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Nats ask fans to 'Take Back the Park' vs. Phils

Published: February 3, 2012

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When it comes to the Phillies, chief operating officer Andy Feffer wants Nationals fans to fill up Nationals Park — and for a good reason.
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Larkin has impact on Zimmerman, Desmond

Published: February 3, 2012

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Hall of Famer Barry Larkin never played for the Nationals, but his impact is still felt in the organization. Just ask third baseman Ryan Zimmerman and shortstop Ian Desmond.
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Nationals agree with Jackson on one-year deal

Published: February 3, 2012

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The Nationals have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Edwin Jackson, pending a physical. Jackson, 28, went a combined 12-9 with a 3.79 ERA last season with the White Sox and Cardinals.
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Nationals win arbitration hearing vs. Lannan

Published: February 2, 2012

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The Nationals learned on Thursday that a three-person panel ruled in their favor in the arbitration case against left-hander John Lannan, who will earn $5 million in 2012.
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Ladson's MLBlog: Rizzo proud of staff

Published: February 2, 2012

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Nats add Durbin to mix on Minor League deal

Published: February 2, 2012

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The Nationals added depth to their bullpen on Wednesday by signing right-hander Chad Durbin to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training, according to a baseball source.
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Lannan, Nationals have arbitration hearing

Published: February 2, 2012

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Nationals left-hander John Lannan had his arbitration hearing in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Wednesday morning, two sources confirmed to MLB.com.
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Nationals lauded for top Minor League system

Published: February 2, 2012

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The Nationals' Minor League system was named the best in Major League Baseball, according to Baseball America, on Monday.
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Inbox: Save Strasburg for a playoff run?

Published: January 31, 2012

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Should the Nationals hold Stephen Strasburg until mid-May in case of a postseason run, considering his innings limit? Beat reporter Bill Ladson answers this question and more in the Inbox.
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