Danny Espinosa Rumors: Monday
2012/12/danny-espinosa-rumors-monday.htmlThe Nationals are more willing to trade Mike Morse than Espinosa, with GM Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Johnson still steadfast supporters of Espinosa, writes Mark Zuckerman of CSNWashington.com.
Free Agent Rumors: Oswalt, Delmon, Sizemore, Ross, Ludwick
2012/12/free-agent-rumors-sanchez-soriano-pelfrey-giambi.htmlRival executives view the Nationals as a good fit for Mike Pelfrey, especially considering GM Mike Rizzo and Scott Boras have a history of working out deals, says Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com (Twitterlinks).
Latest On Mike Morse
2012/12/latest-on-mike-morse.htmlRizzo told reporters he has not had contact yet with the Orioles at the Winter Meetings.
NL East Notes: Sean Burnett, Reed Johnson, Nolasco
2012/12/nl-east-notes-12.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo does not "see a fit financially or term-wise" with free agent lefty Sean Burnett, he told reporters including Mark Zuckerman today, but he won't rule anything out as the team seeks a second lefty in the bullpen to pair with the newly re-signed Zach Duke.
AL East Notes: O’s, Morse, Red Sox, Yankees
2012/12/al-east-notes-os-morse-red-sox-yankees.htmlWe heard yesterday that Baltimore's interest in Morse was "lukewarm" and that GM Mike Rizzo hadn't been in contact with the Orioles yet in Nashville, though that could change.
NL East Notes: LaRoche, Nats, Mets, Niese
2012/12/nl-east-notes-laroche-nats-mets-niese.htmlAccording to Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post, Nationals GM Mike Rizzo talked to LaRoche's agent last night.
NL East Notes: Braves, Nationals, Phillies
2012/12/nl-east-notes-braves-nationals-phillies.htmlNationals manager Davey Johnson said he has received “positive signs” from GM Mike Rizzo that Washington will re-sign free agent first baseman Adam LaRoche before Christmas, Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post reports (on Twitter).
Nationals Aim To Resolve LaRoche Talks
2012/12/nationals-aim-to-resolve-laroche-talks.htmlThough general manager Mike Rizzo wouldn’t issue the free agent first baseman an ultimatum, he might deliver “something close to it.” The Nationals made LaRoche a two-year offer earlier in the offseason after he declined a qualifying offer.
Nationals & LaRoche Inching Towards New Contract
2012/12/nationals-laroche-inching-towards-new-contracts.htmlGM Mike Rizzo has not yet indicated a willingness to meet that demand, but he has said the team will proceed with internal options -- specifically Mike Morse and Tyler Moore -- should the two sides fail to reach a deal.
Poll: Will LaRoche Get A Three Year Deal?
2012/12/poll-will-laroche-get-a-three-year-deal.htmlIt looked like General Manager Mike Rizzo & Co.
Cafardo On Cubs, Ellsbury, Morneau, Dodgers
2013/01/cafardo-on-cubs-ellsbury-morneau-dodgers.html“When we got here, we identified one core player [Starlin Castro] and now we can look around and see Anthony Rizzo, Darwin Barney, Jeff Samardzija , and others.
Rizzo On Finding Middle Ground With LaRoche
2013/01/rizzo-on-finding-middle-ground-with-laroche.htmlIt was reported that the Nationals were confident that no one would go to three years for the veteran, but General Manager Mike Rizzo told reporters on a conference call this afternoon that he saw it as a very real possibility.
Nationals Scouting Javier Vazquez
2013/01/nationals-scouting-javier-vazquez.htmlThe Nationals are scouting Javier Vazquez as GM Mike Rizzo traveled to Puerto Rico this evening to watch the veteran right-hander pitch, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com (on Twitter).
GM Notes: Cherington, Rizzo, Colletti
2013/01/gm-notes-cherington-rizzo.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo faces the task of improving a 98-win team this offseason and recently took a break from the action to chat with MLB.com's Bill Ladson on the state of Nationals baseball.
Javier Vazquez “Not In A Hurry” To Sign
2013/01/javier-vazquez-not-in-a-hurry-or-under-pressure-to-sign.htmlIn fact, GM Mike Rizzo traveled to Puerto Rico Wednesday to see Vazquez throw six innings with 10 strikeouts and his fastball reportedly touching 95 mph.
MLBTR Originals
2013/01/ml-2.htmlZach Links participated in the conference call announcing the Nationals' signing of Adam LaRoche and reported GM Mike Rizzo was in an "enviable position in negotiations," but was anxious to finalize the deal.
Zduriencik Happy To Add “Big-Time Power” To M’s
2013/01/morse-brings-big-time-power-to-mariners-lineup.html"We've already talked to some people and had some discussions with people....We like our catching in the organization and we've…… "So at the end we were able to satisfy what we wanted and I think Oakland was able to satisfy…
NL East Notes: Soriano, Nationals, Mets
2013/01/nl-east-notes-soriano-nationals-mets.htmlWashington has drafted well under GM Mike Rizzo, but trades have also played a vital role in transforming the Nationals into one of baseball's best teams, as Zachary Levine of Baseball Prospectus explains.
Nationals Avoid Arbitration With Drew Storen
2013/01/nationals-avoid-arbitration-with-drew-storen.htmlThe newly-acquired Rafael Soriano will close for the Nats in 2013 but GM Mike Rizzo made it known today that he is still confident in Storen's abilities.
NL East Notes: Wilson, Mets, Nationals
2013/01/nl-east-notes-wilson-mets.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo said earlier today that the club is close to finalizing deals with a few of their arbitration eligible players but declined to say which ones, tweets Amanda Comak of the Washington Times.
Nats Open To Extensions For Zimmermann, Desmond
2013/01/nats-open-to-extensions-for-zimmermann-desmond.htmlGeneral manager Mike Rizzo said he's hopeful of avoiding an arbitration hearing with Zimmermann but will go to hearing if it's necessary.
NL East Notes: Upton, Rizzo, Nationals, Marlins
2013/01/nl-east-notes-upton-rizzo-nationals-marlins.htmlRizzo anticipates that the Nats won't have any problems affording some of their key young players as they become more expensive.
Nationals Notes: Zimmermann, Vazquez, Span
2013/01/nats-notes-zimmermann-vasquez-span.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo says there's nothing new to report regarding free agent Javier Vazquez's status, writes Dan Kolko of MASNSports.com (on Twitter).
NL Notes: Cubs, Bailey, Rolen, Braves, Nats Bullpen
2013/01/nl-notes-cubs-bailey-rolen-braves-nats-bullpen.htmlGM Mike Rizzo met with Storen and Clippard this weekend to reassure them that acquiring Soriano was not a reflection…
Quick Hits: Indians, Mark Prior, Phillies, Mark Lerner
2013/02/quick-hits-indians-mark-prior-phillies-mark-lerner.htmlNationals principal owner Mark Lerner told college students at a conference directed toward finding a career in sports that he often learns of deals made by his GM Mike Rizzo by visiting MLB Trade Rumors, writes James Wagner of The Washington Post.
