Just wanted to say Happy Holidays everyone.  Even Teddy made out with a present.

Too bad he’s disqualified and still doesn’t win…

After talks went late into the night on Wednesday, Matt Capps is joining the Nationals.
The RHP  is signing a one year contract as a closer for the team as long as he can pass a January physical. There is still some question about the exact deal, although ESPN is now reporting it is a $3.5 million deal with a good performance incentive of $425,000.
Capps was being courted by many teams and it came down to the Cubs or Washington.
Capps entire career thus far has been spent with the Pirates and most recently had a 5.09 ERA last season.
I’m sure more info [...]

An impressive showing in the Arizona Fall League places the National’s Strasburg at the top of a list of players to watch.

It’s a few minutes past 7:30 pm as I write this, and less than an hour ago MLB writer William Ladson confirmed reliever Matt Capps is not a National. As of now, the pitcher is still on the fence between the Chicago Cubs and the Nats.
Capps has spent the last five years pitching for the Pirates, ending his ‘09 season with a 5.8 ERA. Doesn’t seem to say much but the team has high hopes for the right-hander.
Rumors are also questioning whether the team is trying to pick up reliever Eddie Guardado. According to multiple sources the team wants to [...]

It may not be gone but at least some of the snow on, around and in Nationals Park is starting to melt.  On Friday, the first and what could be the biggest snow storm of 2009 slammed the nation’s capital. Schools were closed and everything came to a virtual stand still from North Carolina up to New England. The Washington Nationals have totally been ignoring the storm as they have been working around the clock.  On Tuesday the team held a news conference properly announcing the signing of Jason Marquis.
Last year Marquis pitched with a 4.04 ERA, the third best [...]

On Monday the Washington Post proved the rumors true as it is now official; Jason Marquis has also joined the team. The right handed pitcher who most recently played for the Rockies will be joining for a two year $15 million contract.