Baker on cuts, González's goals and more

Baker on cuts, González's goals and more
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The Nationals made their first cuts of the spring today, sending five pitchers to minor league camp so they could get more frequent work. Right-handers Michael Broadway, Derek Eitel, Kyle McGowin and Wander Suero, and left-hander Tim Collins were all non-roster invitees to camp. They've been reassigned to minor league camp (players on the 40-man roster are optioned, others are reassigned). "We were getting to a point where guys are either backing up, especially the...

Another closer out of the picture after Ziegler signs with Miami

Another closer out of the picture after Ziegler signs with Miami
Another potential late-inning relief option for the Nationals is now off the board after Brad Ziegler reportedly signed a two-year contract Friday night with the Marlins. Ziegler, 37, will earn a guaranteed $16 million during the course of the deal, according to reports, plus incentives. It's unclear whether the Nationals ever made an offer to the veteran right-hander, but he was one of the few remaining free agent relievers with closing experience. Ziegler has 85 career saves, 52 of those...

Where do the Nationals turn now in search for a closer?

Where do the Nationals turn now in search for a closer?
First Mark Melancon signed with the Giants. Then Aroldis Chapman signed with the Yankees. Then the Cubs acquired Wade Davis from the Royals. And then yesterday, the Dodgers managed to retain free agent Kenley Jansen with a reported five-year, $80 million offer. All of which leaves the Nationals right back where they started at the beginning of the offseason, still needing a closer, now with far fewer options available to them. So where do they turn now? There do remain several second-tier free...