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 lauded for top Minor League system

The Nationals' Minor League system was named the best in Major League Baseball, according to Baseball America, on Monday.

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.

Fulchino among Nats' Minor League signings

The Nationals agreed to terms with right-handers Jeff Fulchino and Waldis Joaquin, catcher Carlos Maldonado, infielders Andres Blanco, Jarrett Hoffpauir and Chad Tracy and outfielders Brett Carroll, Jason Michaels and Xavier Paul on Minor League contracts with Spring Training invitations.

Minor League managers, coordinators named

The Nationals named their Minor League managers and coordinators for the 2012 season. The Nats promoted two managers, elevating Tony Beasley from Double-A Harrisburg to Triple-A Syracuse and Matthew LeCroy from Class A Potomac to Harrisburg.