Ryan Zimmerman Should Have Kept His Mouth Shut

From Wednesday:

Zimmerman also praised recent moves by the front office, in the process hinting at something other than praise for the previous regime.

"This is the first offseason, I think, where they've actually gone after some people, and they've done some stuff that's legitimately made us a better team," he said early in the conversation.

Nevermind that this winter's big National acquisitions have been Jason Marquis and Matt Capps. It's about to get a whole lot funnier.

The Nationals have announced that they've agreed to terms with right-hander Miguel Batista on a minor league contract that includes an invitation to spring training.

Batista joins the Nationals after making 56 appearances with the Mariners in 2009, walking 39 and oh my god why would you do this