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Edwin Jackson Drops Scott Boras

Edwin Jackson is changing his representation, leaving Scott Boras for the Legacy Agency, according to sources.

Jackson, 28, signed a one-year, $11 million free-agent contract with Washington last offseason after turning down multiyear deals from others.

The Pirates offered him a three-year contract for around $30 million, sources said.

Via Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports


Nationals Send Lannan Back To Minors

The Nationals optioned John Lannan to Triple-A Syracuse despite registering a win against the Braves on Saturday.

The left-hander was recalled for Saturday's doubleheader.

He allowed two earned runs, five hits, two walks and three strikeouts in seven innings.

Via Associated Press


Yankees Intrigued By Rick Ankiel

The Yankees have shown some interest in Rick Ankiel.

Nothing is imminent, but they lost another outfielder when Nick Swisher went down with a hip injury on Friday night.

Via Adam Kilgore/Washington Post (via Twitter)


Harper Fouls Ball Off Ankle, Exits Early

Bryce Harper left Washington's game against Atlanta because of a sore left ankle on Saturday afternoon.

The teenage outfielder fouled a bunt off his ankle in the bottom of the first inning of the opener of a day-night doubleheader.

Harper is batting .269 with eight home runs and 26 RBIs in 71 games this season.

Via Associated Press


Johnson Isn't Sure Nationals Need Pitching

The Nationals have the best record in the National League, but Stephen Strasburg is approaching a team-mandated innings limit.

However, manager Davey Johnson doesn't necessary believe that Washington needs to add some pitching.

"I like what we have here and I don't see any emergency move needed," Johnson said.

"Then comes the question -- why pick up a pitcher? We've got other options. We don't have to ship away a couple talented Minor Leaguers for somebody. It's not a wise move for a month or whatever."

Via MLB.com


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