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Nationals load up in bullpen with Rafael Soriano for two years, $28 million

David Brown, yahoo.com

The Washington Nationals obviously feel like there's more than one way to build a pitching staff. Unable to make a huge splash with Zack Greinke and unwilling to meet the demands of several left-handed relievers on the free-agent market, the Nats made a…

Mark Bowman, MLB.com

Jason Heyward, Kris Medlen and Jonny Venters, three of six Braves who have filed for salary arbitration, are set to gain significant raises as they enter the process for the first time.

Paul Hagen, MLB.com

Left-handed reliever Antonio Bastardo, the lone Phillies player eligible for salary arbitration this offseason, was one of 133 players to formally file for the process on Tuesday.

Richard Justice, MLB.com

Nationals GM Mike Rizzo has constructed a roster that's close to perfect, and now he's about to turn it over to a manager, Davey Johnson, with one of the best winning percentages in history.

Cash Kruth, MLB.com

The Nationals and reliever Rafael Soriano agreed Tuesday to a two-year, $28 million contract, according to baseball sources. The deal includes a $14 million option for 2015 that vests if Soriano finishes 120 games over the next two seasons.

Joe Frisaro, MLB.com

Nick Green, who was with the organization in 2012, has agreed to a Minor League deal with an invitation to Spring Training. The 34-year-old will have an excellent chance to win the utility infielder role, with the Marlins' 40-man roster thin on middle i…