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Davey Johnson says ‘World Series or bust’ for Nationals in 2013

David Brown, yahoo.com

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson quickly showed off his marketing skills on Tuesday afternoon by conjuring a phrase that sets the bar very high for his team in 2013. "World Series or bust," Johnson said during his …

Richard Justice, MLB.com

We begin this analysis of the Washington Nationals with a few words from the manager. "World Series or bust," Davey Johnson said on Tuesday at the Winter Meetings.

Matthew Leach, MLB.com

The Nationals seem to be betting that Dan Haren's down year resulted from a two-month slump, rather than the beginning of a decline phase. If they're right, they got quite a bargain on Tuesday.

ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com

The Washington Nationals have added a veteran presence to an already formidable rotation, agreeing to terms with Dan Haren, according to sources.

David Brown, yahoo.com

We kept a running list of trades and signings that went down during the winter meetings. Thanks for reading and come back for more signings and trades as the offseason continues! Thursday Twins send Ben Revere to Phillies for Vance Worley, Trevor May Fo…

Joey Nowak, MLB.com

The Nationals appear to have found the additional starting pitcher they were looking for this offseason, agreeing to sign right-hander Dan Haren to a one-year, $13 million deal, MLB.com has confirmed.

grantland.com

The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with pitcher Dan Haren on a one-year, $13 million contract. It's one of those rare cases where we shouldn't a...