Infielder Yunel Escobar is heading to the Nationals, and All-Star reliever Tyler Clippard is going to the Athletics, thanks to the ninth deal between those clubs in a little more than four years. The swap, announced Wednesday, gives Washington a player who could solve its search for a starting second baseman. Escobar could play shortstop for the Nationals if they wind up trading away -- or fail to agree to a new contract with -- Ian Desmond, who can become a free agent after next season. Read more http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/1...-inf-yunel-escobar-oakland-rhp-tyler-clippard
