February 9, 2012

Nationals agree with Flores, avoid arbitration

The Nationals announced on Monday that they have agreed to terms with catcher Jesus Flores on a one-year contract, thus avoiding arbitration. Flores will make $ 815,000.

After long recovery, Flores finally feeling good

Nationals catcher Jesus Flores is showing signs of being the productive player he was before injuring his shoulder on a foul tip hit off the bat of D-Backs center fielder Chris Young in May 2009.

Werth, Ramos sit; Nix, Flores in lineup

Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth and catcher Wilson Ramos were out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Braves for different reasons, according to manager Davey Johnson.

Flores showing signs of life with arm

On Sunday against the Mets, Jesus Flores threw out two would-be basestealers, proving that his arm is gaining strength. Flores has now thrown out three consecutive baserunners entering Monday's game against the Braves.

Nats place Pudge on DL, call up Flores

The Nationals are exercising caution with Ivan Rodriguez, who is dealing with a strained right oblique, placing the veteran catcher on the 15-day disabled list.