May 20, 2012

Nationals players surprised, ready to move on

While they were surprised that Jim Riggleman resigned as manager, Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman and shortstop Ian Desmond appeared to quickly move on and simply want to win as many games as possible the rest of the season.

Nats to stick with position players hitting ninth

Entering Friday's series opener with the Orioles, the position players placed ninth in the lineup by manager Jim Riggleman were 7-for-17 with three RBIs.

Nationals agree to terms with 18 players

Nats agree to terms with 18 players; renew contracts of Zimmermann, Clippard

Position players show up early

Nationals position players don't have to report to Spring Training until Sunday, but third baseman Ryan Zimmerman, outfielder Jayson Werth, shortstop Ian Desmond, outfielder Nyjer Morgan and second baseman Danny Espinosa are already in camp.

Six players get Minor League deals with Nats

The Nationals agreed to terms with right-handers Joe Bisenius and Tim Wood, first baseman Michael Aubrey, infielder Brian Bixler and outfielders Jeff Frazier and Jonathan Van Every on Minor League deals Monday with invitations to Spring Training.