It’s Johnson and Belliard for the Nationals

Manny Acta met with Felipe Lopez and Dmitri young late Friday night, telling them that they would both begin the season on the bench. The news essentially locks Nick Johnson and Ronnie Belliard in as the team’s starting first and second baseman to open the season.
“Obviously those were not easy decisions,” Acta said, “but […]

Williams retires after being released by Astros

Upon his release from the Astros organization, Woody Williams has decided to call it a career. Williams was entering the final year of a two-year contract with the team, but following a poor season in 2007 and a horrid spring, the team gave him his release as they plan on going with Chris Sampson […]

Blue Jays and Rios at stalemate on deal

SATURDAY: The reported six-year, $65 million deal between the Blue Jays and Alex Rios has reached a stalemate.
“The deal is there,” general manager J.P. Ricciardi said. “It’s up to them.”
Ricciardi said that if it’s not accepted by Monday, the team will not discuss the extension again until after the season.
TUESDAY: Ken Rosenthal is reporting that […]

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