Pitcher Scott Olsen has signed a 1-year contract with the Washington Nationals for $1 million according to ESPN.com.  Olsen was non-tendered a contract by the Nationals on Saturday, but immediately re-signed.  In the incentive based contract, Olsen can make as much as $4 million if he makes 33 starts for the Nationals in 2010.  He made $2.8 million in his injury shortened 2009 season.  You can see his complete contract information here.

Olsen came to the Nationals in a 5 player trade with the Florida Marlins in November 2008.  Olsen was 2-4 with a 6.03 ERA in 11 games with the Nationals in 2009, but suffered a shoulder injury in July.  You can see Olsen’s complete stats here.  In all fairness to both the team and the player, it’s nice to see that Olsen is being paid $1 million – like somebody that is capable of double-digit wins.  It’s better to see that there’s motivation for him to pitch a complete season and be rewarded greatly if he succeeds.