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Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The Washington Nationals agreed to terms on
a minor-league contract with veteran relief pitcher Chad Durbin on Wednesday.
MLB.com, which cited a baseball source, reported the deal and said it includes
an invitation to spring training.
Durbin, 34, pitched for Cleveland in 2011 and posted a 5.53 ERA in 56
appearances.
In his 12-year career, Durbin has logged a 5.10 ERA and 38-46 record in 364
appearances (75 starts). In addition to the Indians, he has played for
Philadelphia, Detroit, Arizona and Kansas City.
Durbin won a World Series ring in 2008 with the Phillies.
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