Willingham could return this weekend

After missing three games with a stomach virus that left him weak and unable to play, outfielder Josh Willingham turned a corner Friday, swinging in the batting cage before the Washington Nationals' game against the New York Mets. Manager Manny Acta said he would consult with Willingham about his availability, but there's a good chance Willingham could be back in the lineup before the end of the weekend. Willingham had originally thought he would return after missing one game, but the virus hung on longer than he expected. It has robbed the Nationals of one of their best power hitters ... Email </a