February 8, 2012

Nats fill left-handed need with Gonzalez

The Nationals made it official Friday, acquiring left-hander Gio Gonzalez and right-hander Robert Gilliam from the Athletics for catcher Derek Norris and pitchers Brad Peacock, Tommy Milone and A.J. Cole.

Crew fills need with deal for Nats' Hairston

Looking for help at second base with Rickie Weeks on the disabled list, the Brewers have traded for the Nationals' Jerry Hairston Jr., according to ESPN's Chris Singleton.

Three-run first all Detwiler, Nats need

The first three batters scored in the first, and the Nationals spent the rest of the game protecting their lead en route to a 3-2 victory over Chicago in front of 19,181.

Johnson: Werth and Desmond need to relax

Davey Johnson has a history of sticking with struggling players, and he doesn't plan to change that approach with Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth and shortstop Ian Desmond.

Hairston: Nationals need Zimmerman

Hairston: Nationals need Zimmerman