The Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman held a World Series trophy one day and became a free agent the next. The Nationals declined his $18 million option and gave him a $2 million buyout. The 35-year-old first baseman, who has been with the team since their first season in D.C. in 2005, wants to finish his career with the Nationals. He doesn't want to move to a new team and uproot his family. At least with 81 home games, he gets more family time. Chances are good that the Nationals ownership will make...

The Orioles have been scouting Cuban outfielder Jose Abreu for more than a year and are intrigued by his "monster power," as it's been described by one member of the organization. There's no doubt that they like what they've seen from him Unfortunately for the Orioles, Abreu will probably command a monster contract and they aren't known to jump into bidding wars for international players. However, they continue to discuss him, for what it's worth. Abreu, who outgrew the shortstop...