May 20, 2012

Instead of day off, Werth talks way into lineup

Nationals manager Davey Johnson was planning to give outfielder Jayson Werth the day off Thursday afternoon against the Mets, but Werth was able to talk him out of it.

Nationals finalizing talks with Johnson

With the Nationals finalizing their discussions with Davey Johnson for the team's managerial post, interim skipper John McLaren is getting set to leave his field position and move to a scouting role.

LaRoche talks his way into Nats lineup

Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche convinced manager Jim Riggleman that he could play in Wednesday's game against the Phillies despite having a strained left groin.

Nats in talks with Cora for backup infield spot

The Nationals are in serious talks with veteran infielder Alex Cora, according to a baseball source. Washington has been looking for a backup infielder since deciding that Willie Harris was no longer part of its plans.

Rizzo talks about Dunn

General manager Mike Rizzo acknowledged that the Nationals were not going to give Adam Dunn the four-year deal that he received from the White Sox late last week.