Nationals To Talk With Webb At Winter Meetings
2010/11/nationals-to-talk-with-webb-at-winter-meetings.htmlWashington GM Mike Rizzo was the Diamondbacks scouting director when the team drafted Webb in 2000, so the two long,…
Red Sox Notes: Bell, Beltre, Martin, Wakefield
2010/12/red-sox-notes-bell-beltre-martin-wakefield.htmlTop Boston prospects Casey Kelly and Anthony Rizzo are two of the names discussed in a potential package to San Diego, writes Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe.
Red Sox, Padres Agree On Adrian Gonzalez Trade
2010/12/red-sox-padres-talking-adrian-gonzalez-trade.htmlJon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports confirms with a source that the trade is "not completely done." (Twitter link) 9:14am: Hayes tweets that the package includes Kelly, Rizzo, and Reymond Fuentes.
Nationals Sign Jayson Werth
2010/12/werth.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo appears to have a strong relationship with Boras.
Cliff Lee Rumors: Sunday
2010/12/cliff-lee-rumors-sunday.htmlThe Nats are a longshot to land Lee, GM Mike Rizzo told MLB.com's Bill Ladson (via Twitter).
Week In Review: 11/28/10 – 12/4/10
2010/12/week-in-review-112810-12410.htmlAfter months and months of speculation, the Red Sox and Padres agreed to a deal that would send Adrian Gonzalez…
Red Sox Acquire Adrian Gonzalez
2010/12/red-sox-acquire-adrian-gonzalez-1.htmlRizzo, also 21, was a sixth round pick in 2007 and has broken out since missing most of the 2008 season to get treatment for Limited Stage Classical Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Josh Willingham Likely To Be Moved
2010/12/josh-willingham-likely-to-be-moved.htmlGM Mike Rizzo indicated that the team would go year to year on Willingham, with Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post suggesting that a trade was also a possibility.
Cliff Lee Rumors: Monday
2010/12/cliff-lee-rumors-monday-2.htmlNats GM Mike Rizzo told Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post that he spoke to agent Darek Braunecker recently (Twitter link).
Day In Review: 12/6/10
2010/12/day-in-review-12610.htmlThe Padres will receive Casey Kelly, Anthony Rizzo, Reymond Fuentes, and a player to be named later for their elite first baseman.
Cliff Lee Rumors: Tuesday
2010/12/cliff-lee-rumors-tuesday-2.htmlGM Mike Rizzo said earlier today that he has some interest in the lefty.
Nationals Rumors: LaRoche, Lee, Pavano
2010/12/nationals-rumors-laroche-lee-pavano.htmlGM Mike Rizzo says the club likely won't acquire Lee, but Ladson's source says the Nats "are not out of it by any means." Washington won't, however, get into a bidding war like they did for Mark Teixeira in 2008.
Nationals Notes: Winn, Webb, Wang, LaRoche
2010/12/nationals-notes-webb-wang-first-base.htmlRizzo told Goessling that he's hopeful of signing Wang, who could re-join the Nats even if they sign Webb.
Cliff Lee Rumors: Wednesday
2010/12/cliff-lee-rumors-wednesday.htmlGM Mike Rizzo told Ben Goessling of MASNSports that the Nationals did not meet with Lee's agent today (Twitter link).
Winter Meetings Acquisitions Roundup
2010/12/winter-meetings-acquisitions-roundup.htmlHere's a summary of the additions teams have made since Sunday: Washington Nationals: Jayson Werth Toronto Blue Jays: Brett Lawrie Tampa Bay Rays: Adam Russell, Cesar Ramos Seattle Mariners: Miguel Olivo, Esteilon Peguero, Jack Cust San Diego Padres: Dustin Moseley, Jason Bartlett, Casey Kelly, Anthony Rizzo, Reymond Fuentes Pittsburgh Pirates: Kevin Correia, Matt Diaz, Scott Olsen, Cesar Valdez Philadelphia Phillies: Dennys Reyes, Brian Bass New York Mets: D.J.
Week In Review: 12/5/10 – 12/11/10
2010/12/week-in-review-12510-121110.htmlSan Diego received Casey Kelly, Anthony Rizzo, Reymond Fuentes, and a player to be named later.
National News: Lee, LaRoche, Pavano, Webb
2010/12/national-news-lee-laroche-pavano-webb.html"We will explore both options, so it expands our pool a little bit more," said GM Mike Rizzo, referring to short and long-term first base options, not Lee and LaRoche.
Odds & Ends: Hudson, Jackson, Lee, Crain
2010/12/odds-ends-lee-crain-willingham.htmlWashington GM Mike Rizzo says Oakland's offer for Josh Willingham was better than any of the offers he received for Willingham before last year's trade deadline, tweets MASNsports.com's Ben Goessling.
Which Teams Might Offer A Chance For Saves?
2010/12/which-teams-might-offer-a-chance-for-saves.htmlGM Mike Rizzo said in November that he wants to improve the bullpen.
Hindsight Is 2010: Our Top 15 Stories Of The Year
2010/12/hindsight-is-2010-our-top-15-stories-of-the-year.htmlBoston obtained Gonzalez for Casey Kelly, Anthony Rizzo, Reymond Fuentes and Eric Patterson just before the Winter Meetings.
Alternatives For Adam LaRoche
2011/01/alternatives-for-adam-laroche.htmlEarlier today, the Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo speculated that the Nats may eventually cave into LaRoche's demands, but what if GM Mike Rizzo and his staff decide to stand their ground? LaRoche could conceivably sign yet another one-year deal somewhere and hope to cash in on a strong season, or sign a two-year deal with a team more apt to contend in the near future.
Nationals, LaRoche Nearing Two-Year Deal
2011/01/talks-progress-for-nationals-laroche.htmlBowden was GM Mike Rizzo's predecessor in Washington.
Nationals Rumors: Free Agents, Lee, Pavano
2011/01/nationals-rumors-free-agents-lee-pavano.htmlZack Greinke, Jorge de la Rosa and Derrek Lee are among the players who declined Mike Rizzo’s overtures this offseason; the GM says luring players to Washington isn’t easy.
Nationals To Sign Adam LaRoche
2011/01/nationals-agree-to-sign-adam-laroche.htmlGM Mike Rizzo and the Nationals front office negotiated the deal with LaRoche's representatives at SFX.
Quick Hits: Pedro, Young, Rays, Thome
2011/01/quick-hits-pedro.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo says it's been frustrating and disappointing not to add top starting pitchers this offseason, according to Ben Goessling of MASNSports.com.
