By now, Prince Fielder surely expected his own celebratory press conference, when he would join the flurry of activity for baseball’s offseason elite players. He would flash a big grin, don a jersey and cap, and prepare for a season as a poster child for his franchise, the way…
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The Washington Nationals start their Grapefruit League home schedule on Sunday, March 4, 2012, against the Houston Astros in Viera, Fla. The Nationals play their spring training home games at Space Coast Stadium. The stadium is much smaller than a major league stadium, only holding…
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Viera, Fla., is the spring training home of the Washington Nationals. Their stadium is named Space Coast Stadium. Tickets for the spring training games range from $11-$36 . If you are planning a visit, take a look at these four great hotel options: Hampton Inn Melbourne-Viera The…
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Outfielder Michael Morse has agreed to a two-year contract worth about $10.5 million with the Washington Nationals, avoiding arbitration. The Nationals announced Friday they had reached a deal with Morse before arbitration figures were exchanged this week, but it was contingent on his completing a physical exam, which he’s now done.
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Jonny Gomes was born in San Francisco and grew up in the Bay Area and now, he may be returning home. After playing for the Tampa Bay Rays, Cincinnati Reds, and Washington Nationals, the San Francisco Chronicle reports that Gomes … Continue reading →
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The Cleveland Indians pitcher known as Fausto Carmona was arrested on Thursday for falsifying his identity in his native Dominican Republic after attempting to renew his visa so he could return to the United States for Spring Training, MLB.com reported..
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Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman is only 27 years old, but he already knows that he would like to play for the Nats for the rest of his career, MLB.com reports. With two years and $26 million left on … Continue reading →
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The Seattle Mariners have signed left-handed pitcher Oliver Perez to a minor league contract with an invite to major league spring training.
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Oft-injured Washington Nationals catcher Jesus Flores signed a one-year contract Monday worth $850,000 to avoid salary arbitration. Flores made $750,000 last season when he appeared in 30 games, hitting .209 with one home run and two RBIs.
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Nationals pitchers Jordan Zimmermann, Tom Gorzelanny and Tyler Clippard have agreed to one-year contracts with the team, avoiding arbitration. Zimmermann’s deal is for $2.3 million, Gorzelanny gets $3 million and Clippard $1.65 million. Zimmermann, a right-hander, is expected to be Washington’s No.
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