Nationals, Rauch avoid arbitration

Nats’ Rauch Avoids Arbitration by Signing $3.2 Million DealThe Post
The ugly process of arbitration will be avoided for Jon Rauch who signed for 1.2 million in 2008 and $2 million in 2009 with a club option of $2.9 million in 2010.

Rauch agrees to two-year deal with NatsThe Wash. Times
More on the deal, plus news Ryan Zimmerman and the team are talking about a contract extension.