Nats deal for Willingham, Olsen
Sports Network | November 10, 2008
Miami, FL (Sports Network) - The Washington Nationals have reportedly made a deal to acquire left fielder Josh Willingham and left-handed pitcher Scott Olsen from the Florida Marlins.
The Marlins Web site reports second baseman Emilio Bonifacio and minor league pitcher P.J. Dean will head to Washington. Middle infielder Jake Smolinski could also reportedly be added to the package of players going to Florida.
The Marlins have already been busy in the offseason, dealing first baseman Mike Jacobs to Kansas City in exchange for pitcher Leo Nunez. The Marlins also claimed left-handed pitcher Dan Meyer off waivers from the Oakland Athletics.
Willingham hit .254 with 15 homers and 51 RBI last season, while Olsen went 8-11 with a 4.20 earned run average in 33 starts in 2008.
Bonifacio had five triples and 12 RBI in 41 games with the Nationals last season. He also played in eight games for Arizona.
