Nationals signed C Chris Snyder to a minor league contract. The 32-year-old backstop appeared in just nine games with the Orioles in 2013, but hit a respectable .273/.330/.447 with 13 homers and 45 RBI in 73 games at Triple-A. He'll also receive an invitation to spring training and its conceivable he could compete to be the primary backup behind Wilson Ramos.