MLB Hot Stove: Nationals Sign Dan Uggla: Tracking Ex-All-Star's Decline After Seasons With Marlins, Braves

The Washington Nationals signed second baseman Dan Uggla to a minor-league contract Friday, Dec. 26, according to espn.com, in a low-risk move made with the hope of catching lightning in a bottle. Uggla is a three-time MLB All-Star who's still just 34 and could have some pop left in his bat. But ... God has he been bad lately. In case you forgot about his completely forgettable past few seasons, here's a recap: • Uggla signed a five-year, $62 million contract with the Atlanta Braves in 2011 and immediately hit 36 home runs for the Braves. • His batting average slipped the next two seasons, first to .220, then to .179 in 2013. Uggla was never much of a batting average threat, but his power subsided as well. He made several high-profile errors at second base. Read More »