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Lidge, Nationals Nearing Deal

Found January 26, 2012 on MLB Trade Rumors:
TEAMS: Washington Nationals

The Nationals are nearing a deal with free agent reliever Brad Lidge, Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com tweets.
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