According to Amanda Comak of the Washington Times, the Nationals and Laynce Nix have exchanged figures about a new contract. Nix joined the Nationals on a minor league contract in February. The 30-year-old outfielder is batting .251/.300/.452 with 16 homers, 44 RBI and a .752 OPS over 350 plate appearances this season. Teammates Rick Ankiel and Jonny Gomes have also expressed interest in returning to the Nationals next season.