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Teixeira chase nearing conclusion?
That's the question this morning following a pair of reports on Mark Teixeira, one from MASN's Roch Kubatko saying the Nationals might have upgraded their offer to the first baseman to an eight-year deal worth between $178 and $184 million.
Nats agree to deal with Cabrera
The Nationals have agreed to a one-year deal with former Orioles pitcher Daniel Cabrera, pending a physical. They'll be the next Beltway team to try to wring a big season out of the talented but inconsistent pitcher.
Your Friday Teixeira update
Don't get too excited by the title. There's not a whole lot of new concrete information on the Nationals' pursuit -- or for that matter, anyone else's pursuit -- of Mark Teixeira.
Sox owner: "We are not going to be a factor"
Are you ready for the latest bizarre twist in the Mark Teixeira story: Boston owner John Henry says it seems clear his team is out of the running.
Sox closing in on Teixeira?
A report out of Boston says the Red Sox's head honchos -- owner John Henry, president Larry Lucchino and GM Theo Epstein -- are in Dallas this evening meeting with Teixeira and agent Scott Boras, perhaps to finalize a contract with the free agent first baseman.
Nats sign two from Dominican
The club announced today it has signed two more teenagers from the Dominican Republic: catcher Bill Pena and left-hander Gregory Baez.
Nats Fan Fest details
For the first time since they came to town four years ago, the Nationals will hold a winter Fan Fest.
Teixeira getting close, or just posturing?
Mark Teixeira is reportedly "close" to deciding where to sign. But is an announcement imminent, or is Scott Boras up to his old tricks yet again?
Nats sign 13 to minor-league deals
The Nationals have agreed to minor-league contracts with 13 players, 12 of whom will get invitations to big-league camp next spring.
Harris gets 2-year deal, Redding nontendered
The Nationals have signed outfielder Willie Harris to a two-year, $3 million extension, but they've elected not to tender a contract to right-hander Tim Redding.
Why Teixeira now but not Soriano then?
Why are the Nationals willing to offer nine-figure contracts now when they weren't willing to do the same two years ago for a player equally as intriguing as Mark Teixeira?
Nats make Rule 5 picks
The Nationals took pitcher Terrell Young from Cincinnati's minor-league system with the first pick in the Rule 5 draft on Thursday.
Bowden: Nats have made Teixeira offer
The Nationals are believed to have offered at least seven years and $150 million to Mark Teixeira.
Nats release Colome
The Nationals announced earlier today they have release reliever Jesus Colome.
Getting started with Day 3
The Los Angeles Times reported this morning that the Nationals are willing to offer Mark Teixeira an eight-year, $160 million contract.
