Mark Teahen News

Royals fans are infatuated with the 2012 incarnation of their favorite team, and rightfully so.

The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with outfielder Rick Ankiel and utility man Mark Teahen on minor league deals that include invites to spring training.

The Washington Nationals announced the minor league signing of Mark Teahen on Monday afternoon, adding the 30-year-old corner infielder and outfielder to the mix for a bench role.

In addition to confirming reports which emerged last night that said the Washington Nationals had signed veteran outfielder Rick Ankiel to a minor league deal with an invite to Spring Training, the Nats also announced this afternoon that they'd inked 30-year-old, 7-year veteran infielder/outfielder Mark Teahen to a minor league deal.

UPDATE: As expected, Teahen and his $5.5 million contract passed through waivers unclaimed and today the Blue Jays released him.