Nationals outfielder Justin Maxwell has another Fall League journal out today. In it he talks about his competitive nature - he loves to win, an impressive fireworks display before last weeks game, and what it was like to play against the Chinese National Team. He also recounts a bizarre incident during that game, involving a swarm of bees. Its a good read.

Other news involving the Nats roster…

Robert Fick has opted to become a free agent. It’s the fifth time in six seasons Fick has gone through this process. It sounds like Robert wants to stay in DC. “I hope to be back with the Nationals. They are my guys. I like them. I enjoy it there a lot. I’m sure we’ll find out the next month or so.” We’ll see what happens.

Additionally, the Nats have signed lefty Mike Bacsik to a non-guaranteed Minor League contract. Bacsik will head to Spring Training in February, and try to earn a spot on the Major League roster. “I know I’m coming in on a non-guaranteed contract. I have to work hard to fight for a spot. I have to go on my good games and eliminate my bad ones.”

We wish them both the best.

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