Nationals sign RHP Durbin

5:48 PM, Feb 1, 2012   |    comments
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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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