February 8, 2012

Nats, Ankiel agree to Minor League deal

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.

Nationals agree with Jackson on one-year deal

Free-agent right-hander Edwin Jackson and the Nationals reached an agreement on a one-year contract, pending a physical, the team announced Thursday.

Nats add Durbin to mix on Minor League deal

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.

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.

Prince, Tigers reportedly agree to nine-year deal

Prince Fielder has reportedly agreed to a nine-year, $ 214 million contract with the Tigers on Tuesday, joining Miguel Cabrera to give Detroit an explosive one-two punch in the middle of its lineup.