Shairon Martis wasn't supposed to make it to the major leagues last season, and he wasn't supposed to be in the running for a rotation spot when he arrived atWashingtonNationals camp this spring. 

After a slow offseason, the Nationals made a big splash just before spring training, signing 1B/OF Adam Dunn. 

--LHP Joe Beimel, one of the last notable free agents who was still looking for work, signed a one-year, $2 million deal with the Nationals. 

For four seasons, the Nationals could always count on their bullpen to pick up the starters after a poor outing. 

The Nationals just upgraded their bullpen by signing free-agent left- hander Joe Beimel to a one-year, $2 million contract. 

Shairon Martis gave the Washington Nationals another reason to get excited about his potential. 

Shawn Hill sat at his locker in the visiting clubhouse in Jupiter, Fla. 

After a slow offseason, the Nationals made a big splash just before spring training, signing 1B/OF Adam Dunn. 

For four seasons, the Nationals could always count on their bullpen to pick up the starters after a poor outing. 

--LHP Joe Beimel, one of the last notable free agents who was still looking for work, signed a one-year, $2 million deal with the Nationals. 

Josh Johnson struck out seven in five innings and scored two runs, Emilio Bonifacio had two triple among his four hits and the Florida Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 7-5 on Wednesday night. 

The Washington Nationals added reliever Joe Beimel on Wednesday and released oft-injured starter Shawn Hill, who beat the team in salary arbitration. 

The Washington Nationals added reliever Joe Beimel on Wednesday and released oft-injured starter Shawn Hill, who beat the team in salary arbitration. 

After a slow offseason, the Nationals made a big splash just before spring training, signing 1B/OF Adam Dunn. 

--RHP Kip Wells signed a minor league contract with the Nationals and will attempt to crack the Opening Day roster as a reliever.