Establishing A Nationals Way
2022/02/establishing-a-nationals-way.htmlTheir on-field talent has shifted the team into a new strata of contention (which is to say, non-contention), the front office has had to retool itself under GM Mike Rizzo after numerous departures, and most of the stars that represented the Nationals for the last half decade have departed.
Latest On Carlos Correa
2022/02/latest-on-carlos-correa-2.htmlThe club was primarily focused on tearing down last year, trading away most of the core pieces from their previous competitive window, including Baez, Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo.
Latest On Freddie Freeman
2022/02/blue-jays-rumors-payroll-increase-freddie-freeman-braves.htmlThe Braves reportedly looked into Anthony Rizzo as a free agent possibility, and they've been mentioned as a potential trade partner with the A's on Matt Olson on multiple occasions.
Ryan Zimmerman Announces Retirement
2022/02/ryan-zimmerman-announces-retirement.htmlGeneral manager Mike Rizzo said in October that "Ryan Zimmerman has a place on this roster as a player as long as Mike Rizzo is the GM" and flatly stated he had a standing MLB contract offer on the table.
Poll: Who Will Play First Base In The Bronx?
2022/02/yankees-rumors-luke-voit-anthony-rizzo-matt-olson-freddie-freeman-first-base.htmlA series of injuries derailed much of Voit's 2021 season, however, prompting the Yanks to trade for Anthony Rizzo at the deadline.
The Tigers Continue To Benefit From 2017 Deadline Trade
2022/02/the-tigers-continue-to-benefit-from-2017-deadline-trade.htmlA corner infielder, he had no path to playing time on a Cubs team with Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo on the roster.
MLBTR Poll: Predicting Anthony Rizzo’s Contract
2022/02/mlbtr-poll-predicting-anthony-rizzos-contract.htmlAnthony Rizzo is one of the higher-profile remaining unsigned free agents.
Cubs Have Reportedly Considered Pursuit Of Anthony Rizzo In Free Agency
2022/02/cubs-have-reportedly-considered-pursuit-of-anthony-rizzo-in-free-agency.htmlThe Cubs have had internal discussions about making a run at Anthony Rizzo in free agency, reports Bruce Levine of 670 The Score.
Yankees “Expected To Take A Run At” Signing Freddie Freeman
2022/02/yankees-expected-to-take-a-run-at-signing-freddie-freeman.htmlOr, conversely, unless the Yankees were to make another big first base acquisition like trading for Matt Olson, or perhaps re-signing Anthony Rizzo.
Brian Snitker On Managerial Tenure, Freeman, Ozuna
2022/02/brian-snitker-on-managerial-tenure-freeman-ozuna.htmlWith the possibility looming that he might depart, the Braves have been tied to Matt Olson and Anthony Rizzo as possible alternatives.
Nationals Hire Jon Weil For Special Assistant Role
2022/02/nationals-hire-jon-weil-for-special-assistant-role.htmlThe Nationals have hired Jon Weil as a special assistant to president of baseball operations/GM Mike Rizzo, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports (Twitter link).
The 14 Likeliest Trade Candidates After The Lockout
2022/02/14-mlb-trade-candidates-after-lockout.htmlHowever, there's a decent chance they'll seek an upgrade, whether that's bringing Anthony Rizzo back, trading for Matt Olson, or even signing Freddie Freeman.
Trade Candidate: Carlos Santana
2022/02/trade-candidate-carlos-santana.htmlThe free agent market features Freddie Freeman, Kyle Schwarber, Anthony Rizzo as the high profile names, along with other options such as Daniel Vogelbach, Brad Miller, Albert Pujols and many more.
Braves, A’s Discussed Matt Olson Prior To Lockout
2022/01/matt-olson-trade-rumors-athletics-braves-freddie-freeman.htmlAlternatives such as free agent Anthony Rizzo or trade candidate Luke Voit would be less impactful.
Who’s Blocking Brennen Davis?
2022/01/whos-blocking-brennen-davis.htmlAs Davis was having this excellent season in the minors, the Cubs were undergoing a big selloff at the big league level, trading away most of the core players from their recent championship run, including Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez and others.
Trade Candidate: Ian Happ
2022/01/trade-candidate-ian-happ.htmlIn quick succession, Kris Bryant, Javier Baez, Anthony Rizzo, Craig Kimbrel, Ryan Tepera, Andrew Chafin, Jake Marisnick and Trevor Williams were all given opportunities elsewhere.
Why Haven’t The Braves Paid Freddie Freeman?
2022/01/why-havent-the-braves-paid-freddie-freeman.htmlLanding either native Atlantan Matt Olson (who'd cost the Braves a pretty penny in trade capital) or Anthony Rizzo (projected…
Coco Crisp, Bill Mueller To Join Nationals’ Player Development Staff
2022/01/coco-crisp-bill-mueller-to-join-nationals-player-development-staff.htmlTo further that effort, general manager Mike Rizzo and his staff are bringing aboard a pair of well-known longtime major…
Which Teams Are Most Likely To Acquire Matt Olson?
2022/01/which-teams-are-in-best-position-to-pull-off-a-matt-olson-trade.htmlLuke Voit dealt with a series of injuries last season, and the Yankees seemed sufficiently discouraged with his health outlook to land Anthony Rizzo at the trade deadline.
Guardians Announce Several Organizational Promotions
2022/01/guardians-announce-several-organizational-promotions.htmlFormer assistant GM Carter Hawkins left the Guardians to become the Cubs' new general manager back in October, while former special assistant Don Poplin left for a similar position within the Royals front office and former director of amateur scouting John Mirabelli departed for a special assistant role with Nationals GM Mike Rizzo.
Coaching Notes: Blue Jays, Vieira, Mets, Stankiewicz, Nationals
2022/01/coaching-notes-blue-jays-vieira-mets-stankiewicz-nationals.htmlLastly, GM Mike Rizzo has also welcomed three new special assistants to his front office: Willie Fraser and Mike Pagliarulo, recently with the Marlins, and Greg Hunter, who last served as a scout for the Mariners.
Where Will Castellanos And Schwarber Land?
2022/01/nick-castellanos-kyle-schwarber-free-agent.htmlStill, asked if he wants Schwarber back, GM Mike Rizzo replied, "Why wouldn't we?" back in November.
Josh Bell Looks Like A Trade Candidate For The Second Straight Offseason
2021/12/josh-bell-looks-like-a-trade-candidate-for-the-second-straight-offseason.htmlWhile Bell didn't completely regain his 2019 numbers, that move largely paid off for Nats' general manager Mike Rizzo and his staff.
Have Certain Free Agent Former MLB Stars Already Played Their Last Game?
2021/12/have-certain-free-agent-former-mlb-stars-already-played-their-last-game.htmlI think the only thing I kind of told Davey is I started the season around 50/50 and it hasn’t gone up." GM Mike Rizzo said Zimmerman has an MLB contract with the team as long as he wants it.
