with reliever Brad Lidge on a one-year contract Thursday. Lidge will join a bullpen that includes right-handers Drew Storen and Tyler Clippard. Besides providing leadership to a bunch of young relievers, Lidge will probably be one of the team's setup men.

Harper heads Nats prospects on Top 100 list

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.

Nats GM 'comfortable' with Prince talks

General manager Mike Rizzo acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that the Nationals were in the Prince Fielder sweepstakes.