Dunn May Be Losing Interest In Extension?
2010/07/dunn-may-be-losing-interest-in-extension.htmlGM Mike Rizzo has made it clear that he would part with Dunn only for an extraordinary package.
Odds & Ends: Sheets, Padres, Scutaro, Nationals
2010/07/odds-ends-sheets-padres-scutaro-nationals.htmlNationals' GM Mike Rizzo ranked the team's international free agent signings for MASNSports.com's Ben Goessling.
Rizzo Doesn’t Like Offers For Dunn
2010/07/rizzo-doesnt-like-offers-for-dunn.htmlNationals' GM Mike Rizzo doesn't like the offers he's received for Adam Dunn, a person close to the team told MLB.com's Bill Ladson and Faran Fagen.
Week In Review: 7/12/10 – 7/18/10
2010/07/week-in-review-71210-71810.htmlThe Dodgers have no intentions of trading Matt Kemp, and Nationals' GM Mike Rizzo doesn't like the offers he's received…
Odds & Ends: Nationals, Lilly, Haren, Marlins, Kotsay
2010/07/odds-ends-oswalt-rangers-orioles.htmlBen Goessling of MASNSports.com wonders if the reason Nationals' GM Mike Rizzo has made players like Adam Dunn and Josh Willingham available is because the team's offense is struggling with them as it is, so he'll try to improve other areas of the team.
The Dan Haren Market
2010/07/the-dan-haren-market.htmlGM Mike Rizzo craves "premier, front-line starting pitching." With Haren, the Nats would have a fearsome rotation in short order.
White Sox Focused On Dunn, Not Fielder
2010/07/white-sox-still-pursuing-dunn.htmlBut Williams still finds that Nats GM Mike Rizzo is asking a lot, according to Cowley’s source. "The problem Kenny is finding out is that Rizzo is acting like Dunn is Ryan Howard,'' the source said. Though the White Sox appear to have interest in Dunn, Williams said that he isn’t optimistic about completing deals this summer.
Nationals Reluctant To Trade Dunn, Willingham, Capps
2010/07/nationals-reluctant-to-trade-dunn-willingham-capps.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo is keeping other front office members in the dark about what's happening, reports Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post, but one thing is clear: Rizzo would need to be overwhelmed to trade Adam Dunn, Josh Willingham, or Matt Capps.
Riggleman Likely To Manage Nationals In 2011
2010/07/riggleman-to-manage-nationals-in-2011.htmlGM Mike Rizzo fully expects Jim Riggleman to return to Washington in 2011 to manage the Nationals for another season, reports MLB.com's Bill Ladson.
Nats Interested In Edwin Jackson
2010/07/nats-interested-in-edwin-jackson.htmlNats GM Mike Rizzo recently identified starting pitching as the club's biggest need.A month ago it was reported that Washington…… Rizzo has connections to the D'Backs organization, having served as their scouting director from 2000-2006.Jackson, who turns 27 in September,…
Nats Notes: Pitching, Capps, Dunn, Willingham, Harris
2010/07/nats-notes-pitching-capps-dunn-willingham-harris.htmlMLB.com's Bill Ladson talked with Nationals GM Mike Rizzo about the upcoming trade deadline.
Relief Rumors: Capps, Jays, Dotel
2010/07/relief-rumors-capps-jays-dotel.htmlGM Mike Rizzo recently said he's not shopping Capps, but he's getting lots of calls.
Yankees Rumors: Soria, Dunn, Lilly
2010/07/yankees-rumors-soria-dunn-lilly.htmlHeyman notes that the Yankees "have been in touch" with the Nationals about Adam Dunn, but "so far found the price prohibitive." With six days until the trade deadline, will Mike Rizzo drop the price on Dunn? Heyman also links the Yankees to familiar names Ty Wigginton, Jhonny Peralta, and Cody Ross.
Twins Interested In Matt Capps
2010/07/twins-interested-in-matt-capps.htmlRizzo said he'd make a deal "if there was an opportunity to improve and impact the ballclub." Two days ago ESPN's Buster Olney tweeted the sentiment of rival executives: Capps stands a good chance of being traded, even though he is under team control for 2011.
Stark On Phillies, Indians, Ross, Athletics
2010/07/phillies-indians-ross-athletics.htmlWillingham is just one of many Nationals veterans generating interest, GM Mike Rizzo told ESPN 980.
Adam Dunn Rumors: Friday
2010/07/adam-dunn-rumors-friday.htmlNats GM Mike Rizzo told MASNSports.com's Ben Goessling that he won't lower his asking price for Dunn (Twitter link).
Players Not Traded At The Deadline
2010/07/players-not-traded-at-the-deadline.htmlAdam Dunn: Nationals GM Mike Rizzo wanted to be blown away in any Dunn deal, and even though several clubs inquired, he never found an offer to his liking.
Nationals Sign Yunesky Maya
2010/08/nationals-agree-to-sign-yuneski-maya.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo did not confirm or deny the signing, but he did rave about the pitcher to MLB.com's Bill Ladson.
Nationals Rumors: Ramos, Capps, Dunn
2010/08/nationals-rumors-ramos-capps-dunn.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo explained to Ben Goessling of MASNSports.com that he asked for specific players in potential deals and refused to make trades when clubs kept offering different combinations of players that didn't include the Nats' target.
The Nationals’ 2011 Rotation
2010/08/the-nationals-2011-rotation.htmlThe 28-year-old Cuban recently signed a four-year, $8MM deal, and last month GM Mike Rizzo suggested to MLB.com's Bill Ladson Maya is not far from a big league rotation.
Nationals Spending Big On Draft Picks
2010/08/nationals-pay-up-for-draft-picks-cole-solis.htmlAccording to Callis, both players received deals well over MLB's slot recommendations, though GM Mike Rizzo denies that any agreements…
Olney On Draft, Harper, Brewers
2010/08/olney-on-draft-harper-brewers.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo estimates that the team agreed to terms with first-overall pick Bryce Harper with about 26 seconds to spare before Monday night's deadline.
Odds & Ends: Mets, Reds, Helton, Darvish, Harper
2010/08/odds-ends-darvish-brewers-harper.htmlNats GM Mike Rizzo says that Bryce Harper won't be playing in any games for their Gulf Coast League affiliate this season, according to Ben Goessling of MASNSports.com.
Dunn Likely Headed For Free Agency
2010/08/dunn-likely-headed-for-free-agency.htmlEven though Nationals GM Mike Rizzo has spoken about his desire to sign Adam Dunn to a contract extension, the first baseman seems headed for free agency after the season.
Week In Review: 8/22/10 – 8/28/10
2010/08/week-in-review-82210-82810.htmlEven though Nats GM Mike Rizzo wants to sign him to an extension, Adam Dunn is likely headed for free agency.
