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NL East News and Rumors

New ace Dickey thrilled to join 'all-in' Blue Jays

Associated Press, ESPN.com

New Toronto ace R.A. Dickey said Tuesday he's thrilled to join a team that's "all in" to win the World Series and thankful the New York Mets did not meet his contract demands.

CNNSI.com

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The wait for Adam LaRoche to make up his mind had played out long enough. It was time to decide if he would take the Washington Nationals' offer or move on.

Matthew Leach, MLB.com

The Nationals' signing of first baseman Adam LaRoche opened the door for the club to trade Michael Morse, who was slated to move to first after the acquisition of Denard Span bumped him from the outfield mix.

Bryan Hoch, MLB.com

The Yankees will play a March 29 exhibition game against the Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

Joey Nowak, MLB.com

The Nationals on Tuesday agreed to terms on a two-year, $24 million deal with first baseman Adam LaRoche, pending a physical, according to a baseball source. LaRoche is currently in Kansas City taking his physical, and the deal, which includes a mutual …