Quick Hits: Marlins, Galarraga, Rays, Rodriguez
2012/04/quick-hits-marlins-galarraga-rays-rodriguez-cards.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo doesn't have any openings for Ivan Rodriguez to join the club as a coach but gave the retired catcher a ringing endorsement, tweets Bill Ladson of MLB.com.
Central Links: Damon, Cubs, Phillips
2012/04/central-links-damon-cubs-phillips.htmlThe Cubs' decision to trade Marlon Byrd doesn't necessarily signal an organizational decision to immediately call up young players such as Brett Jackson and Anthony Rizzo, writes Bruce Levine of ESPNChicago.com.
Rizzo: No Urgency To Trade For Help Despite Injuries
2012/05/rizzo-no-urgency-to-make-trade-for-help.htmlDespite all the missing players, GM Mike Rizzo told a group of reporters this afternoon that he doesn't feel any urgency to look outside the organization for help.
Trade Candidate: Bryan LaHair
2012/05/trade-candidate-bryan-lahair.htmlA 29-year-old with just 219 Major League PAs to his name entering the season, LaHair was expected to do little more than keep first base warm for Anthony Rizzo, but LaHair's success has in all likelihood required a shift in the Cubs' short-term plans.
East Links: Tejada, Orioles, Rizzo, Yankees, Jays
2012/05/east-links-tejada-orioles-rizzo-yankees-jays.htmlAdam Kilgore of The Washinton Post recapped a story told by GM Mike Rizzo at the Nationals Press Club luncheon.
Quick Hits: Hamels, Buchholz, Red Sox, Nationals
2012/05/quick-hits-hamels-buchholz-red-sox-nationals.htmlWilson caught for his brother as he threw 89-91 mph and GM Mike Rizzo was in attendance, tweets Dan Kolko of MASNsports.com.
NL East Notes: Harper, Hamels, Rizzo, Brown
2012/05/nl-east-notes-harper-hamels-rizzo-brown.htmlThough Harper didn’t publicly express frustration at being hit, GM Mike Rizzo fired back at Hamels this morning.
East Links: Gonzalez, Red Sox, Yankees, Nationals
2012/05/east-links-gonzalez-red-sox-yankees-nationals.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo told MLB.com's Bill Ladson that he's hoping players like Xavier Nady and Roger Bernadina will step up during Jayson Werth's absence so he doesn't have to make a trade (Twitter link).
Rosenthal’s Latest: Hamels, Jones, Bourjos, Padres
2012/05/rosenthals-latest-hamels-jones-bourjos-padres.htmlRosenthal says it's interesting that Phillies GM Ruben Amaro declined comment after Nationals GM Mike Rizzo criticized Cole Hamels for intentionally hitting Bryce Harper.
Rosenthal On Braves, Dempster, Rizzo, Astros
2012/05/rosenthal-on-braves-dempster-rizzo-astros.htmlThe Cubs don’t have immediate plans to call up Anthony Rizzo, who figures to stay in the minor leagues until an opening emerges.
NL Central Notes: Rizzo, Pirates, Appel, Cardinals
2012/05/nl-central-notes-rizzo-pirates-appel-cardinals.htmlTheo Epstein was hesitant to make the trade that brought Anthony Rizzo to the Cubs since Epstein didn't want to…
2013 Contract Issues: Washington Nationals
2012/05/2013-contract-issues-washington-nationals.htmlThat should leave GM Mike Rizzo with approximately $40MM to deal with the team's arbitration eligible players and sign free agents.
NL Central Notes: Pirates, Rizzo, Lucroy
2012/05/nl-central-notes-pirates-rizzo.htmlJon Heyman of CBSSports.com hears that the Cubs will be patient with Anthony Rizzo and that a promotion isn’t likely this month (Twitter link).
Adam Jones Extension Reactions
2012/05/adam-jones-extension-reactions.htmlWashington GM Mike Rizzo loves Jones, Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post reports (on Twitter).
Quick Hits: Moyer, Blue Jays, Myers, Middlebrooks
2012/05/quick-hits-blue-jays-myers-middlebrooks.htmlKevin Goldstein explains how teams could clear space for top prospects like Wil Myers and Anthony Rizzo in a piece at ESPN.com.
Draft Notes: Phillies, White Sox, Brewers, Nationals
2012/06/draft-notes-phillies-white-sox-brewers-nationals.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo isn't letting the new CBA impact his draft strategy, says MLB.com's Bill Ladson.
Lucas Giolito Talks Elbow, Nationals
2012/06/lucas-giolito-talks-elbow-nationals.htmlScouting director Kris Kline and general manager Mike Rizzo made Giolito the 16th overall selection last night.
NL East Notes: Nationals, Phillies, Bernazard
2012/06/nl-east-notes-nationals-phillies-bernazard.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo discussed baseball's new collective bargaining agreement and the relationship between scouting and player development with David Laurila of FanGraphs.
Update On Timeline For Calling Up Prospects
2012/06/update-on-timeline-for-calling-up-prospects.htmlProspects who already have MLB service time, such as Anthony Rizzo and Jacob Turner, are on different timelines, as I detailed this spring.
Quick Hits: Rizzo, Bauer, Mets, Lillibridge
2012/06/quick-hits-25.htmlAnthony Rizzo is expected to make his Cubs debut this Tuesday against the Mets at Wrigley Field, writes David Kaplan of CSNChicago.com.
NL Central Links: Rizzo, LaHair, Brewers, Astros
2012/06/nl-central-links-rizzo-lahair-brewers-astros.htmlThe Cubs officially called up Anthony Rizzo, the team announced, and Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports tweets that they now view Bryan LaHair as an outfielder.
Rockies Won’t Trade Gonzalez, Cuddyer
2012/06/rockies-wont-trade-gonzalez-cuddyer.htmlO'Dowd says that talk of the team putting the 26-year-old on the block started when Nationals GM Mike Rizzo inquired…… The Rockies GM says that he told Rizzo that the outfielder wasn't available, and that was the end of it
Service Time Updates: Rizzo, Bauer
2012/06/service-time-updates-rizzo-bauer.htmlThis week features the 2012 debuts of two of baseball’s top young players: Anthony Rizzo and Trevor Bauer.
MLBTR Originals
2012/07/m-2.htmlLet's look back at the original reporting and analysis found on MLBTR this past week: Ben Nicholson-Smith provided service time updates for Anthony Rizzo and Trevor Bauer, a pair of highly regarded prospects who made their 2012 debuts this week.
Quick Hits: Jon Daniels, Cole Hamels, Matt Kemp
2012/07/quick-hits-jon-daniels-carlos-lee.htmlCubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo has delivered three game-winning RBIs in his five games since being called up from Triple-A last week.
