Nats not interested in trading Wang Chase Hughes Nationals pitcher Chien-Ming Wang is readying his return from a hamstring injury, but with Ross Detwiler continuing to pitch well it seems the once-number five starter has no place on the team's roster. Washington isn't interested at this point in making either play a relief pitcher and Detwiler is finally living up to his potential as a former 6th overall pick. With two number five starters essentially, and another proven big league pitcher in John Lannan, the Nats may be forced to make a move with one of them. According to Jayson Stark of ESPN, however, trading Wang at this juncture is not an option. Stark spoke to a scout who recently saw Wang pitch for the Syracuse Chiefs and says "he's ready now." He continues to write the Nationals are stalling with Wang in order to wait and find a fit for him in their staff. They seem content to wait and, with all the injuries they have seen this season, can't take depth at any position for granted. "One source who passed through Syracuse tells Rumblings the Nationals also have had feelers from other clubs about Wang. But that's one option they don't seem interested in exploring," he writes. Wang proved last season by going 4-3 with a 4.04 ERA in 11 appearances he is back to form after battling major shoulder problems during the 2010 season. There is also loyalty on both sides as the Nats gave him a chance to recover his career. Keeping Wang makes sense for the Nationals who seem to lose a player every time trade rumors come up based on depth at a position. They at one point had a plethora of closers, then Drew Storen and Brad Lidge went down. Jesus Flores was rumored as a trade chip, then Wilson Ramos tore a ligament in his knee. Washington is a winning ballclub this season because of their pitching and Mike Rizzo likes to stockpile arms, if they let Wang go they could regret it soon. Also, with Stephen Strasburg's suspected innings limit, Wang could be needed for the stretch run if they are still in contention. http://tinyurl.com/c2b6b39 --

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