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Redding deal dead for now
Got word a little while ago that the proposed Tim-Redding-to-Colorado deal fell apart, at least in its current form.
Redding to Rockies?
There are indications Tim Redding might be headed to Colorado in exchange for outfielder Willy Taveras.
A brief Tuesday update
Jim Bowden was supposed to meet with the media at 4 p.m. local time (7 p.m. Eastern), but that meeting was pushed back because the Nationals are "working on something."
Winter Meetings update, Monday evening
Not a lot going on yet involving the Nationals, at least not anything that's being talked about in any detail. The most interesting news of the day, in fact, involved a possible departure.
Hello from Vegas
Good morning (well, I guess it's afternoon in the District) from Las Vegas, where baseball's winter meetings kick off today.
Nats hire strength coach
The Nationals have hired John Philbin (no relation to Regis, as far as I know) as their new strength and conditioning coach and Elizabeth Wheeler as physical therapist.
Nats set spring schedule
We just got the Nationals' 2009 spring training schedule. The basics? It's longer in both time (33 games in 37 days) and distance (the closest road game from the team's complex in Viera, Fla., is a 70-minute trip) than in previous years.
Redding surgery update
Right-hander out six weeks, should be ready for spring training.
Minor surgery for Redding
Right-hander Tim Redding will have surgery on his left foot to repair damage to the bone in the joint at the base of his second toe.
LeCroy to manage at Hagerstown
Former Nat favorite Matt LeCroy has been hired by the club to manage its low-Class A affiliate in Hagerstown.
Nats announce Potomac staff
One of the last pieces to the Nationals’ minor-league coaching puzzle is in place. The team announced Thursday that Trent Jewett, a longtime minor-league manager in the Pittsburgh system, will be the manager at Class A Potomac next season.
Lannan honored
Nationals left-hander John Lannan was named to the Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team on Thursday morning.
Harrisburg staff set
The Nationals just announced their field staff at Class AA Harrisburg for next season--things are mostly the same as last year, except for the addition of pitching coach Randy Tomlin.
Bernadina better than expected
Looks like Nationals outfielder Roger Bernadina will be able to play more winter ball this year after all.
Why I voted Howard 10th for NL MVP
Being a member of the BBWAA, an organization that was founded 100 years ago, is a privilege I do not take lightly.
