Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with left-handed pitcher Ron Villone on a minor-league contract. The deal includes an invitation to major league spring training.
Last season, Villone went 5-6 with one save and a 4.25 ERA in a team-leading 63 appearances for the Nationals.
The 40-year-old is 61-65 with a 4.73 ERA in 717 games (93 starts) spanning 15 seasons with Seattle, San Diego, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Colorado, Houston, Pittsburgh, Florida, New York (AL), St. Louis and Washington.
