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Ryan Zimmerman has set a Saturday deadline for a contract extension to be worked out, and the Washington Nationals are 'hopeful' to get it done. He has two years left on his current deal. (Associated Press)

Rizzo ‘hopeful’ deal struck with Zimmerman by Saturday

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Michael Morse had a career year last season, hitting .303 with 31 homeruns, 95 RBI and a .360 on-base percentage. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

As winter turns to spring, Nationals baseball begins anew in Florida

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

TCU starting pitcher Matt Purke winds up for a delivery against Florida State in the first inning of the opening baseball game of the NCAA College World Series, in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, June 19, 2010.(AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Nats reaping bountiful harvest on the farm

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo traded four top prospects to the Oakland Athletics for right-hander Gio Gonzalez, who was introduced at Nationals Park on Wednesday. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

DALY: Nats’ Rizzo aiming to get a leg up in arms race

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

** FILE ** In this Oct. 23, 2011 file photo, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Edwin Jackson throws during the second inning of Game 4 of thes World Series against the Texas Rangers. Jackson agreed Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, to a one-year contract with the Washington Nationals. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Nationals agree to terms with Edwin Jackson

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Brad Lidge (Associated Press)

Brad Lidge agrees to one-year deal with Nationals

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo traded four top prospects to the Oakland Athletics for right-hander Gio Gonzalez, who was introduced at Nationals Park on Wednesday. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Gio Gonzalez makes himself at home with D.C. blitz

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

First baseman Prince Fielder signed a nine-year, $214 million deal with the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Nationals were ‘players’ for Prince Fielder, but asking price became too steep

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

**FILE** Prince Fielder (Getty Images)

Fielder to sign with Tigers; Nats still set at first base

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman and Michael Morse will be at the forefront of the Nationals' attack next year. Pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training on Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

SNYDER: Nationals are building for years to come

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

**FILE** Prince Fielder (Associated Press)

Nats GM Mike Rizzo says nothing has changed with regard to Prince Fielder

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

**FILE** Prince Fielder (Associated Press)

As rumors circulate, Nationals are staying quiet about Prince Fielder

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Prince Fielder is one of four first baseman to hit 200 home runs by age 27, joining Jimmie Foxx, Orlando Cepeda and Harmon Killebrew.FILE- In this April 26, 2008 file photo, Milwaukee Brewers' Prince Fielder hits a home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Florida Marlins in Milwaukee. Prince Fielder and the Brewers have avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a $15.5 million, one-year contract on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

SNYDER: Let’s go crazy! Signing Prince Fielder would be a smash hit

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Done deal: Nationals get LHP Gonzalez from A’s

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

The Washington Nationals acquired 26-year-old left-handed starter Gio Gonzalez from the Oakland A's on in exchange for four top prospects: A.J. Cole, Brad Peacock, Tommy Milone and Derek Norris. (Associated Press)

Nationals acquire lefty starter Gio Gonzalez from Oakland

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Bidding ended for Japanese star pitcher Yu Darvish at 5 p.m. Wednesday, and the Washington Nationals are among a handful of teams that are thought to have submitted a bid. Darvish’s team, the Nippon Ham Fighters, has four days to decide the winning team, and that major league team will have 30 days to then negotiate a contract with the right-hander. (Associated Press)

Nationals GM Mike Rizzo keeping tabs on Yu Darvish

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

** FILE ** In this Sept. 5, 2007, file photo, Nippon Ham Fighters starter Yu Darvish pitches against the Orix Buffaloes in Osaka, western Japan. (AP Photo/Kyodo News, File)

Japanese standout pitcher Yu Darvish may be an expensive alternative for Nationals

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Left-hander Mark Buehrle was the Nationals' top target among free agent pitchers, but the former White Sox ace agreed to a four-year deal with the Marlins. (Associated Press)

Nationals hit a pitching glitch, move on to Plan B

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Florida Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria, left, and team president David Samson chat as they walk through the lobby of the hotel hosting Major League Baseball's winter meetings in Dallas, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/LM Otero) **FILE**

Nationals keep eye on busy rivals

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Left-hander Mark Buehrle was 13-9 with a 3.59 ERA for the Chicago White Sox in 2011. Buehrle likely will insist on a no-trade clause in his next contract. (Associated Press)

Buehrle tops Nationals’ wish list for starting pitchers

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times