Nationals Notes: Uggla, Janssen, Injuries, Strasburg, Zimmermann
2015/03/nationals-notes-uggla-janssen-injuries.htmlGM Mike Rizzo won't be tinkering with the roster much in the coming days.
Cafardo On Porcello, Chacin, Kimbrel
2015/03/cafardo-on-porcello-chacin-kimbrel.htmlDan Uggla has an April 1st opt-out on his minor league deal with the Nationals and his play this spring is giving GM Mike Rizzo something to think about, but roster space is an issue.
NL East Notes: Wheeler, Howard, Nationals
2015/03/nl-east-notes-wheeler-howard-nationals.htmlGM Mike Rizzo has done just that in the recent past, dealing young pitching to acquire players like Denard Span, Doug Fister, and Jose Lobaton.
NL Notes: Yelich, Braves, Guerrero, Dodgers Pen
2015/03/nl-notes-yelich-braves-guerrero-dodgers-pen.htmlNegotiations with Yelich gained traction when the team made clear it would beat Anthony Rizzo's seven-year, $41MM deal, says Frisaro, and proceeded quickly from that point.
Which Top 2016 Free Agents Will Negotiate In-Season?
2015/02/which-top-2016-free-agents-will-negotiate-in-season.htmlDesmond's agent Doug Rogalski and Nationals GM Mike Rizzo didn't have any significant extension talks during the offseason, reported MLB.com's Bill Ladson yesterday.
Nationals Notes: Desmond, Werth, Roark, Espinosa, Burriss
2015/02/nationals-notes-desmond-werth-roark-espinosa-burriss.htmlGM Mike Rizzo expects Jayson Werth to be ready in time for the season opener, writes Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post.
Nationals Exercise Matt Williams’ 2016 Option
2015/02/nationals-exercise-matt-williams-2016-option.html"We are happy to pick up Matt’s option for the 2016 season," says Nats General Manager Mike Rizzo.
NL East Notes: Phillies, Nats Payroll, Cosart, Ichiro
2015/01/nl-east-notes-phillies-nats-payroll-cosart-ichiro.htmlGM Mike Rizzo told MLBTR at the GM Meetings that the organization would make baseball decisions without payroll restrictions, and that has indeed seemed largely to be the case.
MLBTR Originals
2015/01/mlbtr-originals-78.htmlMore than 45% of you believe GM Mike Rizzo should stand pat.
Nationals Notes: Scherzer, Strasburg, Trades
2015/01/nationals-notes-scherzer-strasburg-trades.htmlMax Scherzer's seven-year, $210MM contract with the Nationals is still the talk of baseball, and Chase Hughes of CSNWashington.com was among the reporters to speak with GM Mike Rizzo, the Lerner family (who own the Nats) and agent Scott Boras at today's introductory press conference.
Poll: What Should The Nats Do Next?
2015/01/poll-what-should-the-nats-do-next.htmlIf controllable, established arms are so sought after, might Rizzo entice another team to give up a similar-situated position player or a haul of prospects? Then again, perhaps Roark constitutes useful depth, this year and into the future, to say nothing of an immediate replacement for Tyler Clippard in the bullpen.
Reactions To The Max Scherzer Deal
2015/01/reactions-to-the-max-scherzer-deal.htmlScott Boras has said he often negotiates huge deals with owners, not GMs, and it's unclear whether Nationals owner Ted Lerner was involved in negotiating the Scherzer deal or how GM Mike Rizzo might now plan if he did, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal writes.
Nationals Sign Max Scherzer
2015/01/nationals-to-sign-max-scherzer.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo drafted Scherzer in the first round in 2006 while Rizzo was vice president of scouting for the Diamondbacks.
NL Notes: Desmond, Hamels, Padres, Ichiro, Rockies
2015/01/nl-notes-desmond-hamels-padres-ichiro-rockies.htmlHowever, Rosenthal adds in a second tweet, Washington GM Mike Rizzo is known to operate in a very direct fashion.
Nationals Notes: Rizzo, Desmond, Mets
2015/01/nationals-notes-rizzo-desmond-mets.htmlThe Nationals' "approach with Ian Desmond has not changed one bit since the end of last season," GM Mike Rizzo told reporters (including MLB.com's Bill Ladson) today during a conference call.
NL East Notes: Shields, Howard, Mets, Nationals
2015/01/nl-east-notes-shields-howard-mets-nationals.htmlZuckerman points out that the very fact that the trade was discussed indicates that GM Mike Rizzo is still actively pursuing upgrades and could find an alternative just yet.
Nats, Desmond Have Not Had “Significant” Extension Negotiations
2015/01/nats-desmond-have-not-had-significant-extension-negotiations.htmlThough GM Mike Rizzo reportedly met with agent Doug Rogalski at the Winter Meetings, a source tells Ladson that no true negotiations occurred at that time, and that none have taken place since.
Beltway Notes: McLouth, Rizo, Olivera
2015/01/beltway-notes-mclouth-rizo-olivera.htmlOnce Alvarez was discovered, the fallout led to MLB enforcing stricter rules to prevent identity fraud for Dominican prospects and also resulted in the Nationals firing then-general manager Jim Bowden and subsequently hiring current GM Mike Rizzo.
Nats Notes: Zimmermann, Second Base, Moore
2014/12/nats-notes-zimmermann-second-base-moore-giolito.htmlGM Mike Rizzo has yet to sign a free agent to a MLB contract preferring minor league deals for veterans like Dan Uggla, Heath Bell, and Ian Stewart while netting Joe Ross and Trea Turner for being the third team in the Wil Myers trade.
Nationals Sign Dan Uggla To Minor League Deal
2014/12/nationals-sign-dan-uggla-to-minor-league-deal.htmlHe's spent the bulk of his big league career in their division as a member of the Marlins and Braves, and additionally, GM Mike Rizzo drafted Uggla when he was the Diamondbacks' scouting director back in 2001.
East Notes: Clevenger, Hamels, Zobrist, Asdrubal, Nats
2014/12/east-notes-clevenger-hamels-zobrist-asdrubal-nats.htmlMoore is a popular name when GM Mike Rizzo chats with AL clubs, as he could be a platoon DH/first baseman/outfielder.
NL East Notes: Taylor, Marlins, Haren, Tulo, Gattis
2014/12/nl-east-notes-taylor-marlins-haren-tulo-gattis.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo tells Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post that he was comfortable trading Steven Souza to the Rays because top outfield prospect Michael A.
Padres Acquire Wil Myers In Three-Team Trade With Rays, Nats
2014/12/padres-rays-nationals-agree-to-three-team-trade.htmlIn return, GM Mike Rizzo added a 21-year-old righty who was taken in the first round of the 2011 draft and has shown signs of reaching his potential.
Lester, Epstein, Hoyer On Cubs Deal
2014/12/lester-epstein-hoyer-on-cubs-deal.htmlThe Cubs now possess a trove of young position player talent, including Anthony Rizzo, Starlin Castro, Jorge Soler, Kris Bryant, Javier Baez, Addison Russell, and Kyle Schwarber.
NL Notes: Harper, Zimmermann, Marlins, Pirates, Rasmus
2014/12/nl-notes-harper-zimmermann-marlins-pirates.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo told reporters, including James Wagner of the Washington Post, "We’re disappointed he's not here, but he chose not to be here because of the grievance." Harper responded with a statement provided by his representatives and quoted by Wagner, "I have attended NatsFest each year and always enjoy my experience with the fans, but was unable to attend this year’s event due to matters out of my control.
