• "The Nationals continue to express interest in Yu Darvish, according to a baseball source. But the source was not sure if the Nationals will put in a bid on the right-hander." - "Washington Nationals continue to express interest in Yu Darvish" - Bill Ladson, nationals.com: News
• "Traded? How could he be traded? He had been drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks a little more than a year before." - "Walters willing to play any position with Nationals 'as long as I get to hit'" - Amanda Comak, Washington Times
• "Adam Dunn was a feared middle-of-the-lineup presence during his two years in Washington, easily former general manager Jim Bowden's biggest free agent acquisition..." - "What if ... the Nationals hadn't let Adam Dunn walk?" - Pete Kerzel, MASNSports.com
• "In need of strengthening their bench, the Nationals have expressed interest in infielder Greg Dobbs, according to a baseball source." - "Nationals looking at infielder Greg Dobbs for bench role" - Bill Ladson, nationals.com: News
• "But even if his baseball career never advances beyond that point, [Ben] Graham is an American hero for his exploits during halftime of Sunday’s Titans-Saints game." - "Nationals minor leaguer proposes to cheerleader girlfriend while dressed as Santa" - DC Sports Bog - The Washington Post
• "Right-hander Brad Meyers was selected by the New York Yankees in the major league phase of the Rule 5 draft at the Winter Meetings on Thursday and is looking forward to the new challenge." - "Meyers will switch to long relief as he begins career with Yankees" - Byron Kerr, MASNSports.com
• "Several teams are thought to have serious interest, led by the Texas Rangers, the Washington Nationals and the Toronto Blue Jays..." - "Darvish Is Up for Bidding, and System in Japan Draws Criticism" - David Waldstein, NYTimes.com
• "Without knowing if the Nationals are interested in these players, here are three names that make sense for them to check out..." - "Three non-tendered players that make sense for the Nationals" - Adam Kilgore, Nationals Journal - The Washington Post
• "If the Nationals want to add another veteran starter - and no genuine No. 1 starters are out there - would [Joe] Saunders, at 30, be worthy of consideration?" - "Non-tenders and center field longshots" - Phil Wood, MASNSports.com
• NATSTOWN:
• "Video of Nats minor leaguer dressed as Santa, proposing to his cheerleader girlfriend." - Nats Enquirer
• "[Ryan] Theriot will probably look for a starting role somewhere and probably get it, but at this stage of his career he’s more suited for a utility role." - "Nationals non-tender Slaten; free agent ranks grow" - Dave Nichols, District Sports Page
• "Here’s Tom Boswell‘ weekly Monday chat on 12/12/11. Despite being in the baseball off-season, the chat had a TON of baseball questions." - "Ask Boswell 12/5/11 edition" - Todd Boss, Nationals Arm Race
• "Winter League Update" - NationalsProspects.com
• "Brian Broderick - Age 25 - MLB Service Time 0.054 Years. How he became a Nat: Drafted by the Nationals in the 2010 Rule 5 Draft from the St. Louis Cardinals." - "A Few Good Men: 41 - Broderick" - Mac, Capitol Baseball
• NL EAST UPDATES:
• Marlins: "Miami-Dade County’s inspector general is asking questions about the integrity of structural elements of the sliding roof on the new Miami Marlins stadium in Little Havana, after learning that a subcontractor allegedly falsified inspection reports on some critical welds." - "Inspector General questions some welding at Miami Marlins' new stadium" - Andres Viglucci, Charles Rabin and Patricia Mazzei, The Palm Beach Post
• Mets: "After remaining idle for roughly 10 weeks, [Daniel] Murphy has since started running, hitting, lifting and 'doing everything' he needs to do to prepare for Spring Training." - "Murphy 'doing everything' to prepare for spring" - Anthony DiComo, mets.com: News
• Braves: "The Braves offered contracts to all of their other remaining arbitration-eligible players -- center fielder Michael Bourn, left fielder Martin Prado, starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens and reliever Eric O’Flaherty." - "Braves make Moylan, Conrad non-tendered free agents" - David O'Brien, ajc.com
• "Even though his offensive production has dipped slightly the past couple seasons, he would be a far better fit at leadoff than anyone else on the Tigers' roster." - "Are Detroit Tigers the mystery team talking with shortstop Jimmy Rollins?" - Justin Rogers, MLive.com