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Martinez goes for familiarity with pitching coach Hickey (updated)

October 19, 2020, 10:02am

In choosing to let go several members of a staff that helped him win a World Series, Davey Martinez suggested he preferred to bring in coaches with whom he already had well-established relationships. Sure enough, Martinez's first hire of the offseason is someone he already knows very well: Jim Hickey. The Nationals named Hickey their new pitching coach today, hiring the 58-year-old who spent seven seasons working on the same Rays staff with Martinez last decade. "I am very excited to add Jim...

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Was Hudson's rough 2020 a fluke or cause for concern?

October 18, 2020, 9:31pm

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Was Hudson's rough 2020 a fluke or cause for concern?

Our offseason player review series continues today with Daniel Hudson, who struggled to consistently close out games this season. PLAYER REVIEW: DANIEL HUDSON Age on opening day 2021: 34 How acquired: Traded from Blue Jays for Kyle Johnston, July 2019 MLB service time: 11 years, 106 days 2020 salary: $5,148,148 (prorated $2 million) Contract status: Signed for $6 million in 2021, free agent in 2022 2020 stats: 3-2, 6.10 ERA, 21 G, 10 SV, 20 2/3 IP, 15 H, 15 R, 14 ER, 6 HR, 11 BB, 28 SO, 3 HBP,...

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After two productive years, is Suzuki's time in D.C. over?

October 17, 2020, 7:15pm

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After two productive years, is Suzuki's time in D.C. over?

Our offseason player review series continues today with Kurt Suzuki, who continued to hit for average, but struggled to hit for power while continuing to struggle throwing out runners. PLAYER REVIEW: KURT SUZUKI Age on opening day 2021: 37 How acquired: Signed as free agent, November 2018 MLB service time: 13 years, 113 days 2020 salary: $6 million (prorated $2,222,222) Contract status: Free agent 2020 stats: 33 G, 129 PA, 111 AB, 15 R, 30 H, 8 2B, 0 3B, 2 HR, 17 RBI, 1 SB, 0 CS, 11 BB, 19 SO,...

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Nationals agree to terms with pitching coach Jim Hickey

October 19, 2020, 10:00am

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The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with Pitching Coach Jim Hickey on Monday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo and Manager Dave Martinez made the joint announcement. Hickey, 58, joins Washington as the pitching coach after spending the last two seasons (2019-20) as a special assistant for player development with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 2021 season will be Hickey's 38th season in professional baseball and his 16th as a Major League pitching...

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More playing time, more production for Gomes

October 16, 2020, 7:47pm

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More playing time, more production for Gomes

Our offseason player review series continues today with Yan Gomes, who quietly put together a strong offensive season. PLAYER REVIEW: YAN GOMES Age on opening day 2021: 33 How acquired: Traded from Indians for Jefry RodrÃguez, Daniel Johnson and Andruw Monasterio, November 2018 MLB service time: 8 years, 83 days 2020 salary: $4 million (prorated $1,481,481) Contract status: Signed for $6 million in 2021, free agent in 2022 2020 stats: 30 G, 119 PA, 109 AB, 14 R, 31 H, 6 2B, 1 3B, 4 HR, 13...

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Was strong finish enough for Fedde to earn spot in rotation?

October 15, 2020, 8:20pm

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Was strong finish enough for Fedde to earn spot in rotation?

Our offseason player review series continues today with Erick Fedde, who showed improvement after getting a chance to stick in the rotation. PLAYER REVIEW: ERICK FEDDE Age on opening day 2021: 28 How acquired: First-round pick, 2014 draft MLB service time: 2 years, 99 days 2020 salary: $563,500 (prorated $208,704) Contract status: Possibly arbitration-eligible in 2021, free agent in 2025 2020 stats: 2-4, 4.29 ERA, 11 G, 8 GS, 0 CG, 50 1/3 IP, 47 H, 25 R, 24 ER, 10 HR, 22 BB, 28 SO, 3 HBP, 1.371...

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Taylor's time with Nats ends after outfielder clears waivers

October 15, 2020, 8:22am

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Taylor's time with Nats ends after outfielder clears waivers

Michael A. Taylor spent the better part of six seasons teetering on the fringes of the Nationals roster, perpetually in danger of losing his spot but always managing to stick around because of the club's needs and his penchant for playing well enough at just the right moments to merit it. The outfielder's time with the Nats, though, finally ran out today when the club announced he cleared outright waivers and elected to become a free agent. As they embark on what is expected to be a...

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After disappointing year, Voth right back where he started

October 14, 2020, 1:33pm

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After disappointing year, Voth right back where he started

Our offseason player review series continues today with Austin Voth, who struggled mightily during his first extended opportunity in the Nationals rotation. PLAYER REVIEW: AUSTIN VOTH Age on opening day 2021: 28 How acquired: Fifth-round pick, 2013 draft MLB service time: 1 year, 127 days 2020 salary: $568,900 (prorated $210,704) Contract status: Under team control, could be arbitration-eligible in 2022, free agent in 2026 2020 stats: 2-5, 6.34 ERA, 11 GS, 1 CG, 49 2/3 IP, 57 H, 36 R, 35 ER, 14...

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Was this the end of the line for SÃ¡nchez in D.C.?

October 13, 2020, 9:08pm

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Was this the end of the line for SÃ¡nchez in D.C.?

Our offseason player review series continues today with AnÃbal SÃ¡nchez, who labored through a difficult season on the mound. PLAYER REVIEW: ANÃBAL SÃNCHEZ Age on opening day 2021: 37 How acquired: Signed as free agent, December 2018 MLB service time: 14 years, 83 days 2020 salary: $9,555,556 (prorated $3,148,149) Contract status: Club holds $12 million option or $2 million buyout for 2021 2020 stats: 4-5, 6.62 ERA, 11 GS, 0 CG, 53 IP, 70 H, 40 R, 39 ER, 11 HR, 18 BB, 43 SO, 3 HBP,...

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Nats need Corbin to bounce back and help lead rotation

October 12, 2020, 6:17pm

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Nats need Corbin to bounce back and help lead rotation

Our offseason player review series continues today with Patrick Corbin, who like much of the Nationals rotation didn't live up to his typical standards this season. PLAYER REVIEW: PATRICK CORBIN Age on opening day 2021: 31 How acquired: Signed as free agent, December 2018 MLB service time: 8 years, 105 days 2020 salary: $19 million (prorated $7,453,703) Contract status: Signed for $24 million in 2021, $23 million in 2022, $24 million in 2023, $35 million in 2024 ($10 million deferred) 2020...

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Guerra, Freeman clear waivers, become free agents

October 12, 2020, 9:33am

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Guerra, Freeman clear waivers, become free agents

Two more members of the Nationals' 2020 bullpen are now free agents after right-hander Javy Guerra and lefty Sam Freeman cleared outright waivers, the club announced today. Guerra and Freeman, who both ended the season on the injured list, are the latest Nats players to formally come off the 40-man roster, which now stands at 36. Right-handers Aaron Barrett, Paolo Espino and Austen Williams, plus lefty Roenis ElÃas and infielder AdriÃ¡n Sanchez cleared outright waivers last week; Barrett,...

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Can Scherzer regain elite form in final year of contract?

October 11, 2020, 9:01pm

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Can Scherzer regain elite form in final year of contract?

Our offseason player review series continues today with Max Scherzer, who wasn't his elite self but still managed to be effective. PLAYER REVIEW: MAX SCHERZER Age on opening day 2021: 36 How acquired: Signed as free agent, January 2015 MLB service time: 12 years, 79 days 2020 salary: $35 million (deferred), $15 million signing bonus Contract status: Signed for $35 million in 2021 (deferred), $15 million signing bonus, free agent in 2022 2020 stats: 5-4, 3.74 ERA, 12 GS, 1 CG, 67 1/3 IP, 70 H,...

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Thames' poor year again leaves Nats with first base questions

October 10, 2020, 7:03pm

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Thames' poor year again leaves Nats with first base questions

Our offseason player review series continues today with Eric Thames, who was among the most disappointing players on the roster this season. PLAYER REVIEW: ERIC THAMES Age on opening day 2021: 34 How acquired: Signed as free agent, January 2020 MLB service time: 5 years, 63 days 2020 salary: $3 million (prorated $1,111,111) Contract status: Has $4 million mutual option (or $1 million buyout) for 2021 2020 stats: 41 G, 140 PA, 123 AB, 10 R, 25 H, 5 2B, 0 3B, 3 HR, 12 RBI, 1 SB, 0 CS, 14 BB, 42...

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Source: Hale, Long won't return to fast-changing coaching staff

October 10, 2020, 1:21pm

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Source: Hale, Long won't return to fast-changing coaching staff

The Nationals' first offseason task appears to be a significant makeover of manager Davey Martinez's coaching staff. One week after cutting ties with pitching coach Paul Menhart, the club has now also informed third base coach Chip Hale and hitting coach Kevin Long they will not be returning in 2021, a source familiar with the decisions confirmed. There could be more moves coming, as well. Assistant hitting coach Pat Roessler, brought in last winter, has been Long's right-hand man with three...

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Four players clear waivers, come off 40-man roster

October 09, 2020, 1:13pm

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Four players clear waivers, come off 40-man roster

Four Nationals players with major league experience have cleared outright waivers and have been assigned to the Triple-A Fresno roster, the club announced this afternoon. Infielder AdriÃ¡n Sanchez and right-handers Aaron Barrett, Paolo Espino and Austen Williams were placed on waivers and were not claimed by any other clubs. They'll remain in the Nationals organization but are now off the 40-man roster. Barrett and Espino appeared in a few games for the Nats this season. Sanchez and...

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Time to view Turner as run producer instead of table setter?

October 08, 2020, 8:17pm

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Time to view Turner as run producer instead of table setter?

Our offseason player review series continues today with Trea Turner, who developed into one of the league's most complete offensive players this season. PLAYER REVIEW: TREA TURNER Age on opening day 2021: 27 How acquired: Traded from Padres with Joe Ross for Steven Souza Jr. and Travis Ott, who went to Rays in three-team deal, December 2014 MLB service time: 4 years, 135 days 2020 salary: $7.45 million (prorated $2,759,259) Contract status: Arbitration-eligible in 2021, free agent in 2023 2020...

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Nats must decide if Kieboom deserves another shot in 2021

October 07, 2020, 8:04pm

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Nats must decide if Kieboom deserves another shot in 2021

Our offseason player review series continues today with Carter Kieboom, who got a chance to be the Nationals' everyday third baseman but did little to ensure he'll retain it. PLAYER REVIEW: CARTER KIEBOOM Age on opening day 2021: 23 How acquired: First-round pick, 2016 draft MLB service time: 150 days (prorated) 2020 salary: $564,700 (prorated $177,954) Contract status: Under club control, likely arbitration-eligible in 2023, likely free agent in 2027 2020 stats: 33 G, 122 PA, 99 AB, 15 R, 20...

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Will Nats give Eaton another shot or decide to part ways?

October 06, 2020, 7:48pm

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Will Nats give Eaton another shot or decide to part ways?

Our offseason player review series continues today with Adam Eaton, who struggled through a rough season before having it abruptly end with a fractured finger. PLAYER REVIEW: ADAM EATON Age on opening day 2021: 32 How acquired: Traded from White Sox for Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo LÃ³pez and Dane Dunning, December 2016 MLB service time: 8 years, 30 days 2020 salary: $9.5 million (prorated $3,518,519) Contract status: Club holds $10.5 million option (or $1.5 million buyout) for 2021 2020 stats: 41...

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Pressure will be on Robles to turn things around in 2021

October 05, 2020, 6:44pm

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Pressure will be on Robles to turn things around in 2021

Our offseason player review series continues today with Victor Robles, who disappointed both at the plate and in the field after a promising rookie season . PLAYER REVIEW: VICTOR ROBLES Age on opening day 2021: 23 How acquired: Signed as international free agent, July 2013 MLB service time: 2 years, 52 days 2020 salary: $592,800 (prorated $219,556) Contract status: Under club control, arbitration-eligible in 2022, free agent in 2025 2020 stats: 52 G, 189 PA, 168 AB, 20 R, 37 H, 5 2B, 1 3B, 3...

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Already among best in game, Soto still seeks to improve

October 04, 2020, 7:25pm

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Already among best in game, Soto still seeks to improve

Our offseason player review series begins today with Juan Soto, who produced historic offensive numbers despite playing in only 47 of the Nationals' 60 games. PLAYER REVIEW: JUAN SOTO Age on opening day 2021: 22 How acquired: Signed as international free agent, July 2015 MLB service time: 2 year, 134 days 2020 salary: $629,400 (prorated $233,111) Contract status: Possibly Super Two arbitration-eligible in 2021, free agent in 2025 2020 stats: 47 G, 196 PA, 154 AB, 39 R, 54 H, 14 2B, 0 3B, 13...