The Washington Nationals have signed catcher Johnny Estrada to a one year contract that will be worth $1.25 million dollars. Estrada be the starting catcher while Paul Lo Duca recovers from an injury. Once Lo Duca is back, expect him and Estrada to battle for at bats.
The Nationals now have two verteran catchers on the roster. It will help out with the pitching staff, and really that is where the Nationals should start. They need to build up the pitching rotation as well as the bullpen if they ever want to compete for a playoff spot. Now, don’t think Lo Duca or Estrada will get them there, but it shouldn’t hurt.
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