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Nationals, Hudson Close To Deal

The Nationals are close to a deal with free-agent infielder Orlando Hudson, according to Tim Kurkjian of ESPN The Magazine.

The contract would be for $3 million with incentives that could bring its value up to $4 million, according to the report.

Via ESPN


Cabrera Being Courted By Reds, Rockies And Nationals

Free-agent shortstop Orlando Cabrera is being looked at by Cincinnati, Cleveland and Washington.

However, according to a major league source, neither of the teams are close to a deal with Cabrera.

Both the Rockies and Nationals are also believed to be pursuing second baseman Orlando Hudson, which could affect where Cabrera lands.

Via MLB.com


Nationals, Dunn Discuss Possible Extension

Adam Dunn signed a two-year deal with the Nationals last offseason, but it's clear that Washington wants him over the long-term.

Dunn and the Nationals have opened talks about a contract extension that would reinforce the first baseman's prominent role in Washington.

The slugger said on Friday that the extension is "something I want to do." Talks are still preliminary -- Dunn described them at "stage zero" -- but the mutual interest underscores the satisfaction on both sides.

Via Washington Post


Nationals Invite Batista To Spring Training

The Nationals have agreed to a minor-league contract with pitcher Miguel Batista and invited him to spring training.

Batista went 7-4 with one save and a 4.04 ERA in 56 relief appearances for Seattle last season.

Via ESPN


Storen Wants To Make Impression During Camp

Nationals rookie reliever Drew Storen hopes to make the team's Opening Day roster and pick the brains of the team's veteran pitchers.

"I'm going to try not to annoy them. That's something I did with some of the older guys [in the Minor Leagues]," said Storen.

"Professional baseball is different from college. If I can just sit there and ask questions, I can learn a lot about things on and off the field -- how to pitch to guys and what to do in certain situations. I feel fortunate being around those guys."

Storen, drafted in the first round of the 2009 First-Year Player Draft, is considered one of the top prospects in the Nationals' farm system.

Via MLB.com


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