Nationals Rumors: Washington, Adam LaRoche Inching Closer to Deal

The Washington Nationals and free agent first baseman Adam LaRoche made “a little bit of progress” toward a contract agreement over the last week, according to Bill Ladson of MLB.com. There has been "a little bit of progress" made between free-agent first baseman Adam LaRoche and the Nationals in the last week, according to a baseball source familiar with the negotiations. While LaRoche is looking for a three-year contract this winter, the Nationals do not appear to be willing to extend him that long of a guaranteed deal. Instead, Washington may elect to provide the veteran slugger with two years and include an option for a third. Ladson adds that the Nationals have not implemented a deadline on LaRoche’s decision, despite rumors from earlier this week. Washington has flexibility when it comes to negotiations, as they have an in-house replacement option in Mike Morse and will receive a draft pick if LaRoche signs elsewhere. Last sea...