Posts Tagged ‘Jim Riggleman’

Nats fall to Braves; Zimmerman ejected, but might be best player to build around in MLB

A day after Scott Olsen reminded us that he is probably a 5 inning pitcher at best (though he disagrees) the Washington Nationals looked to tie their midweek series with the Atlanta Braves. Despite Ryan Zimmerman’s first ever ejection (video from nationals.com) — manager Jim Riggleman was also sent to the clubhouse with is de [...]

Mark Lerner, Jim Riggleman chats on nationals.com this week

On Wednesday at 1 p.m. Washington Nationals owner Mark Lerner (seen here texting on an invisible smart phone) will be chatting on nationals.com (click that link above, you have to be registered to participate). Suggested question: “why are you waiting until late February (maybe) to sell single-game tickets?
On Friday at 11 a.m. manager Jim Riggleman [...]

Nats: Baseball Prospectus Q&A with Jim Riggleman

Prospectus Q&A Jim Riggleman – The PostRiggleman answers about 20 questions from David Laurila. All of the answers are a paragraph long and fairly thoughtful. He calls strikeouts “unproductive outs” and talks about how even with restrictive pitch counts, young hurlers sometimes get hurt, among other things. Not mentioned — him being from suburban Montgomery [...]

Jim Riggleman introduced as Nats manager

Riggleman officially takes Nationals’ reins – The PostRiggleman keeps ‘dream’ job with Nationals – The Wash. TimesRiggleman hired as Nationals manager – nationals.comValentine moving on after Nats’ decision – nationals.comThe Washington Nationals held a press conference yesterday to announce that Jim Riggleman had his interim tag removed from his title. It is believed he signed [...]

Nats: Riggleman press conference on Comcast Sports Net at 2:30

Good news Washingtonians, you can watch the the Jim Riggleman press conference at 2:30 p.m. today on Comcast Sports Net Washington. Why support the Baltimore-based, Peter Angelos-owned, anti-Washington/Nats MASN when you don’t have to?
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Nats: Jim Riggleman named manager, Ryan Zimmerman wins gold glove

After search, Riggleman is the Nats’ man – The PostNationals’ Zimmerman earns first Gold Glove – The Wash. TimesNationals keeping Riggleman as manager – The Wash. TimesIn seemingly another PR blunder, the Washington Nationals stepped on the news of Ryan Zimmerman’s first gold glove win by announcing that Jim Riggleman would be retained as manager [...]

Riggleman looks to be the choice as Nats manager

Nats’ search for manager could lead to Riggleman – The PostRiggleman: Nats to decide soon – nationals.comInterim manager Jim Riggleman likes his chances to be hired full time as Washington Nationals manager. The only other interviews the Nats have conducted have been with Bobby Valentine and Bob Melvin. Valentine would cost a lot of money, [...]

Mattingly won’t interview; Riggleman likely 2010 Nats manager

Riggleman could stay with Nationals – The Wash. TimesDon Mattingly, bench coach of the Los Angeles Dodgers, has removed himself from consideration as next Washington Nationals manager. Given that the Nats have recently supplied Riggleman with “new electronic equipment” it seems they have the intention of keeping him around. The knock on the Nats is [...]

Jim Riggleman doesn’t care about the future; Nats lose to Phillies

Riggleman Isn’t Ready to Throw in the Towel – The PostRiggleman still plans to stick mostly with veterans – The Wash. TimesNationals manager Jim Riggleman hasn’t played Ian Desmond yet, the only potential position player prospect that the Nats have called up. He’d rather not upset Cristian Guzman (owed something like $8 million next year) [...]

Riggleman runs; Marrero up to AA; D.C. owners terrible

No Matter How Nats Fare, Riggleman Is on the Run – The PostInterim Nationals manager Jim Riggleman runs 5-6 miles a day.
Promotion brightens prospects for Marrero – The Wash. TimesProspect Chris Marrero is finally in AA Harrisburg.
THOMAS BOSWELL – Once Again, A Public Trust In Jeopardy – The PostBeing a D.C. sports fan means suffering [...]

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