Nationals Notes: Johnson, Riggleman, McLaren
2011/06/nationals-notes-mclaren-johnson.htmlMcLaren is not a candidate to become the interim manager of the team for the remainder of 2011 (via Twitter).General Manager Mike Rizzo is expected to name another interim manager by Monday.
Manager Notes: Riggleman, McLaren
2011/06/manager-notes-riggleman-mclaren.htmlMcLaren considered leaving the Nats when Riggleman resigned, according to Ladson, but he decided to stay at Riggleman's behest and after having productive talks with GM Mike Rizzo.
How The All-Star Starters Were Acquired
2011/07/how-the-all-star-starters-were-acquired.htmlTrade Adrian Gonzalez, Red Sox - Acquired from the Padres for Casey Kelly, Anthony Rizzo, Reymond Fuentes, and Eric Patterson in December 2010.
Quick Hits: Bedard, Padres, Harper
2011/07/quick-hits-bedard-padres-harper.htmlHayes speculates those guys are probably Anthony Rizzo, Mat Latos and Cameron Maybin (Twitter links).
Trade Candidates Who Are Currently Playing Well
2011/07/which-trade-candidates-are-playing-well-now.htmlLivan Hernandez - GM Mike Rizzo says the Nationals will be buyers and sellers this month.
NL East Notes: Reyes, Phillies, Nationals
2011/07/nl-east-notes-reyes-phillies-nationals.html"I don’t want someone we’ve already got." Nationals GM Mike Rizzo told Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post that rival teams have called the Nationals about relievers, veteran starters and Ivan Rodriguez (Twitter link).
NL East Notes: Braves, Nationals, Hairston, Byrdak
2011/07/nl-east-notes-braves-nationals-hairston-byrdak.htmlBen Goessling of MASNsports.com explains that Nationals GM Mike Rizzo is willing to listen on just about all of his players, including relievers Drew Storen and Tyler Clippard.
NL West Notes: Giambi, D’Backs, Ubaldo, Kuroda
2011/07/nl-west-notes-giambi-dbacks-ubaldo-kuroda.htmlThe Padres sent Anthony Rizzo back to Triple-A today after he hit just .143/.282/.265 in a 117 plate appearance cameo.
Red Sox Owner Predicts Quiet Deadline
2011/07/red-sox-owner-predicts-quiet-deadline.htmlYesterday Epstein said the Red Sox still have prospect depth after giving up Anthony Rizzo, Casey Kelly and Reymond Fuentes last offseason.
Mets Claim Mike Baxter
2011/07/mets-claim-mike-baxter.htmlThe Padres also officially announced that they have recalled Kyle Blanks from Triple-A (as Tim Dierkes reported yesterday) and optioned Anthony Rizzo to Tucson.
Nationals Notes: Morse, Desmond, Livan, Marquis
2011/07/nationals-notes-morse-desmond-livan-marquis.htmlIan Desmond has drawn interest from several teams but the shortstop is considered one of the Nats' core players and GM Mike Rizzo has stated the club isn't moving any of those pieces.
Nationals Shopping Ian Desmond?
2011/07/nationals-shopping-ian-desmond.htmlLadson's source says GM Mike Rizzo is a fan of Desmond and that if he "puts it all together in one season for another team, [the Nats] would look foolish." In a second tweet, Passan says the minor league performance of Stephen Lombardozzi, who Rizzo loves, is one reason Desmond could be available.
Passan On Upton, Nationals, Melky, Francoeur
2011/07/passan-on-upton-nationals-melky-francoeur.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo has told teams that pitching prospect Brad Peacock is not available.
Passan On Upton, Nationals, Melky, Francoeur
2011/07/passan-on-upton-nationals-melky-francoeur-1.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo has told teams that pitching prospect Brad Peacock is not available.
NL East Notes: Nationals, Marlins, Reyes
2011/07/nl-east-notes-nationals-marlins-reyes.htmlRival executives tell ESPN.com’s Buster Olney that Nationals GM Mike Rizzo is intent on finding a center fielder.
Brewers Acquire Jerry Hairston Jr.
2011/07/brewers-acquire-jerry-hairston-jr.htmlGMs Mike Rizzo and Doug Melvin matched up on a trade back in March, when the Brewers acquired Nyjer Morgan, according to our Transaction Tracker.
Quick Hits: Nationals, Reyes, Red Sox, Upton
2011/08/quick-hits-reyes-red-sox.htmlWith the August 15th deadline a week away, the Nationals have yet to make any real progress in reaching agreements…
Draft Links: Angels, Purke, Nimmo, Blue Jays, Cubs
2011/08/draft-links-purke-nimmo-blue-jays-cubs.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo spent the weekend in Houston, negotiating with Peter Vescovo, the representatitve for third-round pick Matt Purke, writes the Washington Post's Adam Kilgore.
Nationals Spend Big In Draft
2011/08/nationals-spend-big-in-draft.htmlLinks for the team's record draft bonanza: "We're the talk of the industry right now," GM Mike Rizzo told Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post.
Quick Hits: Nationals, Ichiro, Astros, Starling
2011/08/quick-hits-nationals-ichiro-starling.htmlNationals principal owner Mark Lerner told Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post that GM Mike Rizzo did a "fantastic job" to sign Anthony Rendon, Alex Meyer, Brian Goodwin, Matt Purke and others on Monday night.
Nationals Notes: Pudge, Flores, Wang, Fielder
2011/08/nationals-notes-pudge-wang-fielder.htmlZuckerman notes that the Nats already have Mike Morse and Adam LaRoche under contract next season, plus GM Mike Rizzo…
Why Your Team Won’t Sign Prince Fielder
2011/08/why-your-team-wont-sign-prince-fielder.htmlPadres: Anthony Rizzo struggled as a rookie, but Jed Hoyer isn't jumping into the Fielder bidding.
Nationals Don’t Intend To Pursue Prince Fielder
2011/08/nationals-dont-intend-to-pursue-prince-fielder.htmlHe provided additional reasons: GM Mike Rizzo loves defense at first base, and the team might need to earmark money for a future Ryan Zimmerman extension.
Quick Hits: Nationals, Mets, Wandy, Blue Jays
2011/08/the-mets-havent-yet-had-internal-discussions-about-picking-up-the-2013-option-for-manager-terry-collins-but-theyll-likely.htmlEarlier this week, GM Mike Rizzo raved about Johnson's ability to connect with his players.
GM Candidate: Bryan Minniti
2011/08/gm-candidate-bryan-minniti.htmlWashington GM Mike Rizzo made Minniti assistant GM, a role that includes contract negotiations, arbitration preparation, budget work and roster decisions.
