The Washington Nationals sign Mitch Atkins
The Nationals have signed 26-year old righty starter/reliever Mitch Atkins to a minor league deal. Atkins pitched in 3 games (all starts) for the Orioles last year and he was 0-0 with a 8.44 ERA and a 2.25 WHIP. He also pitched in 23 games (all starts) in A+AA+AAA-ball last year in which he was 4-10 with a 4.85 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP. Atkins has now pitched in 10 games (3 starts) in his first three years in the majors and he is 0-0 with a 6.75 ERA and a 1.90 WHIP. Look for Atkins to start the 2012 season in AAA-ball for the Nationals.
