Rizzo, Abrams and Washington Nationals
Nationals’ Mike Rizzo says CJ Abrams is ‘still our guy’
While Rizzo acknowledges this team hasn’t produced “a record I wanted,” the GM says he sees progress and hopes ownership will add to the roster this offseason.
Nationals GM Mike Rizzo says long-term view of CJ Abrams is unchanged despite demotion
Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said Friday his long-term view of CJ Abrams has not changed after the team’s decision to demote the All-Star shortstop last week. Abrams was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday for the final nine days of the regular season for what the team described as an internal matter.
CJ Abrams' demotion was in his 'best interest' after all-night casino trip, says Nationals GM Mike Rizzo
Only five games remain in the 2024 season for the Washington Nationals, who will play their last eight games without All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams. Abrams was demoted to the minors this past Saturday after staying out at a casino until 8 a.
Rizzo on Abrams following demotion: "He's still our guy"
The Nationals’ decision to demote CJ Abrams for disciplinary, not performance, reasons last week hasn’t changed the organization’s outlook on their All-Star shortstop for 2025 and beyond, general manager Mike Rizzo insisted today.
Nationals’ Rizzo On Offseason Spending, Rotation, CJ Abrams
Nationals GM Mike Rizzo expects ownership to be willing to spend this winter. He also talked about his rotation and demoting shortstop CJ Abrams.
Nationals' Rizzo: Long-term view of Abrams unchanged despite demotion
Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said Friday his long-term view of CJ Abrams has not changed after the team’s decision to demote the All-Star shortstop last week.Abrams was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday for the final nine days of the regular season for what the team described as an internal matter.
GM Mike Rizzo Discusses Offseason Spending, Planning 'Opportunistic' Free Agency
The Washington Nationals aren't going to sit out this winter's free agency, but they're not guaranteed to be big spenders ...
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2024 a season of excitement, growing pains for young Nats
The Nationals headed into the final weekend of the 2024 regular season with the opportunity to tie or surpass last year’s win total. Before the Nats won Game No. 70 with a 9-1 victory over the ...
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Is there a place for Williams on 2025 staff after bounceback year?
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Rizzo: Nationals Looking For Middle-Of-The-Order Bats
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Q&A: Nats GM Rizzo talks young core, offseason plans
In a recent conversation with MLB.com at Citi Field, Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo spoke on a wide range of topics, from the team’s young players on the Major League roster to the offseason ...
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