LF Leonard Davis ...3831 mins 
LF Leonard Davis ...4035 mins
1B Nick Johnson ...6567 mins
CF Lastings Milledge ...13791 mins
C Jesus Flores ...14703 mins
2B Emilio Bonifacio ...15147 mins
2B Emilio Bonifacio ...15423 mins
2B Emilio Bonifacio ...15567 mins
SP Tim Redding ...15663 mins
2B Emilio Bonifacio ...16034 mins
S Shawn Hill ...arm
1B Nick Johnson ...wrist
The Nationals rounded out their 2009 field staff for the Class A South Atlantic League Hagerstown Suns, with Matt LeCroy stepping in as manager. Comprising the rest of the staff will be pitching coach Rich Gale, hitting coach Tony Tarasco, coach Ramon Aviles and head athletic trainer Jeff Allred.
When Steven Shell signed with the Nationals as a Minor League free agent in 2008, and manager Manny Acta told him he'd be better suited as a reliever, Shell never flinched. And as a result, he finally made it to the Majors after seven years in the Minors.
Former All-Star Tim Raines has signed a two-year contract to manage the Newark Bears of the independent Atlantic League.
The Nationals organization solidified the field staff of the Class A Potomac Nationals on Thursday.
On Thursday, John Lannan was named to the 50th annual Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team.
It has been reported several times that the Nationals have interest in signing free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira. MLB.com has learned that the feeling is mutual, according to a person familiar with Teixeira's thinking.
The Nationals announced on Wednesday afternoon that manager John Stearns, pitching coach Randy Tomlin, hitting coach Troy Gingrich and head athletic trainer Beth Jarrett will comprise the 2009 field staff for Double-A Harrisburg.
The Nationals are likely contenders in the Mark Teixeira sweepstakes, but team president Stan Kasten is playing an even hand.
Don't look for left-hander Odalis Perez to sign a Major League contract soon. His agent, Martin Arburua, said recently that Perez is going to see how the free-agent market plays out before the left-hander signs any deal.
The Nationals announced on Tuesday afternoon that manager Tim Foli, pitching coach Steve McCatty, hitting coach Darnell Coles and head athletic trainer Mike Quinn will comprise the 2009 field staff for Triple-A Syracuse.
The winter ball season is over for Nationals outfielder Roger Bernadina. He suffered a calf strain a few weeks ago while playing for Bravos de Margarita of the Venezuelan League. Bernadina hurt the calf after slipping on home plate in the rain.
The Nationals finished the 2008 season in fifth place with a 59-102 record and fans want to know what Washington can do to get better next season. Here are more answers to their questions.
The Nationals and first baseman Matt Whitney have agreed to terms on a Minor League contract, with an invitation to Spring Training, according to Whitney's representative, Jim Munsey.
Jim Riggleman will not be back as the manager for the Mariners, and instead will become the Nationals bench coach for the 2009 season.
The Nationals and infielder Pete Orr have agreed to terms on a Minor League contract with a chance to make the Major League roster, according to Orr's agent, Blake Corosky.
Thursday marked the last day the Nationals had exclusive rights to negotiate with their free agents -- first baseman Aaron Boone and left-hander Odalis Perez.
Free agent first baseman Aaron Boone said on Thursday he would like to return to the Nationals for the 2009 season.
In their quest for a hot bat, the Nationals are passing on outfielder Manny Ramirez, but are interested in Mark Teixeira, Adam Dunn and Prince Fielder. Carlos Gonzalez, for whom the Rockies recently traded, is drawing interest as a center fielder.
Nationals left-hander Josh Smoker underwent surgery on Tuesday to remove a bone spur from his left shoulder. Dr. James Andrews performed the surgery and reported that Smoker's labrum and rotator cuff appeared to be normal.
Left-hander Scott Olsen and outfielder Josh Willingham were introduced as members of the Nationals on Tuesday afternoon, nearly a week after a five-player trade with the Marlins was agreed upon.
The Nationals officially announced Tuesday morning that they have traded second baseman Emilio Bonifacio, right-hander P.J. Dean and infielder Jake Smolinski to the Marlins for left-hander Scott Olsen and outfielder/catcher Josh Willingham.
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