The Marlins have acquired first baseman Nick Johnson for the Nationals for Class AA left-hander Aaron Thompson, according to a major-league source.
The Nationals will pay the approximately $1.8 million remaining on Johnson's salary.
Johnson is a free agent at the end of the season.
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The Rockies have landed reliever Joe Beimel from the Nationals for two minor leagues, sources told Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman.
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The Marlins have ended their pursuit of Nationals first baseman Nick Johnson.
Florida has also stopped calling San Diego about closer Heath Bell and is unlikely to make any deals prior to the deadline, according to major league sources.
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Nationals Jul 2009 Archive
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ESPN | Jul 31, 2009
Peter Gammons is reporting that the Marlins are close to acquiring first baseman Nick Johnson from the Nationals.
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Washington Post | Jul 29, 2009
The Nationals have been out of contention for a long time, but they may not be huge sellers at the trade deadline.
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Washington Times | Jul 27, 2009
Dmitri Young tore his left quadriceps muscle last week and is out for at least the remainder of the season.
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Washington Post | Jul 24, 2009
Nationals acting general manager Mike Rizzo said earlier this month that the club wouldn't deal Adam Dunn, but a source claims a trade is possible.
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Scout.com | Jul 23, 2009
The Phillies are searching for a right-handed bat to bring off the bench.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch | Jul 23, 2009
The Nationals are entertaining offers for Adam Dunn, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
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Washington Post | Jul 21, 2009
The Nationals appear to be moving towards signing Stephen Strasburg, but they refuse to do so through the media.
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MLB.com | Jul 15, 2009
Nationals team president Stan Kasten says that the club has not reached out to pitching coach Leo Mazzone.
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Washington Post | Jul 15, 2009
Stephen Strasburg said on Tuesday that he has not heard from the Nationals since he was drafted, other than receiving a minor league contract.
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ESPN | Jul 13, 2009
Manny Acta has been fired as manager of the Washington Nationals.
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Yahoo! Sports | Jul 11, 2009
The Red Sox continue to be linked to Nationals first baseman Nick Johnson.
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Washington Post | Jul 10, 2009
It isn't often that a broadcaster takes a serious dig at the team he works for, but that's exactly what Rob Dibble did recently.
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Washington Post | Jul 8, 2009
Acting general manager Mike Rizzo says that the Nationals will not trade outfielder Adam Dunn.
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Washington Post | Jul 5, 2009
Nationals acting general manager Mike Rizzo says that the club isn't interested in trading Nick Johnson.
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ESPN | Jul 4, 2009
Adam Dunn hit the 300th home run of his career on Saturday in Washington's 5-3 win over Atlanta.
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Washington Post | Jul 3, 2009
Scott Boras is hinting that he could explore Japan as an outlet to get client Stephen Strasburg compensated in line with his talent.
