Assessing The Trade Market For Giancarlo Stanton
2017/11/assessing-the-trade-market-for-giancarlo-stanton.htmlThere are only so many huge salaries a given team can carry, after all, and Chicago needs to keep some powder dry to accommodate pitching additions, allow for contingencies, and eventually, perhaps, enable the organization to retain still-cheap stars Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, and Willson Contreras.
Matt Wieters Exercises Player Option
2017/11/matt-wieters-to-exercise-player-option.htmlGiven the Nationals' status as clear-cut contenders -- especially in their final season of control over Bryce Harper -- GM Mike Rizzo seems unlikely to head in the year with such a glaring question mark on his roster.
Nationals Name Dave Martinez Manager
2017/11/nationals-to-hire-dave-martinez-as-manager.htmlGM Mike Rizzo also offered a statement on his new skipper: "I am excited to bring Dave into our family.
Quick Hits: Marlins, Chief Wahoo, Cubs, Otani
2017/10/quick-hits-marlins-chief-wahoo-cubs-otani.htmlHe lists Chris Archer, Marcus Stroman, Sean Manaea, Aaron Nola and Michael Fulmer as potential targets, noting that only Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant and Willson Contreras are likely to be considered untouchable.
NL East Notes: Braves, Baker, Asdrubal, Marlins
2017/10/nl-east-notes-braves-baker-asdrubal-marlins.htmlGM Mike Rizzo "fought for" Baker to be given a new contract, according to one source, though Rizzo lost influence on managerial decisions due to his failed hire of Matt Williams.
2017-18 Top 50 MLB Free Agents With Predictions
2017/11/2017-18-top-50-mlb-free-agents-with-predictions.htmlCashner may be best known as the guy the Cubs traded to get Anthony Rizzo in 2012.
Coaching/Managerial Notes: Nats, Cards, BoSox, Cubs, Tribe
2017/10/coachingmanagerial-notes-nats-cards-bosox-cubs-tribe.htmlGeneral manager Mike Rizzo isn't signed beyond 2018, either, which means Washington's next skipper could have a different boss in 2019.
Dusty Baker Will Not Return As Nationals’ Manager In 2018
2017/10/dusty-baker-will-not-return-as-nationals-manager-in-2018.html12:05pm: General manager Mike Rizzo tells reporters that the decision had nothing to do with contractual negotiations (Twitter links via Jorge Castillo of the Washington Post).
Offseason Outlook: Chicago Cubs
2017/11/offseason-outlook-chicago-cubs-8.htmlAnthony Rizzo, 1B: $21MM through 2019.
East Notes: Nats, Tillman, Red Sox, Marlins
2017/10/east-notes-nats-tillman-red-sox-marlins.htmlBut president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo has shared some preliminary thoughts on the team's latest NLDS disaster, as MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reports.
NL East Notes: Strasburg, Phils, Mets
2017/10/nl-east-notes-strasburg-phils-mets.htmlPresident of baseball operations Mike Rizzo says that Strasburg offered to pitch last night, but at the time seemed too ill to go.
NL Notes: Martinez, Cardinals, Nationals
2017/10/nl-notes-martinez-cardinals-nationals.htmlThe Nationals have turned into a winning organization since then, in part because of Werth, Nats GM Mike Rizzo told Mark Bowman of MLB.com.
Managerial Notes: Ausmus, Mets, Baker, Cubs
2017/10/managerial-notes-ausmus-mets-baker-cubs.htmlWinning a title in Washington would earn Baker a place in Cooperstown, Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo suggested to Kepner.
NL East Notes: Braves, Nats, Harris, Jennings, Marlins
2017/10/nl-east-notes-braves-nats-harris-jennings-marlins.htmlEarlier this week, Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reported that Nats GM Mike Rizzo contacted Braves upper management to give Harris a recommendation.
How They Were Acquired: Washington Nationals NLDS Roster
2017/10/how-they-were-acquired-washington-nationals-nlds-roster.htmlThere has been a fair bit of roster turnover through the years, as president of baseball operations/GM Mike Rizzo has successfully transitioned from prior core players to new ones through a variety of methods.
How They Were Acquired: Chicago Cubs NLDS Roster
2017/10/how-they-were-acquired-chicago-cubs-nlds-roster.htmlAnthony Rizzo, 1B: January '12 (SD) — Acquired in the trade that sent Andrew Cashner and Kyung-Ming Na to the Padres.
Latest On John Coppolella, Braves
2017/10/latest-on-john-coppolella-braves.htmlJennings is a special assistant to Nationals GM Mike Rizzo, but he's better known for his time with the Marlins.
Mets Notes: Alderson, Warthen, Payroll
2017/10/mets-notes-alderson-warthen-payroll.html(There have been no details about an extension, and one may not yet exist, other than perhaps a handshake deal between Alderson and Mets ownership.) There is some question as to whether or not Alderson will continue as GM, as there have been rumors that assistant general manager John Rizzo could take a larger role in the baseball operations department.
Who Will Win The World Series?
2017/10/who-will-win-the-world-series.htmlThere's no shortage of quality position players on hand, including reigning MVP Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo, but the Cubs will need more from their staff - particularly Jake Arrieta, who's dealing with a hamstring issue right now, and Jon Lester.
Nationals Notes: Harper, Vuckovich, Romero
2017/09/nationals-notes-harper-vuckovich-romero.htmlBoth manager Dusty Baker and GM Mike Rizzo were cautiously optimistic about Harper's progress, with the latter stating that it's "conceivable" that the former NL MVP could return to the team before the conclusion of the regular season.
NL Injury Notes: Imhof, Goldschmidt, Ahmed, Carpenter, Fedde
2017/09/nl-injury-notes-imhof-goldschmidt-ahmed-carpenter-fedde.htmlThough GM Mike Rizzo explained that the injury isn't all that worrisome -- the strain occurred away from the elbow joint, which is not damaged -- the club decided the time was right to put its best pitching prospect on ice.
NL Notes: Marlins, Stanton, Bucs, Freeman, Nats
2017/09/nl-notes-marlins-stanton-bucs-freeman-nats.htmlThe 30-year-old Harrison currently leads the majors in HBPs (23, two more than Anthony Rizzo) and closes 2017 having produced 3.2 rWAR/2.5 fWAR and a .272/.339/.432 batting line with 16 home runs and 12 stolen bases across 542 plate appearances.
Rosenthal’s Latest: Stanton, Marlins, J. Upton, Nats
2017/08/rosenthals-latest-stanton-marlins-j-upton-nats.htmlThe Nationals would like to retain contract-year manager Dusty Baker past this season, GM Mike Rizzo informed Rosenthal.
NL Central Notes: Cozart, Piscotty, Brewers, Montero
2017/08/nl-central-notes-cozart-piscotty-brewers-montero.htmlFormer teammate Anthony Rizzo went on to suggest that Montero's comments were those of a player that was being "selfish." Montero called Rizzo a "great player" and a "good teammate" and said that he harbors no ill feelings toward him for the comments, even if he does disagree with the sentiment.
Nationals Place Bryce Harper On 10-Day DL With “Significant” Bone Bruise In Left Knee
2017/08/nationals-to-place-bryce-harper-on-10-day-dl-with-significant-bone-bruise-in-left-knee.htmlNats GM Mike Rizzo told reporters (including (USA Today's Gabe Lacques and the Washington Post's Jorge Castillo) that Harper suffered a "significant" bone bruise.
