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<item><title><![CDATA[Staub, Montreal have enduring connection]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120207&amp;content_id=26605314&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120207&amp;content_id=26605314&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</guid><description><![CDATA[Staub, Montreal have enduring connection]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rusty Staub was among the men identified Tuesday as members of the 2012 class of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame. No surprise there -- except that it has taken this long for him to be recognized and that he has been so recognized having played merely 3 1/2 seasons North of the Border.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Marty Noble</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Harper confident he can make club this spring]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120207&amp;content_id=26600122&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:04:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120207&amp;content_id=26600122&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</guid><description><![CDATA[Harper confident he can make club this spring]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[How did Bryce Harper feel after hearing manager Davey Johnson is going to give him every chance to make the club? &quot;I feel really positive about going to Spring Training this year,&quot; Harper said. &quot;I really feel I have a legit shot at making the club.&quot;]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Bill Ladson</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Nats&#39; organization preview, Top 20 Prospects]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120205&amp;content_id=26581516&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120205&amp;content_id=26581516&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</guid><description><![CDATA[Nats&#39; organization preview, Top 20 Prospects]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The future success of every Major League team lies largely in its Minor League pipeline. With that in mind, MLB.com looks at the Nationals&#39; farm system, from the top 20 prospects to those who are under the radar.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Doug Miller</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Nats, Ankiel agree to Minor League deal]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120205&amp;content_id=26582748&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:04:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120205&amp;content_id=26582748&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</guid><description><![CDATA[Nats, Ankiel agree to Minor League deal]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rick Ankiel has agreed to terms on a Minor League contract that will have him back with the Nationals in 2012, a baseball source confirmed.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Adam Berry and Bill Ladson</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Larkin has impact on Zimmerman, Desmond]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120201&amp;content_id=26534936&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:19:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120201&amp;content_id=26534936&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</guid><description><![CDATA[Larkin has impact on Zimmerman, Desmond]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[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.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Bill Ladson</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Brady chose to go behind center, not the plate]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120203&amp;content_id=26561328&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:13:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120203&amp;content_id=26561328&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</guid><description><![CDATA[Brady chose to go behind center, not the plate]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In what was clearly a wise career choice, legendary Patriots quarterback Tom Brady opted for a football career, despite being drafted as a catcher by the Montreal Expos in 1995.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Joe Frisaro</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Nats ask fans to &#39;Take Back the Park&#39; vs. Phils]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120203&amp;content_id=26560556&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120203&amp;content_id=26560556&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</guid><description><![CDATA[Nats ask fans to &#39;Take Back the Park&#39; vs. Phils]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[When it comes to the Phillies, chief operating officer Andy Feffer wants Nationals fans to fill up Nationals Park -- and for a good reason.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Bill Ladson</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Nationals agree with Jackson on one-year deal]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120202&amp;content_id=26551880&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:50:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120202&amp;content_id=26551880&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</guid><description><![CDATA[Nationals agree with Jackson on one-year deal]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[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.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Bill Ladson</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Nationals win arbitration hearing vs. Lannan]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120201&amp;content_id=26541268&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:47:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120201&amp;content_id=26541268&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</guid><description><![CDATA[Nationals win arbitration hearing vs. Lannan]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[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.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Bill Ladson</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Nationals lauded for top Minor League system]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120201&amp;content_id=26545734&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:09:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120201&amp;content_id=26545734&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</guid><description><![CDATA[Nationals lauded for top Minor League system]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Nationals&#39; Minor League system was named the best in Major League Baseball, according to Baseball America, on Monday.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Bill Ladson</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Ladson&#39;s MLBlog: Rizzo proud of staff]]></title><link>http://therocket.mlblogs.com/2012/02/01/nats-rizzo-proud-of-his-staff/&amp;partnerId=rss_was</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:08:17 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://therocket.mlblogs.com/2012/02/01/nats-rizzo-proud-of-his-staff/&amp;partnerId=rss_was</guid><description><![CDATA[Ladson&#39;s MLBlog: Rizzo proud of staff]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Nats add Durbin to mix on Minor League deal]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120201&amp;content_id=26540818&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:10:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120201&amp;content_id=26540818&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</guid><description><![CDATA[Nats add Durbin to mix on Minor League deal]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[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.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Bill Ladson</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Inbox: Save Strasburg for a playoff run?]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120130&amp;content_id=26512654&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:31:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120130&amp;content_id=26512654&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</guid><description><![CDATA[Inbox: Save Strasburg for a playoff run?]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[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.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Bill Ladson</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Nationals have a hard-nosed warrior in Lidge]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120126&amp;content_id=26484384&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:05:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120126&amp;content_id=26484384&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</guid><description><![CDATA[Justice: Nats have a hard-nosed warrior in Lidge]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[To understand what the Nationals are getting in Brad Lidge, it&#39;s important to know the road that the hard-throwing reliever has traveled. It has been a mixture of pain and celebration, of frustration and accomplishment. At 35, he has seen just about all there is to see.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Richard Justice</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Nats bring Lidge on board with one-year deal]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120126&amp;content_id=26472548&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:24:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120126&amp;content_id=26472548&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</guid><description><![CDATA[Nats bring Lidge on board with one-year deal]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Nationals agreed to terms with reliever Brad Lidge on a one-year, $1 million contract Thursday. Teams such as the Rockies and Phillies expressed interest in Lidge, but he joined the Nats after having great conversations with general manager Mike Rizzo.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Bill Ladson</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Harper heads Nats prospects on Top 100 list]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120124&amp;content_id=26453566&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120124&amp;content_id=26453566&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</guid><description><![CDATA[Harper heads Nats prospects on Top 100 list]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper, third baseman Anthony Rendon and pitchers Alex Meyer and Sammy Solis were ranked in MLB.com&#39;s Top 100 Prospects list on Wednesday, with Harper coming in at No. 2.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Bill Ladson</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[In DC, new National Gio feels at home]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120125&amp;content_id=26462902&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:28:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120125&amp;content_id=26462902&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</guid><description><![CDATA[In DC, new National Gio feels at home]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Nationals introduced Gio Gonzalez to the local media at Nationals Park on Wednesday afternoon. The news conference came a little over a month after they acquired the left-hander from the Athletics in exchange for four prospects.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Bill Ladson</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Nats GM &#39;comfortable&#39; with Prince talks]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120125&amp;content_id=26467522&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:05:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120125&amp;content_id=26467522&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</guid><description><![CDATA[Nats GM &#39;comfortable&#39; with Prince talks]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[General manager Mike Rizzo acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that the Nationals were in the Prince Fielder sweepstakes.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Bill Ladson</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Nationals miss out in Fielder sweepstakes]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120124&amp;content_id=26454888&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:01:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120124&amp;content_id=26454888&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</guid><description><![CDATA[Nationals miss out in Fielder sweepstakes]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Nationals lost out to the Tigers in the Prince Fielder sweepstakes on Tuesday. The free-agent first baseman agreed to terms with Detroit on a nine-year, $214 million deal. ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Bill Ladson</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Harper No. 1 on list of top outfield prospects]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120120&amp;content_id=26407614&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:06:48 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120120&amp;content_id=26407614&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</guid><description><![CDATA[Harper No. 1 on list of top outfield prospects]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Nationals sign Morse to two-year deal]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120120&amp;content_id=26409272&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:30:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120120&amp;content_id=26409272&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_was</guid><description><![CDATA[Nationals sign Morse to two-year deal]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Nationals agreed to terms on Friday with outfielder/first baseman Michael Morse on a multiyear contract extension, thus avoiding salary arbitration.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Bill Ladson</dc:creator>
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