May 20, 2012

Nationals ink lefty Gonzalez to Minors deal

The Nationals have signed lefty reliever Michael Gonzalez, who will report to the team's Spring Training complex in Vieira, Fla.

Nationals hope Jackson can play stopper vs. D-backs

Joe Saunders certainly liked the month of April, putting together a 0.90 ERA and 0.87 WHIP in 30 innings over four starts. He'll look to keep up his hot start Wednesday night as the D-backs meet Edwin Jackson and the Nationals, who are looking to get back to their winning ways.

Nationals looking forward to Harper's arrival

Bruce Harper is only 19, but he is expected to help rejuvenate the Nationals' offense, and his teammates are looking forward to seeing what he can contribute.

Electricity abounds as Harper joins Nationals

Bryce Harper is the kind of prospect that comes along maybe once a generation. Bo Jackson? Yeah, that's a good comparison. That's why his debut is a red-letter day.

Nationals expanding Moore's versatility

This past offseason, Triple-A Syracuse first baseman Tyler Moore spent four days in Houston with Nationals third-base coach Bo Porter on the fundamentals of playing left and right field.