Nationals’ Raudy Read Suspended 80 Games Following Positive PED Test
2018/02/nationals-catcher-raudy-read-suspended-80-games-peds.html"This is a very serious matter -- one that I do not take lightly," said Nationals GM Mike Rizzo in a statement on the matter.
Nationals Sign Miguel Montero To Minor League Deal
2018/02/nationals-sign-miguel-montero-to-minor-league-deal.htmlThe Nats, of course, will hope his 2018 form more closely mirrors that solid seven-year run between the D-backs (where current Nats GM Mike Rizzo played a part in signing Montero) and the Cubs.
Rosenthal’s Latest: Mets, Domingo, Nationals, Kipnis
2018/01/rosenthals-latest-mets-domingo-nationals-kipnis.htmlWhile it's been oft-reported that Nationals GM Mike Rizzo isn't willing to part with top prospect Victor Robles in a trade, Rosenthal suggests that the club could be willing to give up Michael Taylor if his involvement in a deal would help the club net Marlins catcher J.T.
NL East Notes: Yelich, Mets, Arrieta, Rizzo
2018/01/braves-trade-rumors-ronald-acuna-christian-yelich-marlins.htmlis placed on the fact that 2018 is Bryce Harper's final year before free agency, USA Today's Bob Nightengale points out that Nationals GM Mike Rizzo is also entering the last year of his deal.
Nationals, Braves Interested In Christian Yelich, J.T. Realmuto
2018/01/christian-yelich-trade-rumors-jt-realmuto-braves-marlins.htmlThe Nats' interest in Realmuto has been previously reported by the Washington Post and MLB.com, among others, though GM Mike Rizzo's club hasn't been prominently linked to Yelich due to its own strong collection of outfielders.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Darvish, Twins, Cole, Cards, JBJ, Archer
2017/12/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-darvish-twins-cole-cards-jbj-archer.htmlDistrict On Deck grades Nationals GM Mike Rizzo's 10 best free agent signings.
Marlins Open To Trade Talks About Christian Yelich, J.T. Realmuto
2017/12/marlins-open-to-trade-talks-about-christian-yelich-j-t-realmuto.htmlMatt Wieters' struggles in 2017 make Washington a natural candidate to look for a catching upgrade, though Collier notes that it isn't GM Mike Rizzo's style to make a huge trade offer for Realmuto that the Marlins couldn't refuse.
Managers And Top Front Office Executives On Expiring Contracts
2017/12/managers-and-top-front-office-executives-on-expiring-contracts.htmlNationals: It's hard to know what Nats ownership will do, but president of baseball operations/GM Mike Rizzo has indicated he's happy either to fulfill his duties as a lame duck or to discuss a new deal if approached.
NL East Notes: Nats, Rendon, Mets, Phillies
2017/12/nl-east-notes-nats-rendon-mets-phillies.htmlUnsurprisingly, general manager Mike Rizzo suggested earlier this week that the Nats would be interested in locking up Rendon before he's able to leave.
NL East Notes: Braves, Mets, Robles, Albers
2017/12/nl-east-notes-braves-mets-robles-albers.htmlThough it's not clear what position Nationals outfielder Victor Robles will play in 2018, GM Mike Rizzo says he'll be an everyday player (via Pete Kerzel of MASNsports.com).
Nationals Expect Harper To Test Open Market
2017/12/scott-boras-rumors-extension-talks-on-bryce-harper-with-nationals.html13, 2:54pm: Nationals president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo confirms the meeting, as Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports on Twitter, and adds that the sides also discussed other topics.
NL East Links: Anthopoulos, Marlins, Yelich, Kendrick, Lind, Harvey
2017/12/nl-east-links-anthopoulos-marlins-yelich-kendrick-lind-harvey.htmlThe Nationals got a lot of production off the bench from Howie Kendrick and Adam Lind last year, and GM Mike Rizzo told MASNsports.com's Pete Kerzel and other reporters that he is open to a reunion with either player.
Free Agent Profile: Carlos Santana
2017/12/free-agent-profile-carlos-santana.htmlThe others were Joey Votto, Anthony Rendon and Anthony Rizzo.
Shohei Ohtani Rumors: Thursday
2017/11/shohei-ohtani-rumors-thursday.htmlJanes notes that the Nationals, who are also capped at $300K, cannot compete financially in terms of signing bonus and don't have previous experience in signing Japanese players under GM Mike Rizzo to demonstrate a proven plan for helping an NPB star transition to the Majors.
Shohei Ohtani Rumors: Tuesday
2017/11/shohei-ohtani-rumors-tuesday.htmlClub president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo discussed his intentions on MLB Network yesterday (more on that, including audio, here).
Nationals Not Expected To Re-Sign Jayson Werth
2017/11/nationals-not-expected-to-re-sign-jayson-werth.htmlThe Nationals don't have Jayson Werth in their plans for next season, Jorge Castillo of the Washington Post reported earlier this week, "barring an unexpected development." There had been some rumors that Werth could return to the team on a one-year deal for 2018, a scenario that GM Mike Rizzo "wouldn’t close the door on" in a recent interview, though it seems as though the team is ready to move on.
Looking For A Match In A Raisel Iglesias Trade
2017/11/looking-for-a-match-in-a-raisel-iglesias-trade.htmlfor Bryce Harper, which could lead to some bold, go-for-broke moves from general manager Mike Rizzo this winter.
Free Agent Profile: Eric Hosmer
2017/11/free-agent-profile-eric-hosmer.htmlOnly 24 players bettered Hosmer's wRC+ (135), which placed him among the likes of Cody Bellinger (138), Justin Upton (137) and Anthony Rizzo (133).
Quick Hits: Ohtani, Yanks, Sabathia, Mariners, Iwakuma
2017/11/quick-hits-ohtani-yanks-sabathia-mariners-iwakuma.htmlPreller (Padres), Neal Huntington (Pirates), Mike Rizzo (Nationals) and Michael Girsch (Cardinals) about the current offensive landscape.
East Notes: Jays, Orioles, Jeter, Rizzo
2017/11/east-notes-jays-orioles-jeter-rizzo.htmlWhile the Nationals front office has long been helmed by Mike Rizzo, his future with the organization is not assured at present.
Offseason Outlook: Washington Nationals
2017/11/offseason-outlook-washington-nationals-7.htmlOn paper, this is a fairly simple offseason for president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo and his staff.
NL East Notes: Nationals, Mets, Conforto, Marlins
2017/11/nl-east-notes-nationals-mets-conforto-marlins.htmlGM Mike Rizzo told the New York Post's Joel Sherman yesterday that he'd be "surprised" if there were no extension talks with Harper this winter, though as Janes points out, those types of negotiations typically occur later in the offseason.
Extending Shohei Ohtani
2017/11/shohei-ohtani-contract.htmlFour such players -- Anthony Rizzo, Ryan Braun, Christian Yelich, and Andrelton Simmons -- signed for $40MM or more guaranteed.
NL East Notes: Harper, Marlins’ Payroll, Anthopoulos
2017/11/nl-east-notes-harper-marlins-payroll-anthopoulos.htmlThe Nationals only control Bryce Harper for one more season, but GM Mike Rizzo tells Joel Sherman of the New York Post that he would be "surprised" if the two sides don't discuss an extension prior to Harper reaching the open market.
NL East Notes: Stanton, Phillies, Mets Needs, Nats, Werth
2017/11/nl-east-notes-stanton-phillies-mets-needs-nats-werth.htmlNationals president of baseball ops Mike Rizzo downplayed the possibility of the organization landing a top-flight starter, as Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports on Twitter.
