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• Nats part ways with Johnson, Beimel | nationals.com: News - Bill Ladson
A baseball source has confirmed that Nationals left-hander Joe Beimel has been traded to the Rockies for two Minor League pitchers. Washington also dealt Nick Johnson to the Marlins for pitching prospect Aaron Thompson.
The Pirates traded Freddy Sanchez, a three-time All-Star second baseman, to the San Francisco Giants for Double-A pitcher Tim Alderson on Wednesday.
• NATIONALS NEWS NETWORK: "Johnson, Beimel Traded at Non-Waiver Deadline" - Dave Nichols
The Washington Nationals announced they have traded 1B Nick Johnson to the Florida Marlins for minor league left-handed starter Aaron Thompson.
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