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Nationals sign Jayson Werth

The Washington Nationals have long been in pursuit of top free agents — remember their play for Mark Teixeira? — without success.

But it was Werth the wait — Jayson Werth, to be exact, who on Sunday came to terms on a seven-year contract.

The 31-year-old outfielder and agent Scott Boras had hoped to land a deal for five or six years, and Washington GM Mike Rizzo stepped up with a seventh season to make the quick agreement happen.

The Phillies — Werth’s club the last four seasons — Tigers, Rangers and Red Sox had also been interested in the eight-year veteran.

Posted on December 5, 2010 at 5:15 pm
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Rays Said to Be Interested In Werth

According to a report by ESPN’s Jayson Stark, the Rays are at the top of the list as far as team’s interested in Phillies right fielder Jayson Werth.

Such a move would free up money for the Phillies, who could then make a play for Houston right-hander Roy Oswalt. He did not speculate on what the Rays might surrender if such a deal came to fruition. The Rays do not comment about potential trades, but Werth would be a good fit for the team.

The Rays are looking to give their offense a lift. They have not received the kind of production they need from the right field and DH spots this season.

–Bill Chastain