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Nationals To Sign Catcher Estrada

The Nationals have signed free agent catcher Johnny Estrada according to MLB.com. Washington inked Estrada to a $1.25 million contract according to a number league sources.

General Manager Jim Bowden wouldn't confirm or deny the rumors.

Via MLB.com


Agent: Lo Duca To Have Surgery, Will Need 3-6 Weeks To Recover

The Nats' Paul Lo Duca was scheduled to have surgery on his left knee Monday to repair what his agent called a minor meniscus tear.

Lo Duca will need "an estimated 3-6 weeks for full recovery," his agent Andrew Mongelluzzi wrote in an e-mail to The Associated Press on Sunday.

Via RealGM Staff Report


Lo Duca Injures Knee, Has MRI Exam

Nationals catcher Paul Lo Duca injured his left knee during a workout and will travel to Washington next week to be examined by a team doctor, according to a Associated Press report.

Lo Duca, who signed a $5 million, one-year deal this offseason, was hurt this week and had an MRI exam Friday.

Via RealGM Staff Report


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