February 9, 2012

Chance to acquire Bourn didn't work out for Nats

This past Saturday, the Nationals had a chance to acquire then-Astros center fielder Michael Bourn, but Houston wanted left-hander Ross Detwiler to be part of any deal the two clubs make and Washington declined, according to a baseball source.

Strasburg: I didn't feel qualified to be All-Star

Nationals phenom Stephen Strasburg said before Tuesday's game against the Padres he was not All-Star worthy, because he was not with the team long enough to be considered.