Draft Notes: Hultzen, Purke, Lindor
2011/05/draft-notes-hultzen-purke-lindor.htmlBryce Harper isn't going to play Major League baseball this year, Nationals GM Mike Rizzo said on Washington's ESPN 980.
Top Interleague Acquisitions For 2011
2011/05/top-interleague-acquisitions-for-2011.htmlThe Padres obtained top pitching prospect Casey Kelly, former first rounder Reymond Fuentes and Anthony Rizzo, who is tearing through the Pacific Coast League.
Nationals Rumors: LaRoche, Ramirez, Bernadina
2011/05/nats-rumors-laroche-rodriguez-bernadina.htmlGM Mike Rizzo told Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports that his team is "playing terrific baseball except for the fact that we’re struggling with runners in scoring position." He's not looking for scapegoats though, and he's satisfied with the work of manager Jim Riggleman and hitting coach Rick Eckstein.
NL West Notes: Rizzo, De La Rosa, D’Backs
2011/05/nl-west-notes-rizzo-de-la-rosa-dbacks.htmlIt just stinks for baseball." Here are some other notes from the NL West: Padres GM Jed Hoyer told Bill Center of of the San Diego Union-Tribune that top first base prospect Anthony Rizzo is "not yet" ready for the Major Leagues.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Posey, Astros, Beltran
2011/05/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-posey-astros-beltran.htmlThe Hardball Times explained why it would be a bad idea for the Padres to call up Anthony Rizzo.
Quick Hits: Gomes, Pudge, Lopez, Diamondbacks
2011/05/quick-hits-41.htmlDespite interest from the Giants, Ivan Rodriguez told Nationals GM Mike Rizzo that he wants to stay with the team according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson.
Padres Notes: Rizzo, Adams, Gregerson
2011/05/padres-notes-rizzo-adams-gregerson.htmlThe Padres are last in the National League in runs per game, but first base prospect Anthony Rizzo may help solve San Diego's offensive woes before long.
NL East Notes: Pudge, Einhorn
2011/05/nl-east-notes-pudge-einhorn.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo said he's not actively shopping Ivan Rodriguez and that the catcher won't be dealt for a "pittance," writes Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post.
Keith Law’s Updated Top 25 Prospects
2011/05/keith-laws-updated-top-25-prospects.htmlBrett Lawrie, Anthony Rizzo, Lonnie Chisenhall, Jarred Cosart, and Manny Machado also climbed at least 16 spots.
Padres Links: Hawpe, Scouts, First Rounders
2011/06/padres-links-hawpe-scouts-first-rounders.htmlTim Sullivan of The San Diego Union-Tribune notes that the Padres have asked Brad Hawpe to start taking more fly balls in right field, setting the stage for an Anthony Rizzo promotion.
Nationals Have Interest In B.J. Upton
2011/06/nationals-have-interest-in-bj-upton.htmlAccording to Ladson's source, Nats GM Mike Rizzo believes that a change of scenery could help the Rays outfielder, whose 2011 slash line of .228/.324/.389 ranks below his career rates.
NL West Notes: Rizzo, Towers, Rockies
2011/06/nl-west-notes-rizzo-towers-rockies.htmlHere are a few items of note out of the NL West, where only 7.5 games separated the first- and last-place clubs entering Tuesday's action: Padres first baseman Anthony Rizzo may be called up as soon as Wednesday, according to a baseball source, writes Corey Brock of MLB.com.
Super Two Watch: Rizzo, Gordon, Weeks, Phelps
2011/06/super-two-watch-gordon-weeks-phelps.htmlWith that in mind, here are the service time implications for a few recent callups: Anthony Rizzo, Padres - If Rizzo debuts tomorrow, as Dan Hayes of the North County Times reports he will (Twitter link), he'll pick up a maximum of 112 days of service time this year and the Padres probably won't have to worry about super two status.
Padres Notes: Rizzo, Ludwick, Heisey
2011/06/padres-notes-rizzo-ludwick-heisey.htmlPadres first base prospect Anthony Rizzo will be called up and will be starting in Thursday night's lineup against the Nationals, tweets Dan Hayes of the North County Times. Corey Brock profiles the competitive 21-year-old at MLB.com in a piece that’s worth checking out.
Quick Hits: D’Backs, Figgins, Tejada, McCourt
2011/06/quick-hits-dbacks-figgins-mccourts.htmlAs Anthony Rizzo prepares for his Major League debut tomorrow with the Padres, it was one year ago today that…
Quick Hits: Spangenberg, A’s, Beltran, Cubs, Twins
2011/06/quick-hits-spangenberg-as-beltran-cubs-twins.htmlThe call-up of Anthony Rizzo and firing of Bob Geren gives both clubs a new look that they'll first take a chance with.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Harper, Braves, Madson
2011/06/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-harper-braves-madson.htmlThe Friarhood says Anthony Rizzo arrived just in time to make a run at the NL Rookie of the Year award.
If The Nationals Become Sellers
2011/06/if-the-nationals-become-sellers.htmlLet's see who Rizzo might part with this year, with his team ten games out in the NL East and 6.5 out in the wild card.
Rizzo On Trades, Leadoff Hitter, Draft, Harper
2011/06/rizzo-on-trades-leadoff-hitter-draft-harper.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo sat down for a Q&A with MLB.com's Bill Ladson, so let's round things up...
Quick Hits: Mariners, Rizzo, Gonzalez, Orioles
2011/06/quick-hits-mariners-bell-red-sox-werth.htmlPadres GM Jed Hoyer told Scott Lauber of the Boston Herald that he doesn't want 21-year-old first baseman Anthony Rizzo to try to replace Adrian Gonzalez, the man he was traded for last winter.
Quick Hits: Braves, Mariners, Balfour, Posting System
2011/06/quick-hits-braves-mariners-balfour-posting-system.htmlBrian MacPherson of The Providence Journal looked at how the Red Sox were about to snag Anthony Rizzo in the sixth round three years before he was a key piece in the Adrian Gonzalez trade.
Jim Riggleman Resigns
2011/06/jim-riggleman-resigns.htmlRizzo had discussed picking up Riggleman's 2012 option, but felt the time wasn't right, according to Ben Goessling of MASNsports.com (Twitter links).
Reaction To Jim Riggleman’s Resignation
2011/06/reaction-to-jim-rigglemans-resignation.htmlI was always taught that one of the cardinal rules of baseball was that no individual can put his interests before those of the team." Rizzo also said that Riggleman wanted his 2012 option picked up by the end of Washington's game this afternoon or else he'd resign, and Rizzo "was not willing to make judgments of that magnitude in the course of a nine inning game." Riggleman tells MASNsports' Ben Goessling (Twitter link) that he didn't issue an ultimatum but “I wanted a conversation about it.
Quick Hits: Nationals, Padres, Drew, Quade
2011/06/quick-hits-padres-wright-drew-quade.htmlRosenthal also reports that GM Mike Rizzo rarely communicated with Riggleman and has a similar lack of regular contact with his scouting department.
Heyman On Riggleman, Hardy, Melvin
2011/06/heyman-on-riggleman-hardy-melvin.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo wants a veteran manager, according to Heyman.
