Adam LaRoche said Friday night that he is talks with multiple clubs, but his preference is to return to the Nationals.

He hinted at frustration that he hasn't been able to reach a deal with Washington.

"We're talking to a few other teams," LaRoche said. "Got to keep things open in case Washington doesn't work out. I'm still hopeful that it will, but as you know it takes two sides cooperating to make that happen. I'm doing everything I can."

LaRoche added he has avoided injecting himself directly in negotiations, instead choosing to "let the guys who get paid to do that do their job."