NL Notes: Cashner, Rizzo, Phillies, Thome, Wheeler
2013/04/nl-notes-cashner-rizzo-phillies-thome-wheeler.htmlPadres pitcher Andrew Cashner feels that the January 2012 trade that sent him to San Diego (with Kyung-Min Na) for Anthony Rizzo and Zach Cates was good for him and for Rizzo, Bill Center of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Transaction Retrospection: The Mat Latos Trade
2013/05/transaction-retrospection-the-mat-latos-trade.htmlSo much so, in fact, that they traded Anthony Rizzo less than a month after acquiring Alonso in the Latos deal.
Quick Hits: McCann, Zimmermann, Ryu, Twins
2013/05/quick-hits-mccann-zimmermann-ryu.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo told MLB.com's Bill Ladson that he's approached Jordan Zimmermann's agents at SFX about the possibility of a contract extension.
Extension Candidate: Jordan Zimmermann
2013/05/extension-candidate-jordan-zimmermann.htmlOn Monday, it was reported that Nationals GM Mike Rizzo has approached Jordan Zimmermann's representatives at SFX about a potential contract extension.
NL Notes: Cardinals, McCann, Wheeler, Dodgers, Cubs
2013/05/nl-notes-cardinals-mccann-wheeler-dodgers-cubs.htmlMore importantly, the club maintained roster flexibility and youth by choosing to go with the promising Anthony Rizzo at first and a veteran platoon in right field.
Chicago Notes: Stewart, Hoyer, Hahn
2013/05/chicago-notes-stewart-hoyer-hahn.htmlWith the Cubs in Washington to face the Nationals this weekend, Hoyer praised Mike Rizzo's job in gradually turning the Nats from also-rans into World Series contenders.
Cubs Extend Anthony Rizzo
2013/05/cubs-to-sign-anthony-rizzo-to-seven-year-extension.htmlThe Cubs have a new face of the franchise, and his name is Anthony Rizzo.
No Current Talks Between Nationals, Zimmermann
2013/05/no-current-talks-between-nationals-zimmermann.htmlJordan Zimmermann's name has popped up in extension rumors as of late, following a quote from Nationals GM Mike Rizzo stating that he had talked to Zimmernann's agents at SFX about a long-term deal.
Anthony Rizzo Extension Reactions
2013/05/anthony-rizzo-extension-reactions.htmlThe Cubs made their seven-year, $41MM extension of Anthony Rizzo official earlier today and will hold a press conference to announce the move at 3pm.
Cubs Notes: Rizzo, Samardzija, Draft, Offseason
2013/05/cubs-notes-rizzo-samardzija-draft-offseason.htmlEarlier today, the Cubs confirmed last night's reports of a seven-year extension for Anthony Rizzo.
AL East Notes: Jurrjens, Orioles, Yankees, Blue Jays
2013/05/al-east-notes-11.htmlThe Yankees are trying to lower their payroll and one way to do so is to gain cost certainty with deals like the one Anthony Rizzo received from the Cubs.
NL Notes: Shortstops, Cardinals, Bourn, Cubs, Padres
2013/05/nl-notes-shortstops-cardinals-bourn-cubs-padres.htmlBut that's not how it went down." With long-term deals locking up cornerstone infielders Starlin Castro and Anthony Rizzo, the Cubs could turn their attention to spending on pitching, writes Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times.
NL Notes: Samardzija, Brian Wilson, Phillies, Braves
2013/05/nl-notes-samardzija-brian-wilson-phillies-braves.htmlFirst baseman Anthony Rizzo has a new seven-year, $41MM deal with the Cubs, but pitcher Jeff Samardzija says he isn't ready to talk contract with the club, writes Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times.
NL Central Notes: Rizzo, Cardinals, K-Rod, Brewers
2013/05/nl-central-notes-rizzo-cardinals-k-rod-brewers.htmlIf the Cubs pick up both option years on the deal, Rizzo could hit the market at age 32, young enough to score another nice contract.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Halladay, Porcello, Dodgers
2013/05/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-1-8.htmlNASORB looks at what the Anthony Rizzo extension could mean for the Mariners.
Contract Extensions Changing The Free Agent Market
2013/05/extensions-leading.htmlThat means that Anthony Rizzo's seven-year, $41MM pact - which was widely viewed as a win for the Cubs - had input from the union along the way.
Week In Review: 5/12/13 – 5/18/13
2013/05/week-in-review-51213-51813.htmlThe Cubs signed first baseman Anthony Rizzo to a $41MM extension.
Latest On Nationals, Mike Rizzo
2013/05/latest-on-nationals-mike-rizzo.htmlIn an April 29th poll of over 28,000 MLBTR readers, 3.25% voted for the Nationals' Mike Rizzo as the best GM in baseball.
NL East Notes: Utley, Amaro, Rizzo, Braves
2013/05/nl-east-notes-amaro-rizzo-braves.htmlThe Nationals aren't living up to their status as World Series favorites, but GM Mike Rizzo said the team isn't…… "I think we put together a roster that we feel is going to contend....We feel we have the roster in…
Quick Hits: Beltran, D’Backs, Montero, Draft, Cashner
2013/05/quick-hits-beltran-dbacks-draft-cashner.htmlIf Cashner develops into a solid starter, it will obviously give the Padres a much greater return on the Anthony Rizzo trade from January 2012.
Rosenthal On Rizzo, Altuve, Mattingly
2013/05/rosenthal-on-rizzo-altuve-mattingly.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo might make an intriguing free agent after the 2015 season, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal says in a recent video.
NL East Notes: Nationals, Lee, Papelbon, Phillies
2013/05/nl-east-notes-9.htmlNationals General Manager Mike Rizzo said today that he is not actively seeking roster upgrades from the outside, tweets Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports.
Hoyer On Bullpen, Walks, Feldman, Soriano, Draft
2013/06/hoyer-on.htmlWe've tried to bring in hitters...Rizzo has a good approach at the plate, DeJesus is excellent, Nate Schierholtz, Valbuena's a good on-base guy.
East Notes: Phillies, Harper, Marrero, Cano
2013/06/east-notes-9.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo downplayed Bryce Harper's visit to orthopedic surgeon Dr.
NL East Notes: Marlins, Nolasco, Nats, Phillies
2013/06/nl-east-notes-marlins-nolasco-nats-phillies.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo plans to let his club get healthy before he starts getting involved in trades, writes Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post.
