MLBTR Poll: J.D. Martinez’s Opt-Out Clause
2019/08/mlbtr-poll-j-d-martinezs-opt-out-clause.htmlHis wRC+ (136) is tied with Anthony Rizzo and Josh Bell for 19th among qualified hitters, and his .408 expected weighted on-base average ranks quite a bit higher.
Anthony Rizzo Discusses Contract, Future
2019/08/anthony-rizzo-discusses-contract-future.htmlWith up to two years of club control remaining, "there's not much urgency" for Anthony Rizzo or the Cubs to explore a new contract, the first baseman told Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times on Thursday.
Previewing Club Option Decisions: Catchers, Infielders
2019/08/previewing-club-option-decisions-catchers-infielders.htmlAnthony Rizzo, Cubs ($16.5MM option or $2MM buyout): The Cubs will obviously pick up Rizzo's option.
Mike Rizzo: Luxury Tax Somewhat “Limited” Nationals At Deadline
2019/08/mike-rizzo-luxury-tax-somewhat-limited-nationals-at-deadline.htmlWhile Rizzo was seemingly able to improve a bullpen that has been problematic all season, he wasn't able to address a rotation with concerns of its own.
Latest On Nationals’ Bullpen Pursuits
2019/07/nationals-trade-rumors-alex-colome-white-sox-shane-greene-tigers.htmlGeneral manager Mike Rizzo won't limit himself to only southpaws, though, and to that end, MLB.com's Jon Morosi tweets that the Nationals are in active pursuit of White Sox righty Alex Colome and Tigers righty Shane Greene.
Nationals Interested In Shane Greene, Sam Dyson
2019/07/nationals-interested-in-shane-greene-sam-dyson.htmlNationals general manager Mike Rizzo said Friday the club's going into the July 31 trade deadline seeking controllable talent, especially in the bullpen.
Latest On Max Scherzer
2019/07/latest-on-max-scherzer.htmlTODAY: Nationals GM Mike Rizzo told reporters (including Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post) that he is "reasonably confident" Scherzer will come off the injured list this week.
Mike Rizzo On Nationals’ Deadline Plans
2019/07/mike-rizzo-on-nationals-deadline-plans.htmlNationals president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo took to the airwaves to discuss his organization's approach to the upcoming trade deadline.
Washington’s Yan Gomes Acquisition Isn’t Working Out
2019/07/washingtons-yan-gomes-acquisition-isnt-working-out.htmlThe Nationals were one of eight teams whose catchers posted a sub-replacement fWAR in 2018, which led general manager Mike Rizzo to make over the position entering this season.
Red Sox Acquire Andrew Cashner
2019/07/red-sox-acquire-andrew-cashner.htmlCashner, 32, was famously swapped straight-up for Anthony Rizzo in a 2011 trade between the Cubs and Padres.
The Constant Gardner
2019/07/the-constant-gardner.htmlWith 2.1 fWAR through 323 plate appearances, Gardner is tied for 46th among all qualified position players, having notched the same total as Juan Soto, Anthony Rizzo, Josh Donaldson and others.
Is Kyle Schwarber Better Than This?
2019/07/is-kyle-schwarber-better-than-this.htmlWith no DH spot available in the National League and Anthony Rizzo holding down first base, Schwarber has settled in as the Cubs' left fielder.
Theo Epstein On Cubs’ Slide: “Not Acceptable”
2019/07/theo-epstein-on-cubs-slide-not-acceptable.htmlAmong regulars, Contreras, third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant, shortstop Javier Baez, first baseman Anthony Rizzo, outfielder Jason Heyward and utilityman David Bote have all ranged from fine to excellent this year.
Mike Rizzo On Nats’ Extension Talks With Anthony Rendon
2019/07/mike-rizzo-on-nats-extension-talks-with-anthony-rendon.htmlBut that doesn't mean Nationals president of baseball operations/GM Mike Rizzo is giving up hope of a deal that keeps the key veteran with the organization and off of the open market.
Nationals Notes: Deadline, Scherzer, Zimmerman
2019/06/nationals-trade-rumors-bullpen-relievers-max-scherzer.htmlWhile the team's recent play is encouraging, general manager Mike Rizzo isn't making any proclamations about his team's approach to the July 31 trade deadline.
All-Star Game Starting Lineups Announced
2019/06/all-star-game-starting-lineups-announced.htmlFirst Base: Freddie Freeman, Braves (over Josh Bell/Pirates, Anthony Rizzo/Cubs)…
Looking For A Match In A Clint Frazier Trade
2019/06/looking-for-a-match-in-a-clint-frazier-trade.htmlFor what it's worth, Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo shot down the idea of dealing the soon-to-be 35-year-old Scherzer last weekend.
Rizzo On Trading Scherzer: Nats “Certainly Not Thinking About That Right Now”
2019/06/rizzo-on-trading-scherzer-nats-certainly-not-thinking-about-that-right-now.html"We control the best pitcher in baseball for 2 1/2 more years – three playoff runs," Rizzo said.
Who Will Win The NL Central?
2019/06/who-will-win-the-nl-central.htmlThe Cubs' position player mix has been even better than the Brewers' this year, largely because Javier Baez, Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Willson Contreras and David Bote have each offered strong production.
An Early Look At Nationals’ Deadline Options
2019/06/an-early-look-at-nationals-deadline-options.htmlAlthough, Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo was able to pry reliever Kelvin Herrera out of Kansas City almost a month and a half before last year's deadline.
Nationals Don’t Expect Near-Term Managerial Change
2019/05/nationals-dont-expect-near-term-managerial-change.htmlNationals president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo addressed his team's brutal recent run of play, as Sam Fortier of the Washington Post was among those to report (links to Twitter).
Poll: Anthony Rendon’s Future
2019/05/poll-anthony-rendons-future.htmlOtherwise, should the Nats' woes continue, general manager Mike Rizzo could think about parting with him.
MLBTR Poll: Is It Time For Nats To Make A Managerial Change?
2019/05/mlbtr-poll-is-it-time-for-nats-to-make-a-managerial-change.htmlPresident of baseball operations Mike Rizzo has been unequivocal in his support, saying that Martinez is "doing a great job" in the wake of the Lilliquist firing.
Nationals Fire Pitching Coach Derek Lilliquist
2019/05/nationals-fire-pitching-coach-derek-lilliquist.htmlThe Nationals have fired pitching coach Derek Lilliquist, general manager Mike Rizzo told reporters after tonight's game, including Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post (Twitter links).
NL East Notes: d’Arnaud, Anderson, Kieboom
2019/04/nl-east-notes-darnaud-anderson-kieboom.htmlAs for what'll become of Kieboom, who has already homered twice, when Turner returns from his broken index finger, GM Mike Rizzo didn't out keeping the 21-year-old Kieboom around.
