Slimmer Young begins spring work at Nats' camp

 
VIERA, Fla. (AP) -- Dmitri Young reported two days early for spring training Monday, then joined som... [link]

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Family affair: Bret is latest Boone to join Nationals

Bret Boone came out of retirement to sign a non-guaranteed, minor league contract with the Washington Nationals on Monday, joining his younger brother, infielder Aaron, and their father, assistant general manager Bob, with the club.
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I swear we've been here before . As a rule, minor league signings, even those that include an invite to Spring Training, don't rate a post of their own. But this is different, this is a family affair. Bret Boone, of the previously hired Bob & ...
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The Official Site of Major League Baseball: News: Notes: Nats interested in Perez

VIERA, Fla. -- Nationals general manager Jim Bowden has often said, "You never have enough pitching." According to a baseball source with knowledge of the situation, Washington has expressed serious interest in left-hander Odalis Perez, who is still a ...
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The Official Site of The Washington Nationals: News: Nats sign Boone to Minor League deal

VIERA, Fla. -- The Nationals signed second baseman Bret Boone to a non-guaranteed Minor League contract on Monday, and he will begin working out in the team's Accelerated Development Program for Minor Leaguers on Tuesday. The move means that the ...
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Da Meat Hook Is in Incredible Shape

Dmitri Young officially reported to Spring Training yesterday and, according to the Post, he’s been busy slimming down this offseason : Young, who appears thinner than he was last season, said he began working out three weeks after the season ...
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Bret Boone came out of retirement to sign a non-guaranteed, minor league contract with the Washington Nationals on Monday, joining his younger brother, infielder Aaron, and their father, assistant general manager Bob, with the club. Boone, who turns ...
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Bret Boone came out of retirement to sign a non-guaranteed, minor league contract with the Washington Nationals on Monday, joining his younger brother, infielder Aaron, and their father, assistant general manager Bob, with the club. Boone, who turns ...
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Andy Pettitte arrived at spring training Monday following his ordeal before Congress and threw a bullpen session at the New York Yankees' minor league complex before his scheduled news conference. Pettitte was excused from testifying publicly in ...
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Nationals general manager Jim Bowden has often said, "You never have enough pitching." According to a baseball source with knowledge of the situation, Washington has expressed serious interest in left-hander Odalis Perez, who is still a free agent.
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