Potentially Available First Basemen
2012/07/trade-candidates-first-basemen.htmlAnthony Rizzo's promotion bumped LaHair to the outfield, but he has spent most of his short MLB career at first base.
Morosi On Nationals, Angels, Pirates, White Sox
2012/07/morosi-on-nationals-angels-pirates-white-sox.htmlGeneral manager Mike Rizzo says his team's first half success isn't a fluke.
NL East Notes: Nationals, Mets, Rodriguez
2012/07/nl-east-notes-greinke-mets-rodriguez.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo told Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports that he's always looking to upgrade, but don't expect Washington to trade long-term assets for a short-term piece.
Draft Notes: Appel, Pirates, Giolito, Twins
2012/07/draft-notes-appel.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo said that the club was "dangerously close" to the 4pm CDT deadline before signing Lucas Giolito…
Nationals Interested In Ryan Dempster, Others
2012/07/nationals-interested-in-ryan-dempster-others.htmlJohn Lannan is an internal candidate to start for Washington if GM Mike Rizzo doesn't find any deals to his…
NL East Links: Oviedo, Nationals, Hamels
2012/07/nl-east-links-mets-oviedo-nationals-hamels.htmlThe Nationals GM Mike Rizzo said he will approach this year's trade deadline as he has in years past, with an emphasis on deals that will make the team better for the long-term, according to Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post.
Quick Hits: Strasburg, Rangers, Hunter, Cubs
2012/07/quick-hits-strasburg-rangers-hunter-cubs.html"There is no magic number," Rizzo said.
NL East Notes: Nationals, Buehrle
2012/07/nl-east-notes-hamels-nationals.htmlIt seems unlikely that GM Mike Rizzo will trade for a premium pitcher like Zack Greinke or Matt Garza.
NL East Notes: Pence, Victorino, Johnson
2012/07/nl-east-notes-pence-victorino-johnson-1.htmlGM Mike Rizzo said the Nationals made all their splashy moves this past winter, Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post reports.
NL East Notes: Phillies, Suzuki, Bell, Bay
2012/08/nl-east-notes-phillies-suzuki-bell-bay.htmlThe Nationals don't see new catcher Kurt Suzuki as a "rental," GM Mike Rizzo told reporters (including CSN Washington's Mark…
Quick Hits: Padres, Cubs, Bourn, Sheets, Braves
2012/08/quick-hits-padres-cubs-bourn-sheets-braves.htmlPeople who know Nationals GM Mike Rizzo believe that Bourn has always been at the top of his wish list and the Phillies, Reds, and Marlins are also potential suitors this winter.
Poll: How Will Nationals Fare Without Strasburg?
2012/08/poll-how-will-nationals-fare-without-strasburg.htmlThere's no doubt the Nationals will be negatively impacted once Washington GM Mike Rizzo decides to call it a season for the former San Diego State star.
Quick Hits: Strasburg, Giants, Chavez, Sizemore
2012/08/quick-hits-strasburg-giants-chavez-sizemore.htmlBoras confirmed that he shared information with Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo but insisted that ultimately, the decision was made by the organization.
East Notes: Red Sox, Phillies, Nationals, Strasburg
2012/08/east-notes-red-sox-phillies-nationals-strasburg.htmlKen Rosenthal of FOX Sports opines that Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo could go back on the innings limit imposed…
Quick Hits: Profar, Strasburg, Miller, Inge, Phillips
2012/09/quick-hits-profar-miller-inge-phillips.htmlIn separate tweets from Kolko, GM Mike Rizzo confirmed Strasburg's shutdown date saying, "That seems like the right number of innings to end his season.
Quick Hits: Myers, Red Sox, Strasburg
2012/09/quick-hits-myers-red-sox-strasburg.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo deserves credit for protecting Stephen Strasburg and taking responsibility for his decision, Tom Verducci writes at SI.com.
Nationals Hope To Retain Adam LaRoche
2012/09/nationals-hope-to-retain-adam-laroche.htmlGM Mike Rizzo went on to praise his primary cleanup hitter...
NL Notes: Strasburg, Carpenter, Pirates
2012/09/nl-notes-strasburg-carpenter-pirates.htmlWhile Floridian Anthony Rizzo (Dolphins), Baltimore native Steve Clevenger (Ravens), and Virginian Shawn Camp (Redskins) came prepared, others were left to the mercy of jersey shopping in Pittsburgh.
MLBTR Originals
2012/09/mlbtr-originals-19.htmlNearly 30% of you said Mike Rizzo did the best job, as his Nationals have the best record in baseball.
East Notes: Utley, Phillies, Lowe, Mets
2012/09/east-notes-utley-phillies-lowe.htmlFormer Nationals pitcher Livan Hernandez says that if he were in General Manager Mike Rizzo's shoes, he would have shut…
Quick Hits: Cabrera, LaRoche, Astros, A’s
2012/09/quick-hits-cabrera-laroche-astros-as.htmlNationals General Manager Mike Rizzo told Adam LaRoche and his agent they will talk about his future shortly after the…
NL Notes: Cardinals, Davey Johnson, Giants
2012/09/nl-notes-cardinals-davey-johnson-giants.htmlDoes he want to manage next season? Johnson told reporters, including MLB.com's William Ladson, "I've had conversations with (GM Mike) Rizzo about that, and he had conversations with ownership.
NL East Notes: Johnson, Bell, Guillen, Phillies
2012/09/nl-east-notes-johnson-bell-guillen-phillies.html"We both feel comfortable where we are at in that process," Rizzo said.
NL East Notes: Nationals, Guillen, Phillies
2012/09/nl-east-notes-nationals-guillen-phillies.htmlTrading for Gio Gonzalez and bringing back Davey Johnson were some of the most important moves the Nationals made last offseason, GM Mike Rizzo told MLB.com's Bill Ladson.
Managerial Notes: Porter, Marlins, Red Sox
2012/09/managerial-notes-porter-red-sox.htmlThe Nationals allowed Porter to meet with the Astros despite his obvious value in D.C., general manager Mike Rizzo said in a statement issued by the team.
