Kyle Lohse Rumors: Tuesday

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Washington GM Mike Rizzo told Jim Bowden of ESPN.com and MLB Network Radio that the Nationals don't have interest in Lohse presently (Twitter link).

NL East Notes: Hudson, Desmond, Halladay

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Nationals GM Mike Rizzo said he’s “open minded” to the notion of pursuing a contract extension with shortstop Ian Desmond before the season begins, Amanda Comak of the Washington Times reports (on Twitter).

Kyle Lohse Rumors: Wednesday

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Nationals GM Mike Rizzo told reporters today that Gio Gonzalez's connections with the Biogenesis clinic in Miami did not "intensify" the team's search for a starting pitcher, Amanda Comak of the Washington Times reports (on Twitter).

Nationals Notes: Gonzalez, Zimmermann, Rizzo

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Earlier today, we learned that Nats GM Mike Rizzo is “open minded” about pursuing an extension with shortstop Ian Desmond.

Nationals Avoid Arbitration With Jordan Zimmermann

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Zimmermann, 26, said earlier this week that he and the Nationals were still far apart on a deal and GM Mike Rizzo had similar comments on Wednesday.

Nationals Notes: Lerner, Suzuki, Young

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Rizzo's contract is only guaranteed through this season but the Nationals hold options on the general manager for 2014 and 2015.

NL East Notes: Rodriguez, Young, Stanton

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GM Mike Rizzo implied that right-hander Chris Young has an out-clause in his minor league deal with the Nationals, Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post reports (on Twitter).

East Notes: Red Sox, Ellsbury, Santana, Nationals

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In an Insider only piece for ESPN.com, Jim Bowden praises Nationals GM Mike Rizzo for his strong offseason.

Nationals Discuss Pre-Arbitration Extensions

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He was traded from Oakland just a month earlier): “I looked at as you know what? The organization gave me a chance to play and Mike Rizzo (Nationals GM) believed in me from the beginning and he gave me something that I felt was reasonable and gave me an opportunity and I said why not? The only way to keep getting up there and is keep improving and try to make the best of it.“You also look at the team and the guys that were coming up, you had Strasburg, Jordan Zimmermann, Ryan Zimmerman, Jayson Werth, Bryce Harper, you had all these guys and the pieces they were putting together, I felt like that rotation was going to get better and better and I was like why not be a part of it?“I think it was just me wanting to play baseball and I think it helped secure my family and me and it almost was to the point where it was like, you can roll the dice and see what happens, but you can never promise tomorrow.

Beltway Notes: Wieters, Jurrjens, Gonzalez, Rizzo

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Nats GM Mike Rizzo hinted to reporters (including Ladson) that Chris Young may opt out of his contract on or…… "We are certainly not going to keep him in the minor leagues if he has a chance at a big…

Offseason In Review: Washington Nationals

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It took until January, but ultimately GM Mike Rizzo was able to retain the 33-year-old on his terms: a two-year, $24MM deal.

East Notes: Happ, Romero, Mets, Nationals

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The Nationals are a scouting-first organization, but GM Mike Rizzo is open-minded to suggestions from their two top analytics people, Adam Cromie and Samuel Mondry-Cohen, writes Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post.

Nationals Notes: Desmond, Young

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"The decision is his," said GM Mike Rizzo.

Does Elvis Andrus Affect Ian Desmond?

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We'll see where it goes." GM Mike Rizzo said, "We don’t discuss negotiations with players and that type of thing.

Nationals Sign Chris Young

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Young does not have an out clause in his contract, GM Mike Rizzo told reporters including Amanda Comak of the Washington Times, but if a team came to him with a Major League deal, the Nationals would consider it.

Nationals, Mike Rizzo Working On Extension

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The Nationals want to keep General Manager Mike Rizzo in place for the long term and the club is currently in talks with him about a contract extension, according to Amanda Comak of The Washington Times.

Quick Hits: Managers, Nationals, Angels

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Instead of replacing set-up man Sean Burnett with a lefty specialist, GM Mike Rizzo added to the top of the bullpen by signing the premier relief pitcher available, closer Rafael Soriano.

Odds & Ends: Phillies, Span, Nats, Lohse

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But when that didn't happen, GM Mike Rizzo refocused on finding a left-handed hitting center fielder who could bat leadoff and rarely struck out.

Week In Review: 4/7/13 – 4/13/13

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The Nationals discussed an extension with GM Mike Rizzo.

Which GMs Are Most Active On The Waiver Wire?

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So, without further ado, here's the list, courtesy of MLBTR's Transaction Tracker (and I doubt you'll be surprised with who's at the top): Alex Anthopoulos, Blue Jays: 22 claims Brian Cashman, Yankees: 14 claims Jed Hoyer, Cubs: 10 claims Dan Duquette, Orioles: 8 claims Billy Beane, Athletics: 8 claims Chris Antonetti, Indians: 8 claims Jeff Luhnow, Astros: 7 claims Kevin Towers, Diamondbacks: 5 claims Dayton Moore, Royals: 5 claims Neal Huntington, Pirates: 5 claims Josh Byrnes, Padres: 5 claims Jon Daniels, Rangers: 5 claims Doug Melvin, Brewers: 4 claims Terry Ryan, Twins: 3 claims Brian Sabean, Giants: 3 claims Larry Beinfest, Marlins: 3 claims Frank Wren, Braves: 2 claims Ben Cherington, Red Sox: 2 claims Rick Hahn/Kenny Williams, White Sox: 2 claims Jerry Dipoto, Angels: 2 claims Sandy Alderson, Mets: 2 claims Ruben Amaro Jr., Phillies: 2 claims Andrew Friedman, Rays: 2 claims Dave Dombrowski, Tigers: 1 claim Jack Zduriencik, Mariners: 1 claim John Mozeliak, Cardinals: 1 claim Mike Rizzo, Nationals: 1 claim Obviously, because multiple teams bid on many of these players, we have no way of knowing if Rizzo, Dombrowski, Freidman and other GMs at the bottom of the list unsuccessfuly attempted to claim more players.

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