Nationals Release Gary Glover
2009/05/nationals-release-gary-glover.htmlMacDougal will join the major league club after a few weeks.Ladson also cites acting general manager Mike Rizzo in saying that Jorge Sosa will soon be ready to join the Syracuse club on May 22, as his 50-game suspension wraps up.
Draft Update: Giants, Mariners, Braves, Nats
2009/05/draft-update-giants-mariners-braves-nats.htmlAckley's teammate, righty Alex White, pitched in front of four GMs Thursday: Brian Sabean (Giants), Neal Huntington (Pirates), Jack Zdurencik (Mariners) and Mike Rizzo (Nationals).
Odds & Ends: Mets, Cubs, Astros
2009/05/odds-ends-40.htmlMLB.com's Bill Ladson's source believes negotiations between Rizzo and Scott Boras for Stephen Strasburg will go well, given their past history.
Strasburg Unlikely To Skip Minors
2009/05/strasburg-unlikely-to-skip-minors.htmlYahoo's Jeff Passan talked to Nationals acting GM Mike Rizzo, who said that he doesn't see any pitchers in the 2009…… Knowing that Rizzo plans to draft Stephen Strasburg, the implication is that the righty won't join Washington's rotation right after…
Nick Johnson Rumors
2009/05/nick-johnson-rumors.htmlHe hasn't played a full season since '06, so it might make sense for GM Mike Rizzo to trade him…
Odds & Ends: Bray, Fox, Manny, Crow
2009/05/odds-ends-bray-fox-manny-crow.htmlBaseball America's Jim Callis says Nationals GM Mike Rizzo has been talking to Randy Hendricks about getting Aaron Crow's consent in the event the Nationals want to draft him again.
Gammons On Peavy, Greene, Holliday
2009/05/gammons-on-peavy-greene-holliday.htmlNats GM Mike Rizzo wants to deal now, while more teams are in the pennant race and remain possible…… Rizzo would like to improve his bullpen, which has an ERA nearing 7.00
Nationals Rumors: Strasburg, Johnson, ’Pen
2009/05/nationals-rumors-strasburg-johnson-pen.htmlAlong the way, he turns up some Nats rumors: Stephen Strasburg pulled an oblique muscle Wednesday, but acting GM Mike…
Giants Seeking A Bat
2009/05/giants-seeking-a-bat.htmlNats GM Mike Rizzo has to love the multiple suitors, but he might want to move Johnson while his stock is high.
Daniel Cabrera Designated For Assignment
2009/05/daniel-cabrera-designated-for-assignment.htmlActing GM Mike Rizzo was frank: "I was tired of watching him." We all were, Mike…
Nationals Ready To Trade Veterans
2009/05/nationals-ready-to-trade-veterans.htmlIt seems possible Rizzo will deal within the NL East, with the Mets seeking a first baseman and the Braves needing outfielders.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Peavy, Braves, Penny, Francoeur
2009/05/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-peavy-braves-johnson-penny-francoeur.htmlNats GM Mike Rizzo said the rumor was a fabrication, anyway.
Week In Review: 5/24/09 – 5/30/09
2009/05/week-in-review-52409-53009.htmlMike Rizzo said that anyone on his team is available, if it makes a stronger team for the future.
Nationals Content With Catching Depth
2009/06/nationals-content-with-catching-depth.html"Rizzo pledged confidence in the current tandem of Wil Nieves and Josh Bard," writes Berman.
Odds & Ends: Hart, Bedard, Hanson, Draft
2009/06/odds-ends-hart-bedard-hanson-draft.htmlThe Washington Post reports Nats GM Mike Rizzo says the team is "not drafting on signability whatsoever." Instead, the Nats will take, according to the Post, "the highest-remaining player on their board.
Draft Updates: Strasburg, Nats, Crow
2009/06/draft-updates-strasburg-nats.htmlChico Harlan of the Washington Post interviewed acting GM Mike Rizzo about the draft and heard that signability won't be a factor for the Nats with their 10th pick, even though they get nothing if they fail to sign the player they choose.
Odds & Ends: Rockies, Mariners, Astros
2009/06/odds-ends-36.htmlChico Harlan at the Washington Post has a transcript of the press conference with Mike Rizzo and new pick Drew Storen.
Heyman On Valentine, Strasburg, Atkins
2009/06/heyman-on-valentine-strasburg-atkins.htmlActing GM Mike Rizzo, is expected to become the full-time GM eventually.
Heyman On Pedro, Nats, Mets, Rangers
2009/06/heyman-on-pedro-nats-mets-rangers.htmlHe says they want "a dollar and a quarter for a dollar." As Heyman points out, interim GM Mike Rizzo has an especially tough role, since his job isn't secure.
Heyman On Strasburg, Pedro, DeRosa
2009/06/heyman-on-strasburg-pedro-derosa.htmlIt doesn't sound like former Astros GM Gerry Hunsicker will end up as the Nationals' next GM, though the Nats…
Discussion: Mike Rizzo’s Team-Building Strategy
2009/07/discussion-mike-rizzos-teambuilding-strategy.htmlHe argues that this trade was an indication of GM Mike Rizzo's team-building strategy, "which favors reliability over high-yield potential, a counter to predecessor Jim Bowden." Harlan continues, "the trade, too, commences Washington's attempt to restock a malformed roster on which few outfielders can catch and few relievers can hold leads." Meanwhile, Dave Cameron at Fangraphs argues that Nyjer Morgan might be more valuable than most give him credit for.
Heyman On V-Mart, Red Sox, Chapman
2009/07/heyman-on-vmart-red-sox-chapman.htmlThe Pirates initially asked for Craig Stammen or Garret Mock in their recent deal with the Nats, but Mike Rizzo wasn't…
Rizzo Has No Plans For A Firesale
2009/07/rizzo-has-no-plan-for-a-firesale.htmlChico Harlan of The Washington Post spoke to Nationals acting GM Mike Rizzo today, who says "he feels no obligation to conduct a firesale," playing down the possibility of a major shakeup before the trade deadline.
Week In Review: 6/28/09 – 7/4/09
2009/07/week-in-review-62809-7409.htmlAs Mike Rizzo says, firesales mean you "want to dump people," and the Nats don't want to dump anyone.
Odds And Ends: Kepler, Rangers, Hairston
2009/07/odds-and-ends-kepler-rangers.htmlByron Kerr of MASN.com argues that the Nyjer Morgan acquisition shows why the Nats need to award Mike Rizzo the permanent GM job.
