NL East Notes: Brown, Nats, Black, Murphy
2015/09/nl-east-notes-brown-nats-black.htmlThe Nats could've used the extra bullpen help earlier this week, but GM Mike Rizzo explained to Wagner that the team felt OK about its bullpen depth, not expecting Joe Ross to last just 2 2/3 innings in the shortest start of his career.
Extension Candidate: Jake Arrieta
2015/08/extension-candidate-jake-arrieta.htmlThey'll also likely still be dealing with the contracts of Jon Lester, Anthony Rizzo and any pitcher they sign this offseason.
NL East Notes: Phillies, Papelbon, Nats, Storen, Marlins
2015/08/nl-east-notes-phillies-papelbon-nats-storen-marlins.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo tells the Post's Thomas Boswell that August has been his "worst month ever." Rizzo notes to Boswell that the Nats have a group of star players that combined for 28.5 wins above replacement in 2014 but are collectively negative in 2015.
NL East Notes: Gordon, Hech, Stanton, Nats, Phils, Braves
2015/08/marlins-extension-dee-gordon-adeiny-hechavarria-nationals-phillies-braves.htmlRosenthal goes on to discuss the team's front office situation, but it all seems to boil down to one key point: change is unlikely unless the Lerner family no longer wishes to place its trust in GM and president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo.
Nationals Notes: Harris, Desmond, Williams
2015/08/matt-williams-nationals.htmlOrtiz spoke with GM Mike Rizzo about Williams, and while Rizzo stopped short of giving him a full vote of…
A.J. Pollock Interested In Extension With D-backs
2015/08/a-j-pollock-interested-in-extension-with-d-backs.htmlPollock's 4.9 fWAR ranks 10th among big-league position players, ahead of top-performing stars like Anthony Rizzo, Yoenis Cespedes and Andrew McCutchen.
Front Office Notes: Dombrowski, Chernoff, Avila, Tigers
2015/08/mike-chernoff-brewers-gm.htmlThe Nationals don't have an immediate need and seem a somewhat curious fit, given the fact that the well-respected Mike Rizzo currently holds the president of baseball operations title in D.C.
Yoenis Cespedes Rumors: Friday
2015/07/yoenis-cespedes-orioles-white-sox.htmlGM Mike Rizzo is said to love him, Heyman notes.
Reactions To The Jonathan Papelbon Trade
2015/07/reactions-to-the-jonathan-papelbon-trade.htmlThe thrice-deposed 9th-inning man declined to say much about the move, but did indicate that he and his agent are having ongoing discussions with GM Mike Rizzo.
NL East Notes: Alvarez, Cishek, Haren, Mets, Venable, Nats
2015/07/henderson-alvarez-shoulder-surgery-possible.htmlSpeaking about the trade deadline in an appearance on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (Twitter links), Nationals GM Mike Rizzo said, "There's no trade I could make that could be as the guys we're getting back [from the DL].
NL East Notes: Mets, d’Arnaud, Freeman, Desmond, Marlins
2015/07/nl-east-notes-mets-darnaud-freeman-desmond-marlins.htmlOn the heels of a dismal first half for shortstop Ian Desmond, Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo gave a vote of confidence to the struggling star.
NL East Notes: Hamels, Braves, Pierzynski, Rizzo
2015/07/nl-east-notes-hamels-braves-pierzynski-rizzo.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo broadly discussed his team's general deadline plans with reporters, including Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post.
Nationals Have Inquired With Athletics On Ben Zobrist
2015/06/nationals-have-inqured-with-athletics-on-ben-zobrist.htmlIt is worth bearing in mind that general managers Mike Rizzo and Billy Beane have matched up quite a bit on deals in recent years.
NL Notes: Cubs, Nationals, Strasburg, Heyward, Gosewisch, Giants
2015/05/nl-notes-cubs-nationals-strasburg-heyward-gosewisch-giants.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo indicated that he believes the club can get by with internal options like Michael Taylor and Tyler Moore while Jayson Werth recovers from a fractured wrist, as Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports.
NL East Notes: Wright, Amaro, Phillies, Harper
2015/05/nl-east-notes-wright-amaro-phillies-harper.htmlHowever, Nationals GM Mike Rizzo and manager Matt Williams spoke glowingly about Harper's demeanor off the field, while Jayson Werth offered strong praise for the strides Harper has made as a teammate (though he is quick to specify that Harper has never been a bad teammate by any means).
NL Notes: Rizzo, Marshall, Hedges
2015/05/nl-notes-rizzo-marshall-hedges.htmlOn the Cubs' young roster, Anthony Rizzo has become a leader at the tender age of 25, Peter Gammons writes.
7 Notable Transactions From May 2014
2015/05/7-notable-transactions-from-may-2014.htmlLooking back at May 2013 and May 2012 also reveals significant moves, including extensions for Anthony Rizzo, Adam Jones and Miguel Montero in addition to a pair of Roy Oswalt signings.
NL Notes: Rendon, McCarthy, Rollins, Braves Stadium
2015/04/nl-notes-rendon-mccarthy-rollins-braves-stadium.htmlSome close to the situation have told Heyman that Escobar may continue to play third base, with Rendon handling second base, though GM Mike Rizzo and manager Matt Williams would only comment by saying nothing definitive has been decided.
Cubs Promote Addison Russell
2015/04/cubs-to-promote-addison-russell.htmlNonetheless, Russell gives the Cubs yet another top young talent to go along with Bryant, Jorge Soler, and young veterans Anthony Rizzo and Starlin Castro.
NL East Notes: Span, Utley, Hamels, Johnson, Familia
2015/04/nl-east-notes-span-utley-hamels-johnson-familia.html"He is one of our future players and needs to play every day," Nationals GM Mike Rizzo said in explaining the reasoning behind Taylor's demotion.
NL East Links: Realmuto, Nats, Phillies, Kimbrel
2015/04/nl-east-links-realmuto-nats-phillies-kimbrel.htmlThe Nationals have had quite a bit of bad luck in terms of injuries early in the season, but Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post tweets that GM Mike Rizzo is focusing on internal options to patch up the bullpen.
Bullpen Notes: Stammen, Ramirez, Martin
2015/04/bullpen-notes-stammen-ramirez-martin.htmlNats GM Mike Rizzo also told the media, including Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post, that the club is going with internal bullpen options for the time being.
East Notes: Moncada, Zimmermann, Miller
2015/04/east-notes-moncada-zimmermann-miller.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo confirmed that he held offseason talks with the Red Sox about starter Jordan Zimmermann, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.
Inside The Christian Yelich Extension
2015/04/inside-the-christian-yelich-extension.htmlIn fact, Yelich's deal is the second-biggest deal ever for someone in his service class, topping the likes of Ryan Braun and Anthony Rizzo.
Offseason In Review: Washington Nationals
2015/04/offseason-in-review-washington-nationals-6.htmlOr, if Rizzo has his way, the Joe Ross-Trea Turner deal.
