May 20, 2012

Johnson, Rizzo mum on manager's future

Nationals manager Davey Johnson and Mike Rizzo declined to talk about Johnson's future with the club. Johnson has two years left on his contract as a consultant. If he doesn't return as the skipper, he will play a major role in finding a manager.

Left field remains in Morse's future with Nats

Michael Morse received a day off Friday, a rest that Nationals manager Davey Johnson hopes will jolt the slugger out of a .189 skid over his past 13 games.

Davey: H. Rodriguez has bright future in 'pen

Nationals manager Davey Johnson said he still has confidence in reliever Henry Rodriguez, who is having an up-and-down season.

Recent Drafts have Nats well-stocked for future

The Nationals benefited from a pair of no-doubt-about-it No. 1 overall picks in the previous two First-Year Player Drafts, but Washington has plenty of young talent in its system beyond Stephen Strasburg and Bryce Harper.

Promising future in managing awaits Cora

A majority of folks in the game are sure Alex Cora someday will assume the position of manager. When he's done serving as a middle infield understudy and tutor, Cora will move a few feet to the his left and to the top step of some dugout and probably do some team proud as a [...]