for Albaladejo.  Another nice pick up.  We have depth in the pen and need starting depth.  Clippard's numbers have exceeded his scouting reports, and most see him as  a back end of the rotation starter (but, who on the Nats isn't?).  He'll be in the mix in spring training, but more time in AAA is probably best.  

Another nice move by Bowden.    

In their NL East transaction analysis article on the Nats, BP gives props to Basil for his analysis of the Nats possible line ups for this year.  

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=5834

I agree with most of BPs assessment of the Nats..some good moves, but still a bad team.

to the Ms for Snelling and Fruto.  Pending physicals and MLB approval (we're sending some cash along)

I like this a lot.  Sorry to see Jose go, but this is a very nice deal where we get two very promising prospects.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/13/AR2006121301763.html

Jimbo's trying to horn in on the big Manny deal by completing a 3-way with SF.  If I recall, SF gets Manny, Boston get Chad, and Jimbo gets a framed 8x11 glossy of himself and 5 minutes on Cold Pizza.

seriously....the rumors are on rotoworld, foxsports, and sportsline if you're interested.  I don't think SF could send us what we need for Chad, so I think it's just Bowden trying to drum up some press interest