Wire Taps: Washington Nationals acquire Yan Gomes; Sammy Solis signs one-year deal; Nats tender contract to six...

We’re on our way over to Nationals Park for WinterFest, but we collected the links we could find this morning, and if you look closely (it’s actually a Twitter link below, you can’t miss it) you might even find a rare instance of Anthony Rendon offering an opinion. No really!:

NATS BEAT - (YAN GOMES EDITION):

Nationals trade for catcher Yan Gomes - (MLB.com)
"The trade comes about two weeks after the Nationals signed free-agent catcher Kurt Suzuki to a two-year deal worth about $10 million, giving them a formidable duo at a position that has been a weakness since Wilson Ramos departed for free agency in 2016."

Nationals acquire catcher Yan Gomes in trade with Indians - (WaPost)
"The Nationals have not wasted any time this offseason, one that could see Harper depart in free agency and leave a sizable offensive void to fill."

Nats acquire Gomes for Rodriguez, two others (updated) - (MASN)
"Though they didn’t have to part ways with any top-rated prospects, the Nationals did have to give up a potentially electric young right-hander in Rodriguez and a promising young outfielder in Johnson along with the as-yet-named player in exchange for Gomes..."

Fixing catcher further thins Nationals' pitching depth - (NBC Sports Washington)
"An intriguing cost was slipped into Mike Rizzo’s emphatic moves to fix the catcher position: 25-year-old right-hander Jefry Rodriguez."

NATS BEAT - SAMMY SOLIS/CONTRACT TENDERING EDITION:

Nationals roll dice by agreeing to new contract with Sammy Solis - (NBC Sports Washington)
"Solis and the Nationals agreed to a contract, avoiding arbitration and at least bringing the 30-year-old left-hander back to spring training."

Sammy Solis agrees to one-year deal with Nats - (MLB.com)
"Tendering contracts to each of those six players was a fairly easy decision for the Nats. Solis, on the other hand, was the subject of some debate."

Nationals tender contracts to all seven arbitration-eligible players - (WaPost)
"The Solis decision comes after a disastrous season for the 30-year-old lefty, who struggled so mightily against left-handed hitters that the Nationals sent him to Class AAA Syracuse twice..."

Nats agree to terms with Solís, tender contracts to six others - (MASN)
"There was debate with Solís, who was in danger of being non-tendered by an organization that has given him countless opportunities over the years."

NATIONAL(S) BEAT:

Cleveland Indians trade catcher Yan Gomes to Washington Nationals - (ESPN)
"The Nationals went into the offseason in need of a new catcher -- and now have two new ones."

Cleveland Indians trade catcher Yan Gomes to Washington Nationals for three players; restructuring of team payroll has begun - (cleveland.com)
"The trade of Gomes leaves Roberto Perez and rookie Eric Haase as the Tribe’s top two catchers."

NATIONALS WINTERFEST:

PHOTOS: Nationals Winterfest returns to the ballpark this weekend - (WTOP)
"Whether it’s to challenge a Racing President or to take a few swings in the batting cages where the players warm up, Washington Nationals fans have a lot to do this weekend. See photos of Nationals Park ahead of this year’s Winterfest."

Batting cages, Santa visits and more at Nationals Winterfest - (wusa9.com)
"Winterfest at the Nationals Park is Dec. 1 to Dec. 2. Mike Shane, senior vice president of consumer revenue at the Washington Nationals, shares some of the indoor activities that fans can participate in."

Vintage merchandise available at Nationals Winterfest - (wusa9.com)
"Mike Shane of the Nationals says fans will also have an opportunity to purchase the new vintage W logo that will be featured on caps, sweatshirts and other clothing items."