Quick Hits: Rizzo, Braves, Rowand, Pujols, Carrasco
2011/09/quick-hits-carrasco-strasburg-villalona.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo is "definitely" on the Cubs' wish list for their vacant GM position, reports Adam Kilgore of The Washington Post.
Quick Hits: Strasburg, Pujols, Wilken
2011/09/strasburg-pujols-wilken.htmlStrasburg still needs to knock a little rust off his command, Nationals GM Mike Rizzo told ESPN's Jayson Stark.
Stark On Madson, Astros, Beane, Nationals
2011/09/stark-on-madson-astros-beane-nationals.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo will interview managerial candidates this offseason before deciding whether Davey Johnson will return as manager in 2012.
Quick Hits: Draft, White Sox, Rodriguez, Nationals
2011/09/quick-hits-white-sox-rodriguez-nationals.htmlGM Mike Rizzo told the Philadelphia Daily News that the Nationals feel that they're going in the right direction.
NL East Notes: Nats, Pelfrey, Mets, Strasburg
2011/09/nl-east-notes-mets-pelfrey-nats-strasburg.htmlRizzo said he will interview candidates both inside and outside the organization.
Gomes Would Likely Accept Arbitration Offer
2011/09/gomes-would-likely-accept-arbitration-offer.htmlIn the opinion of GM Mike Rizzo, "all three of them have had good solid seasons." Gomes, 30, is hitting .209/.325/.389 with 14 home runs in 372 plate appearances this year for the Nationals and Reds.
NL East Notes: Cora, Ankiel, Igarashi, Marlins
2011/09/nl-east-notes-cora-ankiel-igarashi.htmlKilgore notes that teams inquired about Cora's interest in managing last offseason and adds that GM Mike Rizzo has interest in the 35-year-old as a future coach.
Nationals Notes: Johnson, Werth, Hernandez
2011/09/nationals-notes-johnson-werth-hernandez.htmlJon Heyman of SI.com has been reporting for a while that Johnson can have the Nationals' job if he wants…
Offseason Outlook: Washington Nationals
2011/10/offseason-outlook-washington-nationals-3.htmlThis is the foundation of a playoff team, but GM Mike Rizzo must make several more significant acquisitions to make the Nationals a contender in 2012.
Offseason Outlook: San Diego Padres
2011/10/offseason-outlook-san-diego-padres-3.htmlWith Anthony Rizzo, Jedd Gyorko, James Darnell, Rymer Liriano, and others, the team has young hitters on the way.
NL East Notes: Nationals, Phillies, Ozzie
2011/10/nl-east-notes-nationals-phillies-ozzie.htmlMike Rizzo has acquired most of Washington's players, but previous regimes acquired many others.
Rizzo On LaRoche, Zimmerman, Johnson, Harper
2011/10/rizzo-on-laroche-zimmerman-johnson-harper.htmlGM Mike Rizzo discussed his offseason plans with Mark Zuckerman of CSNWashington.com.
Nationals Notes: Johnson, Wang, Rodriguez, Darvish
2011/10/nationals-notes-johnson-wang-rodriguez-darvish.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo told reporters on a conference call that the team will make an announcement about its 2012 manager within a few days.
Quick Hits: Valverde, Wang, Cubs
2011/10/quick-hits-valverde-wang-cubs.htmlWashington GM Mike Rizzo confirmed yesterday that the sides are working toward a new contract.
NL East Notes: Rollins, Nats, Nathan, Marlins
2011/10/nl-east-notes-rollins-nats-nathan-marlins.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo thinks his club can contend for the NL East title in 2012 with the addition of an outfield bat and a starting pitcher, according to Bill Ladson of MLB.com.
Nationals Exercise Option On Davey Johnson
2011/10/nationals-exercise-option-on-davey-johnson.htmlGM Mike Rizzo said in a statement: After a series of discussions, it became obvious that the Nationals would be best served if Davey Johnson would continue as manager.
NL East Notes: Wang, Buehrle, Ankiel, Braves
2011/11/nl-east-notes-wang-buehrle-ankiel-braves.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo told reporters, including Ben Goessling of MASNsports.com, that the team discussed possible 2013 options with Chien-Ming Wang's representatives before agreeing to a simple one-year deal.
Nationals Interested In Roy Oswalt
2011/11/nationals-interested-in-roy-oswalt.htmlEarlier today, Rizzo explained to reporters that he's looking for a veteran starter this offseason.
First Jobs For MLB General Managers
2011/11/first-gm-jobs-for-mlb-general-managers.htmlHere's the list of baseball's longest-tenured general managers, plus the teams with which they got their first GM jobs: Sandy Alderson, Athletics, 1983 Dave Dombrowski, Expos, 1988 Dan Duquette, Expos, 1991 Doug Melvin, Rangers, 1994 Terry Ryan, Twins, 1994 Walt Jocketty, Cardinals, 1994 Kevin Towers, Padres, 1995 Brian Sabean, Giants, 1996 Billy Beane, Athletics, 1997 Brian Cashman, Yankees, 1998 Ed Wade, Phillies, 1998 Frank Wren, Orioles, 1998 Dan O'Dowd, Rockies, 1999 Kenny Williams, White Sox, 2000 Larry Beinfest, Marlins, 2002 Theo Epstein, Red Sox, 2002 Jon Daniels, Rangers, 2005 Andrew Friedman, Rays, 2005 Ned Colletti, Dodgers, 2005 Josh Byrnes, Diamondbacks, 2005 Dayton Moore, Royals, 2006 Neal Huntington, Pirates, 2007 John Mozeliak, Cardinals, 2007 Jack Zduriencik, Mariners, 2008 Ruben Amaro, Jr., Phillies, 2008 Mike Rizzo, Nationals, 2009 Alex Anthopoulos, Blue Jays, 2009 Chris Antonetti, Indians, 2010 Ben Cherington, Red Sox, 2011 Jerry Dipoto, Angels, 2011 Brian Sabean has spent the most time running his current team.
Rosenthal On Oswalt, Giants, Kuroda, Chen
2011/11/rosenthal-on-oswalt-giants-kuroda-chen.htmlNats GM Mike Rizzo explained his interest earlier this month.
Nationals Notes: Madson, Hernandez, Norris
2011/11/nationals-notes-madson-hernandez-norris.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo joined Jim Bowden on MLB Network Radio and said he’s still looking for a center fielder (all Twitter links via MLB Network Radio).
Reds Will Not Trade Votto This Winter
2011/11/reds-will-not-trade-votto-this-winter.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo says if he were to pursue an impact first baseman like Pujols or Prince Fielder, he'd need to make a companion move to open up the position.
Latest On Ryan Zimmerman Extension Talks
2011/11/latest-on-ryan-zimmerman-extension-talks.htmlMeanwhile Nationals GM Mike Rizzo told Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports, "It’s important to us.
Nats GM To Meet With Buehrle’s Agent
2011/11/nats-gm-met-with-agent-for-wilson-oswalt.htmlWEDNESDAY, 11:21am: Rizzo will meet with Buehrle's agent before the GM Meetings end, the GM told Kilgore.
NL East Notes: Marlins, Mets, Francisco, Nats, Braves
2011/11/nl-east-notes-marlins-mets-francisco-nats-braves.html"We have a big closer already," said GM Mike Rizzo, referring to Drew Storen.