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WASHINGTON - Free-agent reliever Casey Janssen and the Washington Nationals agreed to a one-year contract with an option for 2016, a person familiar with the negotiations said Wednesday.The person confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because it had not been announced.The move is an attempt by the Nationals to add late-game relief help to their bullpen following the trade that sent eighth-inning setup man Tyler Clippard, a two-time NL All-Star, to the Oakland Athletics for infielder Yunel Escobar.Shortly after that swap this month, Washington general manager Mike Rizzo said he felt the reigning NL East champions would be able to find a substitute for Clippard without adding anyone new to the organization.Weve got ourselves outstanding internal candidates. And although its tough to replace a Tyler Clippard, bullpens are built each and every year, Rizzo said at the time. We feel we have the internal replacements to have a quality bullpen in 2015.But the Nationals also had lost relievers Rafael Soriano and Ross Detwiler since the end of last season, and while Drew Storen is the incumbent as the closer, Janssen has plenty of late-game experience.Janssen has spent his entire big league career with the Toronto Blue Jays, going 29-24 with 90 saves and a 3.52 ERA since 2006.The past three seasons, as Torontos closer, he collected a total of 81 saves, including a career-high 34 with a 2.56 ERA in 2013.In 2014, Janssen finished with 25 saves in 30 chances and a 3.94 ERA.He had problems in the second half of the season, when he got ill.Janssen was 3-0 with a 1.23 ERA and 14 saves in 16 opportunities before the All-Star break. Afterward, he was 0-3 with a 6.46 ERA and 11 saves in 14 chances. Stephen Gonsalves Jersey . A strong fastball. A big, bending curveball that can buckle hitters at the knees. Against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, Elias put the entire package together against one of the leagues strongest lineups. Kirby Puckett Twins Jersey . He, the 25-year-old Toronto backup net-minder and Manitoba native, would be making just his fourth start in the past 16 games against the Jets the following evening. It was the word of opportunity for Reimer, who has fallen into the role of backup, outmatched in recent weeks by Jonathan Bernier, his Quebec counterpart. https://www.cheaptwins.com/1462t-jason-castro-jersey-twins.html . -- Brad Gushue of St. Marwin Gonzalez Jersey .com) - One point guard will return, while another will sit when the Minnesota Timberwolves visit American Airlines Center to take on the Dallas Mavericks. Harmon Killebrew Jersey . Sure, Josh Browns 45-yard field goal on the third drive of overtime lifted the New York Giants to a 23-20 win over Detroit on Sunday. But the Lions (7-8) dropped themselves out of the NFC North race by losing five of their last six games, blowing fourth-quarter leads in each setback.(NLL) - The Minnesota Swarm today agreed to terms with firstoverall pick Logan Schuss on a two-year contract on Monday. Schuss, a left-handed forward from Ohio State University, became the first No. 1 overall pick in Swarm history this past September during the 2013 NLL Entry Draft. Schuss started and played in every game during his four-year career at Ohio State and finished as the schools all-time leader in points (237) and goals (146). In his senior season as a co-captain this past spring, the 22-year-old notched a career-high 44 goals along with 28 assists and helped the Buckeyes reach the 2013 NCAA Quarterfinals. "Getting Logan signed is key to our success," Swarm associate general manager and head coach Joe Sullivan said. "Clearlyy he is a standout player that is going to do a lot of great things for our team on and off the floor.dddddddddddd But more importantly, hes going to shore up what we needed on the left-side with some toughness and an ability to play an inside-outside game." Schuss racked up national recognition on top of his school records, including two ECAC Player of the Year awards in 2012 and 2013, and was a three-time USILA All-American selection. The Ladner, British Columbia native was also selected as one of the top 25 nominees for the prestigious Tewaaraton Trophy in 2013. Off the field, Schuss excelled in the classroom and was a three-time Ohio State Scholar-Athlete, two-time Academic All-Big Ten choice, and a 2013 Senior CLASS Award finalist. ' ' '