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Found September 19, 2009 on Washington Times:
PLAYERS: Wil Nieves,  Jamie Burke
TEAMS: Washington Nationals,  Seattle Mariners

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NEW YORK | The Washington Nationals' catching situation has reached a dire point, so much so that an injury to Wil Nieves sent general manager Mike Rizzo scrambling for his phone Thursday night. But the short supply of major league-ready catchers could mean an opportunity for two journeymen trying to prolong their careers. Catcher Jamie Burke, whom the Nationals acquired late Thursday from the Seattle Mariners for cash considerations, arrived in New York less than two hours before the Nationals' game against the Mets on Friday night. He'll get a chance to finish the season in the major leagues, while ... Email </a
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