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Nationals DFA Kip Wells, Call On Clippard
MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports that the Nationals designated reliever Kip Wells for assignment to make room for Tyler Clippard . Wells, a 32-year-old righty, has an ERA of 6.49 in just over 26 innings, with 18 strikeouts and as many walks. It's possible that Clippard will be the Nats' best ...
Clippard Called Up
Clippard Called Up
thenatsblog.com — The Nationals recalled RHP Tyler Clippard from Triple-A today to replace injured Jesus Colume. Clippard had been... tearing apart Triple-A since being converted to a reliever this season. In 23 appearances he is 4-1 with 41 K’s and a 0.96 ERA. The 24-year-old former starting pitcher was ... (more) Clippard Called Up
The Nationals Would Be in First If...
The Nationals Would Be in First If...
passion4baseball.blogspot.com — The Washington Nationals would be in first place if...if the games were only three or four innings... long. The Nationals have played 69 games and have lost 49 of them. The Fan follows the games every night and it always seems like the Nationals are in the lead. In fact, tonight, the Fan saw the ... (more) The Nationals Would Be in First If...
Clippard Recalled; Wells DFA'd
voices.washingtonpost.com — A day after their relievers imploded in an eighth inning collapse, the Washington Nationals recalled Tyler Clippard... from Class AAA Syracuse and designated Kip Wells for assignment in an effort to identify reliable options out of the bullpen. Clippard, ... (more) Clippard Recalled; Wells DFA'd
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River Avenue Blues — ... In other news, the Nats called up old buddy Tyler Clippard. T-Clip’s been absolutely unhittable since moving to the pen, allowing just 35 baaserunners and four earned runs with 42 strikeouts in 39 innings. ...

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