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Nationals Pursue Lo Duca<\/b><\/a> – The Post<\/i>
There is a lot going on at the winter meetings, but no new trades took place yesterday. Tyler Clippard<\/span> is a officially a National though. They are also looking into Katsuhiko Maekawa<\/span>, a left-hander from Japan with off the field baggage. There are also rumors of an extension<\/span><\/a> (Nationals Journal<\/span>) for Wily Mo Pena<\/span>.<\/p>\n

At Catcher, Nats Are Out of Position<\/b><\/a> – The Post<\/i>
Incumbent catcher Jesus Flores<\/span> exceeded expectations last year, but I imagine the Nats want a veteran around so that Flores can be eased into full-time catching. A lot of the talk centers around Paul Lo Duca<\/span>, a free agent catcher who last played for the Mets. He is also talking to Toronto, so he’s no shoe-in for the position. The Nats are also thought be pursuing another young catcher, Arizona’s Miguel Montero<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Fight for rotation spots looks less wide open<\/b><\/a> – The Wash. Times<\/i>
This year’s rotation is much more promising than last year’s. Shawn Hill<\/span> and <\/span>Jason Bergmann seem to be set for the rotation with John Patterson in the mix if healthy. Matt Chico<\/span> and John Lannan<\/span> also have opportunities to build on solid rookie seasons while Collin Balester<\/span>, Garrett Mock<\/span> and Ross Detwiler<\/span> should get shots at the big league during spring training. I think they could use a veteran, though, and my pick is LIVAN!<\/p>\n

DICK HELLER<\/span> – For Zimmerman, this could be a plum spot<\/b><\/a> – The Wash. Times<\/i>
3B Ryan Zimmerman<\/span> isn’t signed to a long-term contract yet and Dick Heller wants that to change.<\/p>\n

Nats’ name game endures<\/b><\/a> – The Wash. Times<\/i>
Don’t expect a corporate sponsored name for the ballpark until 2009. Also, there was a “holiday lighting” event yesterday and Nats320<\/span><\/a> and MissChatter<\/span><\/a> were there.<\/p>\n

MIKE HUME<\/span> – Picking Splinters: Dealing With Dukes<\/b><\/a> – Falls Church News-Press<\/i>
Another skeptical column about Elijah Dukes<\/span>.<\/p>\n

The Rule 5 draft is today —Nationals Journal<\/span><\/a>, Chatter<\/span><\/a>, Nationals Farm Authority<\/span><\/a> and Capital Punishment<\/span><\/a> are usually on top of things.<\/p>\n

©MMX William F. Yurasko<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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