Nats give LHP Guardado minor league deal
December 26, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP)—Veteran left-handed reliever Eddie Guardado(notes) and the WashingtonNationals have agreed to terms on a minor league deal.
Nationals GM Mike Rizzo made the announcement Saturday. Terms were notdisclosed.
The 39-year-old Guardado is fourth among active pitchers with 908appearances in a 17-year career with the Rangers, Twins, Mariners and Reds. Thetwo-time All-Star has 187 career saves—including an American League-leading 45in 2002.
Nicknamed “Everyday Eddie,” Guardado was 1-2 with a 4.46 ERA in 48 reliefappearance last season with the Rangers.
