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Updated at 7:05 a.m., Tuesday, November 11, 2008

MLB: Nationals get Olsen, Willingham from Marlins

The Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals say they have acquired starting pitcher Scott Olsen and outfielder Josh Willingham from the Florida Marlins for three players.

The Nationals will have a news conference at their stadium Tuesday to introduce their new players.

The Marlins get second baseman Emilio Bonifacio and two minor leaguers: second baseman Jake Smolinski and right-hander P.J. Dean.

The trade signals the start of the Nationals' efforts to revamp their roster after a worst-in-the-majors 59-102 season.