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The Nationals will have to remove two players from their 40-man roster in order to make room for reliever Todd Coffey and Tom Gorzelanny once their contracts become official.
Nationals designate Shairon Martis for assignment Adam Kilgore 2011
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The Nationals designated Maxwell in order to make room for reliever Todd Coffey, whose contract was approved by the league today, on the 40-man roster.
Justin Maxwell designated for assignment Adam Kilgore 2011
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RHP Chris Young could be transferred to the 60-day disabled list if the Padres need to open a spot on the 40-man roster.
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The Nationals designated right-handed starting pitcher Shairon Martis for assignment in order to make room for newly signed utility man Jerry Hairston Jr. on the 40-man roster.
Nationals designate Shairon Martis for assignment Adam Kilgore 2011
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The Padres have considered sending LF Kyle Blanks to Class AAA Portland, and the top hitting outfielder with the Beavers is Chris Denorfia, who is not presently on the 40-man roster. —
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The 16-year-old world diving champion Tom Daley said he was 'very proud and excited' after being named in Britain's 40-man squad to travel to Singapore next month
Peter Waterfield holds his nerve to deny Tom Daley platform gold 2011
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Every spring about this time, teams must sign the "zero-to-three" players on their 40-man roster, the players who have less than three years of major league experience and, therefore, make between $400,000 and $500,000 and are not eligible for salary arbitration.
Nationals settle contract statuses for 'zero-to-three' players 2011
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The Mets designated reliever Ryota Igarashi for assignment to make room on their 40-man roster for Messrs.
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He's not on the 40-man roster yet, but he'll probably join Brian Matusz and Chris Tillman there, and in the Baltimore rotation, during the 2010 season.
USA TODAY's annual list of the 100 Names You Need to Know 2010
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Among the most likely candidates to banished from the 40-man roster are outfielder Justin Maxwell, Luis Atilano and Garrett Mock.
Nationals designate Shairon Martis for assignment Adam Kilgore 2011
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