Nationals to Sign Lidge

UPDATE: The Washington Nationals have agreed to sign Brad Lidge, according to MLB.com's William Ladson. It's a one-year deal, the team has announced.

The #Nats have agreed to terms with reliever Brad Lidge. I will have more on http://t.co/lLzD3T79.

January 26, 2012 11:02 am via webReplyRetweetFavorite

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William Ladson

#Nationals agree to terms with RHP Brad Lidge on a one-year contract. #Nationals’ 40-man roster currently stands at 37.

January 26, 2012 11:13 am via webReplyRetweetFavorite

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FROM EARLIER: The Washington Nationals are nearing an agreement with free agent closer Brad Lidge, Jim Sallisbury of CSN Philly tweets.

Source: Brad Lidge is close to signing with Washington Nationals

January 26, 2012 10:43 am via webReplyRetweetFavorite

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Jim Salisbury

Lidge, 34, missed much of 2011 because of injury, but came off the DL and pitched well for the Phillies down the stretch, with a 1.40 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 19 1/3 innings pitched. If the Nationals add Lidge, they'll need to decide whether to go with him or 24-year-old Drew Stroren to close out games.

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