Rizzo: “Not Trading Dunn”
2009/07/rizzo-not-trading-dunn.htmlDan Steinberg at the Washington Post has a transcript of Nationals GM Mike Rizzo's chat with ESPN Radio's Kevin Sheehan today.
Trade Candidates: Outfielders
2009/07/trade-candidates-outfielders.htmlMike Rizzo says Adam Dunn's staying in Washington.
Olney On Nats, Rockies, Halladay
2009/07/olney-on-nats-rockies-halladay.htmlHere are Olney's latest rumors: Nats GM Mike Rizzo says he doesn't have to dump payroll, which gives the team flexibility when considering deals for Nick Johnson, Austin Kearns and others.
Week In Review: 7/5/09 – 7/11/09
2009/07/week-in-review-7509-71109.htmlMike Rizzo put it as plainly as he could: "We are not trading Adam Dunn." There will still be plenty of moves to come - the Pirates are hoping to deal Adam LaRoche and are pushing hard to trade Freddy Sanchez.
Odds And Ends: Nats, Bruce, Padres, Halladay
2009/07/odds-and-ends-nats-2.htmlKen Rosenthal of FOX Sports says the Nationals "will remain an embarrassment" unless they give Mike Rizzo and Stan Kasten more power.
Odds And Ends: Chapman, Nats, Buehrle
2009/07/odds-and-ends-2-2.htmlAs Mike Viera of the Washington Post notes, Mike Rizzo's goals for the 2009 Nationals aren't based on win totals.
Heyman On GMs, Mulder, Bay, Reds
2009/07/heyman-on-gms-mulder-reds.htmlThe Nats plan on hiring a permanent GM soon and acting GM Mike Rizzo is in the running for the position.
Odds And Ends: Nats, Schedule, Wang
2009/07/odds-and-ends-nats-schedule-wang.htmlWithin the piece, acting GM Mike Rizzo hints that Nick Johnson could return to the Nats next year.
ESPN: Nats Not Close To Signing Strasburg
2009/07/espn-nats-not-close-to-signing-strasburg.htmlThe information was given to Gomez by a "source close to the negotiations."In spite of an "ongoing dialogue" with Scott…
Odds And Ends: Mora, Mariners, Cubs, Rizzo
2009/07/odds-and-ends-6.htmlEvery scout Phil Wood of MASN.com talks to sings the praises of Nats acting GM Mike Rizzo.
Nats Expect To Be Quiet; Will Consider Deals
2009/07/nats-expect-to-be-quiet-will-consider-deals.htmlEarlier in the month, GM Mike Rizzo said he didn't anticipate a particularly active trade deadline.
Deadline Roundup: Cabrera, Astros, Nats
2009/07/asas-mlbcoms-kelly-thesier-passes-on-a-nice-line-from-the-twins-latest-addition-orlando-cabrera-when-asked-why-hes-happ.htmlActing GM Mike Rizzo says the Nats are in building mode, not rebuilding mode, acccording to MASN's Pete McElroy.
Odds & Ends: More Deadline Reactions
2009/08/odds-ends-more-deadline-reactions.htmlMLB.com's Bill Ladson says that Nationals interm GM Mike Rizzo "didn't have a choice but to trade Nick Johnson because the latter did not want to negotiate an extension with the Nationals." Johnson is looking for a two year deal according to Ladson.
Nats Will Look For Pitching & A Second Baseman
2009/08/nats-will-look-for-pitching-a-second-baseman.htmlHere are the details on the team's plans: Acting GM Mike Rizzo says he's looking for a "teacher and mentor type" pitcher to solidify the staff and help develop the club's young arms.
Heyman On GM Candidates
2009/08/heyman-on-gm-candidates-2.htmlHeyman lists White Sox assistant GM Rick Hahn, Marlins exec Dan Jennings, Red Sox exec Jed Hoyer and Rays exec Gerry Hunsicker as other possible fits in Washington, along with acting GM Mike Rizzo.Heyman says Omar Minaya hurt his job security by going after Adam Rubin, but the Mets don't especially want to fire him with three years remaining on his contract.
Odds & Ends: Smoltz, Nationals GM, Chapman, Orioles
2009/08/odds-ends-nationals-gm-chapman-orioles.htmlThe 42-yr old is mulling his options at the moment, but Olney says it's "highly unlikely that any NL team would be willing to take Smoltz in a trade without some financial adjustment." Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe says that there is lots of "chatter among major league sources in Washington that Diamondbacks director of scouting and player development Jerry Dipoto is the leading candidate to be Nationals general manager." He mentions that Red Sox assistant GM Jed Hoyer has also been mentioned as a candidate, and that the club is also considering giving interm GM Mike Rizzo the job on a permanent basis.
How Much Should The Nats Offer Strasburg?
2009/08/how-much-should-the-nats-offer-strasburg.htmlNats acting GM Mike Rizzo will negotiate with crafty agent Scott Boras, Strasburg's representative.
Nats Narrow Search For Next GM
2009/08/nats-narrow-search-for-next-gm.htmlActing GM Mike Rizzo, Red Sox assistant GM Jed Hoyer and D'Backs executive Jerry Dipoto are the frontrunners, but we shouldn't expect the Nats to name a permanent GM until after the deadline to sign draft picks passes on Monday.
Heyman On White Sox, Mets, Bay, Holliday
2009/08/heyman-on-white-sox.htmlActing GM Mike Rizzo is receiving praise around the league for acquiring Nyjer Morgan…
Heyman On Strasburg, Boras, Rizzo
2009/08/heyman-on-strasburg.htmlSome people around the Nationals believe that acting GM Mike Rizzo will get the permanent GM job.
Odds & Ends: Strasburg, White Sox, Rangers
2009/08/odds-ends-strasburg-white-sox-rangers.htmlBen Goessling of The Washington Times reports that a "club source said managing principal owner Ted Lerner, team president Stan Kasten and acting general manager Mike Rizzo all flew to California last week to visit with (Stephen) Strasburg." It is unknown if Scott Boras was part of the meeting, or if Strasburg took the physical necessary to sign a Major League contract.
Rosenthal’s Full Count Video: Nationals, Padres, Hardy, Smoltz
2009/08/rosenthals-full-count-video-3.html"The buzz in scouting circles" is that Diamondbacks executive Jerry DiPoto is the frontrunner for the job, but the team has given "absolutely no indication of its plans." Acting GM Mike Rizzo has "generally gotten good reviews." The Padres put both Adrian Gonzalez and Heath Bell on trade waivers Friday.
Stephen Strasburg Reactions
2009/08/stephen-strasburg-reactions.htmlActing GM Mike Rizzo says ultimately Strasburg wanted to play, according to Chico Harlan of the Washington Post.
Odds And Ends: Astros, Halladay, Phillies
2009/08/odds-and-ends-astros.htmlPhil Wood of MASN.com says Mike Rizzo has earned a shot at the permanent Nats GM job.
Nationals Tab Rizzo As GM
2009/08/nationals-about-to-fire-rizzo-sources-say.html8:55pm: We can close the books on this one for now: Bill Ladson at MLB.com reports that Mike Rizzo will be named the permanent general manager of the Nationals at a news conference on Thursday.
