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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…

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.