(January 27, 2009) The Mid-Atlantic Sports Network named Rob Dibble as its new color analyst for Nationals games on Tuesday. He will replace Don Sutton, who reportedly is going back to the Braves to take a similar job.

Dibble will join play-by-play announcer Bob Carpenter, who has been with MASN since 2006.

Dibble is a two-time All-Star and MVP of the 1990 National League Championship Series with the Reds, and his broadcasting career includes stints with ESPN, FOX and FoxSports.com. Dibble will make his MASN debut in March.

"I'm excited to join MASN in covering one of the great new franchises in baseball, and I'm honored to be part of the MASN and Nationals families," Dibble said in a statement. "I will try to bring my experience as a pitcher, a ballplayer and a broadcaster to the booth and bring fans a deeper understanding of what's happening on the field. I've never been shy about sharing my opinion, so fans will know where I'm coming from."

As for Sutton, he was halfway through a four-year deal with MASN when he asked to be released from his contract.

"I have truly enjoyed the two years I had in Washington covering the Nationals and working for MASN," Sutton said. "I will always be thankful that my wife, Mary, my daughter, Jackie, and I had this experience."