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Murphy, Scherzer, Turner, Baker finalists for BBWAA awards

Murphy, Scherzer, Turner, Baker finalists for BBWAA awards
The Baseball Writers' Association of America revealed finalists for each of the sport's major awards this evening, and the Nationals find themselves smack dab in the middle of it all. The Nationals have a finalist for each of the four big National League awards: Daniel Murphy (MVP), Max Scherzer (Cy Young), Trea Turner (Rookie of the Year) and Dusty Baker (Manager of the Year). Three finalists were revealed for each award, corresponding to the three players who received the most votes. Two...
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No qualifying offer from Nationals to Ramos, now a free agent

No qualifying offer from Nationals to Ramos, now a free agent
The Nationals will not extend a qualifying offer to Wilson Ramos before today's 5 p.m. EST deadline, according to a source familiar with the decision, making the rehabbing catcher a free agent who can now sign with any club in baseball. The decision, which had been expected since Ramos suffered a major knee injury in late September, doesn't prevent him from re-signing with the Nationals this winter. But it both makes his departure more likely and prevents the Nats from receiving any...
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Nats release schedule for inaugural spring in West Palm Beach

Nats release schedule for inaugural spring in West Palm Beach
For the last 12 years, while they trained in remote Viera, the Nationals were forced to criss-cross the state of Florida each spring, with every Grapefruit League road game a minimum one hour's drive away. That all changes next spring, in a dramatic way: The Nationals will play 28 of their 33 exhibition games within a 15-minute drive of their new ballpark in West Palm Beach, with only two games more than 45 minutes away. The 2017 spring training schedule was announced today, and it offers...
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Is Melancon a good long-term investment for Nationals?

Is Melancon a good long-term investment for Nationals?
As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Mark Melancon, who excelled after his acquisition at the trade deadline but now is a free agent. PLAYER REVIEW: MARK MELANCON Age on opening day 2017: 32 How acquired: Acquired from Pirates for Felipe Rivero and Taylor Hearn, July 2016 MLB service time: 6 years, 98 days 2016 salary: $9,650,000 Contract status: Free agent 2016 stats (PIT+WSH): 2-2, 1.64 ERA, 75 G,...
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Underwhelming debut took some luster off Giolito's bright star

Underwhelming debut took some luster off Giolito's bright star
As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Lucas Giolito, the top pitching prospect who underwhelmed in limited action. PLAYER REVIEW: LUCAS GIOLITO Age on opening day 2017: 22 How acquired: First-round pick, 2012 draft MLB service time: 39 days 2016 salary: $507,500 Contract status: Under club control in 2017, arbitration-eligible in 2020, free agent in 2023. 2016 stats: 0-1, 6.75 ERA, 6 G, 4 GS, 0 CG,...
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How does Reynaldo Lopez figure into Nats' 2017 plans?

How does Reynaldo Lopez figure into Nats' 2017 plans?
As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Reynaldo Lopez, who impressed in his abbreviated rookie stint. PLAYER REVIEW: REYNALDO LOPEZ Age on opening day 2017: 23 How acquired: Signed as amateur free agent, June 2012 MLB service time: 43 days 2016 salary: $507,500 Contract status: Under club control in 2017, arbitration-eligible in 2020, free agent in 2023. 2016 stats: 5-3, 4.91 ERA, 11 G, 6 GS, 0 CG, 44...
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Sidetracked by injury in 2016, Ross has something to prove

Sidetracked by injury in 2016, Ross has something to prove
As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Joe Ross, whose promising season was interrupted by a shoulder injury that kept him sidelined until September. PLAYER REVIEW: JOE ROSS Age on opening day 2017: 23 How acquired: Acquired from Padres with Trea Turner for Steven Souza Jr. and Travis Ott (traded to Rays in three-team deal), December 2014 MLB service time: 1 year, 94 days 2016 salary: $514,400 Contract...
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Nationals pick up Gonzalez's 2017 option, cut loose Petit

Nationals pick up Gonzalez's 2017 option, cut loose Petit
Gio Gonzalez is returning to the Nationals in 2017 - and possibly 2018. Yusmeiro Petit is returning to the free agent market. The Nationals announced today they have picked up Gonzalez's $12 million option for next season, keeping the veteran left-hander in their rotation. But they are declining Petit's $3 million option, cutting loose the rubber-armed reliever. The decision to retain Gonzalez may at first glance raise some eyebrows, given the pitcher's erratic performance this season and...
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After erratic year, Nats have decision to make on Gonzalez

After erratic year, Nats have decision to make on Gonzalez
As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Gio Gonzalez, who after another erratic season faces a somewhat uncertain future with the franchise. PLAYER REVIEW: GIO GONZALEZ Age on opening day 2017: 31 How acquired: Acquired from Athletics with Robert Gilliam for A.J. Cole, Tommy Milone, Derek Norris and Brad Peacock, December 2011. MLB service time: 7 years, 162 days 2016 salary: $12 million Contract status:...
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Back in full-time starting role, Roark seized opportunity

Back in full-time starting role, Roark seized opportunity
As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Tanner Roark, who returning to full-time starting duties this year and put up stats comparable to his breakthrough 2014 season. PLAYER REVIEW: TANNER ROARK Age on opening day 2017: 30 How acquired: Acquired from Rangers with Ryan Tatusko for Cristian Guzman, July 2010 MLB service time: 3 years, 55 days 2016 salary: $543,400 Contract status: Arbitration-eligible in...
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For Strasburg, yet another season of dominance and injury

For Strasburg, yet another season of dominance and injury
As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Stephen Strasburg, who was on track for his best season in the majors before an elbow injury abruptly shut him down. PLAYER REVIEW: STEPHEN STRASBURG Age on opening day 2017: 28 How acquired: First-round pick, 2009 draft MLB service time: 6 years, 118 days 2016 salary: $10.4 million Contract status: Signed for $15 million in 2017-18, $35 million in 2019, $25...
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Two seasons in, Scherzer living up to mammoth contract

Two seasons in, Scherzer living up to mammoth contract
As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Max Scherzer, whose dominant second half may have been enough to earn the Cy Young Award. PLAYER REVIEW: MAX SCHERZER Age on opening day 2017: 32 How acquired: Signed as free agent, January 2015 MLB service time: 8 years, 79 days 2016 salary: $15 million Contract status: Signed for $15 million in 2017-18, $35 million in 2019-21. Receives $15 million annual signing...
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How does Lobaton fit into Nationals' 2017 catching plans?

How does Lobaton fit into Nationals' 2017 catching plans?
As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Jose Lobaton, the reliable backup catcher who was thrust into a bigger role after Wilson Ramos was injured. PLAYER REVIEW: JOSE LOBATON Age on opening day 2017: 32 How acquired: Acquired from Rays with Felipe Rivero and Drew Vettleson for Nathan Karns, February 2014 MLB service time: 5 years, 138 days 2016 salary: $1.3875 million Contract status:...
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Do Nats have a spot in 2017 for pinch-hitting savvy Heisey?

Do Nats have a spot in 2017 for pinch-hitting savvy Heisey?
As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Chris Heisey, who proved to be a productive, veteran bat off the bench this season. PLAYER REVIEW: CHRIS HEISEY Age on opening day 2017: 32 How acquired: Signed as free agent, December 2015 MLB service time: 6 years, 42 days 2016 salary: $1.25 million Contract status: Free agent 2016 stats: 83 G, 155 PA, 139 AB, 18 R, 30 H, 3 2B, 1 3B, 9 HR, 17 RBI, 0 SB, 1 CS, 13...
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Taylor's stock with Nationals has dropped after rough season

Taylor's stock with Nationals has dropped after rough season
As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Michael A. Taylor, who after a promising rookie season struggled when given a chance to play this year. PLAYER REVIEW: MICHAEL A. TAYLOR Age on opening day 2017: 26 How acquired: Sixth-round pick, 2009 draft MLB service time: 2 years 2016 salary: $524,900 Contract status: Under team control in 2017, arbitration-eligible in 2018, free agent in 2021 2016 stats: 76...
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Rizzo on Turner, Strasburg, Harper and the offseason plan

Rizzo on Turner, Strasburg, Harper and the offseason plan
The Nationals weren't satisfied getting knocked out of the first round of the postseason for the third time in five years, but that doesn't mean they can't still view the 2016 campaign in a favorable light, general manager Mike Rizzo insisted today. "I definitely view it as a successful season that ended poorly for us," Rizzo said during a 15-minute conference call, his first session with reporters since the season ended two weeks ago. "We played a good, steady brand of baseball all year....
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Was Revere's rough year an anomaly or should Nats move on?

Was Revere's rough year an anomaly or should Nats move on?
As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Ben Revere, who was acquired to be the club's center fielder and leadoff man but wound up losing his starting job by late-summer. PLAYER REVIEW: BEN REVERE Age on opening day 2017: 28 How acquired: Acquired from Blue Jays for Drew Storen, January 2016 MLB service time: 5 years, 149 days 2016 salary: $6.25 million Contract status: Arbitration-eligible in 2017, free...
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Barrett outrighted to Syracuse, elects free agency

Barrett outrighted to Syracuse, elects free agency
The Nationals outrighted Aaron Barrett to Triple-A Syracuse today, hoping to keep him in the organization while he recovers from his second major elbow injury in two years. The right-hander, though, instead elected to become a free agent, ending his tenure with the Nats. Barrett had been on the 60-day disabled list all season, but clubs are required to transfer injured players back to the 40-man roster during the offseason. Not wanting to part ways with somebody else already on the roster, the...
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Pressure will be on Harper to return to peak form in 2017

Pressure will be on Harper to return to peak form in 2017
As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Bryce Harper, who struggled to duplicate his MVP performance from 2015, perhaps in part because of a physical ailment. PLAYER REVIEW: BRYCE HARPER Age on opening day 2017: 24 How acquired: First-round pick, 2010 draft MLB service time: 4 years, 159 days 2016 salary: $5 million Contract status: Arbitration-eligible in 2017, free agent in 2019 2016 stats: 147 G, 627...
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Can Turner duplicate electric second half over full 2017 season?

Can Turner duplicate electric second half over full 2017 season?
As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Trea Turner, who didn't arrive in the big leagues until July, but wound up one of the most valuable players on the team. PLAYER REVIEW: TREA TURNER Age on opening day 2017: 23 How acquired: Acquired from Padres with Joe Ross, with Nats trading Steven Souza and Travis Ott to Rays in three-team deal, December 2014 MLB service time: 135 days 2016 salary:...
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