Nationals Interested In Gerardo Parra
2012/02/nationals-interested-in-gerardo-parra.htmlGM Mike Rizzo is familiar with Parra from his time with Arizona, though it's unclear who the Nats would be willing to send the D'Backs in a trade.
The Latest On Ryan Zimmerman
2012/02/the-latest-on-ryan-zimmerman.htmlRizzo said the two sides made progress and the Nats believe a deal will be struck either tonight or early tomorrow, according to Kilgore, Zuckerman, and Comak (all Twitter links).
Nationals, Zimmerman Agree To Extension
2012/02/nationals-zimmerman-agree-to-extension.htmlGM Mike Rizzo has ensured that his core can remain intact through at least 2015.
Zimmerman Extension Notes And Reactions
2012/02/zimmerman-extension-notes-and-reactions.htmlOne competing executive told Heyman, "Seems like they have two $100-million contracts but no $100-million players.'' The no-trade clause doesn't come into effect until 2014, but Mark Zuckerman of CSNWashington.com tweets a quote from GM Mike Rizzo explicitly stating Zimmerman "will not be traded the next two years." Getting that no-trade clause in place was the final hurdle in the deal, tweets MLB.com's Bill Ladson.
Nationals Links: Zimmerman, Rizzo, Harper
2012/02/nationals-links-zimmerman-rizzo-harper.html“It feels good,” said GM Mike Rizzo to Adam Kilgore of The Washington Post in the wake of the signing.
Nationals Continue Monitoring Center Field Market
2012/03/nationals-continue-monitoring-center-field-market.html“I think if we can answer our long-term question now, we’ll do so,” GM Mike Rizzo told Kilgore.
Trade Candidate: John Lannan
2012/03/trade-candidate-john-lannan.htmlThough GM Mike Rizzo has said he's always open-minded to any deal that positively impacts the club, I don't think it'll happen with Lannan this spring unless another club suffers a major loss in its rotation.
Nationals Inquired On Jason Bourgeois
2012/03/nationals-inquired-on-jason-bourgeois.htmlHowever, GM Mike Rizzo said last week that he's looking for a long-term solution in center field.
Quick Hits: Dodgers, Rangers, Nats, Gregg, Ordonez
2012/03/quick-hits-gregg-ordonez-mariners.htmlIt wouldn't surprise MLB.com's Bill Ladson if Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo traded for a center fielder for the long…
Rizzo: Lannan Not Actively Being Shopped
2012/03/rizzo-lannan-not-actively-being-shopped.htmlThe Nationals have an excess of starting pitching and other teams are calling about left-hander John Lannan, but GM Mike Rizzo told Adam Kilgore of The Washington Post that he is not actively shopping the club's two-time Opening Day starter...
Nationals Notes: Lannan, Strasburg, Harper
2012/03/nationals-notes-lannan-strasburg-harper.htmlRizzo pointed out that the Nationals aren't afraid to call up a young star if they need him, such as when Drew Storen was put in line to be a Super Two when he was called up in 2010, though Rizzo admitted Harper's and Storen's situations are quite different.
Cubs Notes: Soler, Pitching, LaHair, Jackson
2012/03/cubs-notes-soler-pitching.htmlAnthony Rizzo has hit well this spring while Bryan LaHair has struggled, but Hoyer tells reporters (including ESPN Chicago's Doug Padilla) that the Cubs still intend to start LaHair at first base on Opening Day and have Rizzo begin the year in the minors.
Quick Hits: Nationals, Blue Jays, Soria, Carpenter
2012/03/quick-hits-soria-reynolds-padres-cordero.html"We are pretty comfortable with the team that we have right now," said Nationals GM Mike Rizzo to reporters (including MLB.com's Bill Ladson).
Offseason In Review: Chicago Cubs
2012/03/offseason-in-review-chicago-cubs-3.htmlRobertson Trades and Claims Acquired 3B Ian Stewart and RP Casey Weathers from Rockies for OF Tyler Colvin and IF DJ LeMahieu Claimed RP Lendy Castillo in Rule 5 draft from Phillies Acquired SP Travis Wood, OF Dave Sappelt, and IF Ronald Torreyes from Reds for RP Sean Marshall Acquired SP Chris Volstad from Marlins for SP Carlos Zambrano and $16.45MM Acquired 1B Anthony Rizzo and SP Zach Cates from Padres for P Andrew Cashner and Of Kyung-Min Na Claimed IF Adrian Cardenas off waivers from Athletics Acquired executive Theo Epstein and a player to be named later from Red Sox for RP Chris Carpenter and P Aaron Kurcz Claimed P Frankie De La Cruz off waivers from Brewers Notable Losses Aramis Ramirez, Carlos Pena, Koyie Hill, Tyler Colvin, DJ LeMahieu, Sean Marshall, Carlos Zambrano, Andrew Cashner, Kyung-Min Na, Chris Carpenter, John Grabow, Doug Davis, Ramon Ortiz, Ryan Flaherty, Marwin Gonzalez Jim Hendry and Theo Epstein became GMs within months of each other in 2002, aiming to bring championships to teams with long histories of losing.
Rosenthal On Byrd, Bernadina, Snider
2012/03/rosenthal-on-byrd-bernadina-snider.htmlRival officials say Roger Bernadina isn’t a favorite of GM Mike Rizzo’s.
Offseason In Review: San Diego Padres
2012/03/offseason-in-review-san-diego-padres-3.htmlAcquired P Andrew Cashner and OF Kyung-Min Na from Cubs for 1B Anthony Rizzo and SP Zach Cates.
Offseason In Review: Washington Nationals
2012/03/offseason-in-review-washington-nationals-2.htmlGM Mike Rizzo has spoken for a while about his interest in finding a long-term solution in center field, but the Nationals didn't strike a deal for one this offseason.
Nationals Notes: Roster Moves, Blanco, Michaels
2012/03/nationals-notes-blanco-michaels.htmlBarring "something out of the ordinary," Rizzo says that any changes to the Opening Day roster will come from the players already in-house.
NL East Notes: Lannan, Johnson, Hamels
2012/04/nl-east-notes-lannan-hamels-johnson.htmlIn a separate item, Kilgore examines the move and concludes "the Nationals quite clearly put financial interest last and what…
John Lannan Requests Trade
2012/04/john-lannan-requests-trade.htmlJohn Lannan has told Nationals GM Mike Rizzo that he would like to be traded according to an email he sent to the media, including Amanda Comak of The Washington Times (Twitter link).
NL East Notes: Reyes, Hamels, Lannan
2012/04/nl-east-notes-reyes-hamels-lannan.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo told ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick that he had two "uncomfortable" conversations with John Lannan after telling the left-hander he was being optioned to the minor leagues (Twitter links).
Cubs Interested In John Lannan
2012/04/cubs-interested-in-john-lannan.htmlGM Mike Rizzo said there's "mild" interest in the 27-year-old, but manager Davey Johnson said the Nationals are "not trading him." Lannan posted a 3.70 ERA with 5.2 K/9 and 3.7 BB/9 in 184 2/3 innings last year.
Rosenthal On Cubs, Brewers, Aybar, Padres, Volquez
2012/04/rosenthal-on-cubs.htmlIn the short-term, the Cubs need to get as much as possible out of Jeff Samardzija, Anthony Rizzo, and Brett…
Quick Hits: Dodgers, Pujols, Lannan
2012/04/quick-hits-dodgers-pujols-lannan.html"We feel he's a solid major-league starting pitcher," GM Mike Rizzo said.
Lerner On Kasten, Rizzo, Gonzalez
2012/04/lerner-on-kasten-rizzo-gonzalez.html“He wouldn’t do that.” People close to GM Mike Rizzo say it’s doubtful he’d be willing to work under Kasten again.
