Cincinnati is poised to be named the host of the 2015 All-Star Game, which the Nationals were hoping to land. So, it appears, the soonest that could happen -- if so -- is in four years.
The 15-year-old major league veteran and the guiding presence for the young National players last season signs with Toronto. Davey Johnson had wanted him back for next season.
The Nationals young phenom and manager accept their NL Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year awards, respectively, at the New York chapter of the baseball writers' dinner.
After he talked to Drew Storen and Tyler Clippard, Nationals pitching coach Steve McCatty came away convinced they would handle closer Rafael Soriano taking the job they coveted.
The Nationals officially announced they avoided arbitration with six of their seven arbitration-eligible. Jordan Zimmerman is the lone player yet to agree on a contract determining his 2013 salary.