Washington Nationals:

A Look at the Two Prospects Acquired in the Guzman Trade

Cristian Guzman signed with the Nats in November of 2004. His up-and-down tenure finally came to a close today, as he was dealt to the Washington Senators Texas Rangers for two AA RHPs, Tanner Roark and Ryan Tatusko. Roark, a 23 year old, is 10-5 with a 4.20 ERA this year while Tatusko, a 25 year old, is 9-2 with a 2.97 ERA. Neither pitcher was considered to be a top prospect, but both have pitched well enough in AA to have a shot at the majors in the future.

Who is Wilson Ramos?

The newest member of the Washington Nationals, that's who! The Nats made their first splash on the trade market Thursday night, moving All-Star closer Matt Capps to the Minnesota Twins for minor league catcher Wilson Ramos and lefthanded pitcher Joe Testa. The 22 year old Venezuelan catcher hit .296/.321/.407 in 7 games for the Twins this year, but struggled in 71 games in AA, to the tune of .241/.280/.345. The 24 year old New Jerseyan reliever burned through low levels of the minors after being signed as an undrafted free agent in 2008, but has been hit hard in his first stay in AA this year, allowing 22 earned runs in 25 innings.

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3 Reasons Why the Nationals Should Avoid Edwin Jackson

MLB Trade Rumors first reported a month ago yesterday that the Nats were interested in Edwin Jackson. I thought the interest was just going to blow over, as teams have "interest" in dozens of players at any given time. But on Saturday, Jackson's name was tied to the Nats again. And yesterday, Tim Dierkes reported on two different rumors, one where the Nats would get Jackson in a 3-way deal that would send Adam Dunn to the White Sox and another where the Nats would simply acquire Jackson for prospects. There are more than just 3 reasons I think making a move for Edwin Jackson would be a bad idea, but these are 3 reasons I think are specific to the Nats.

Two More Nats Picks to Break Down

Since my last update, the Nats have signed 2 outfielders: 7th rounder Kevin Keyes and 32nd rounder Randolph Oduber. Keyes has been verified by the Nats official site. Oduber, on the other hand, has been reported on by Gastonia Gazette but not by the Nats yet. Once again, if you missed the earlier editions, here are parts one, two, three and four plus an extended look at undrafted FA signing Mik Gallo).

Nats Sign Some More Undrafted Free Agents

The Nats have signed a few more undrafted college seniors. Here's what I could dig up on them (and if you missed them, here are parts one, two and three, plus an extended look at undrafted FA signing Mike Gallo).