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Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo speaks with manager Dave Martinez, seen in Rizzo's sunglasses, before the home opener baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Rizzo trying to keep Nats staff together

By David Driver - Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo, left, shakes hands with manager Dave Martinez on the field before the home opener baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Bryce Harper on GM Mike Rizzo: ‘One of the best’

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Mike Rizzo, general manager of the Washington Nationals, talks with reporters at the annual baseball general managers' meetings, Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) ** FILE **

Mike Rizzo, Nationals general manager, gets contracted extended

By Kevin Leitzell - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo speaks during a media availability before the home opener baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo gets 2-year extension

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Hellickson adds an arm to Nats’ competition for 5th starter

By CHUCK KING - Associated Press

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo speaks during a news conference before Game 4 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) ** FILE **

Mike Rizzo’s wait could end up costing Nationals

By Deron Snyder

New Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez gestures during a baseball press conference, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Dave Martinez’s to-do list begins, ends with title

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

New Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez gestures during a baseball press conference, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nats manager Martinez: ‘We’re here to win the World Series’

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo speaks during a news conference before Game 4 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) ** FILE **

Mike Rizzo’s contract needs to be Nationals’ next move

By Thom Loverro

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2016, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker pauses in the dugout before a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park in Washington. The Nationals announced Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, that Baker won't be back next season. Baker led the Nationals to the NL East title in each of his two years with the club. But Washington lost its NL Division Series both times. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Options for Washington Nationals next manager

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker talks during a news conference after Game 4 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, in Chicago. The Nationals won 5-0. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Dusty Baker learns Nationals can’t be trusted

By Thom Loverro

FILE - In this March 11, 2017, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker talks to reporters in the dugout before playing New York Mets in a spring training baseball game in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The Nationals announced Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, that Baker won't be back next season. Baker led the Nationals to the NL East title in each of his two years with the club. But Washington lost its NL Division Series both times. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Baker gone as manager of Nationals after 2 NL East titles

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

The Nationals' 97 wins this season vaulted Dusty Baker into 14th all-time on the managerial win list. Twelve of the 13 in front of him are in the Baseball Hall of Fame. (Associated PRess)

Dusty Baker out as Nationals manager

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo speaks during a news conference before Game 4 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) ** FILE **

Dusty Baker’s ouster came from the top

By Thom Loverro

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) stands in the outfield during practice at Wrigley Field, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Chicago. Game 3 of the National League Division Series between the Nationals and Cubs is Monday. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Stephen Strasburg makes start following bizarre 24 hours

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer walks onto the field during practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, in Washington. Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs is Friday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Max Scherzer’s status remains unclear

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Max Scherzer, left, walks with Paul Lessard, the team's director of athletic training, during a baseball workout at Nationals Park, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, in Washington. The Nationals host the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Friday. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Nats GM: Scherzer to face Cubs but not decided when

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper grabs his knee after he was injured running to first during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bryce Harper has ‘significant’ bone bruise

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Jim Riggleman resigned as manager over a contract dispute Thursday, June 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt, File)

If anyone knows how the Nationals handle managerial contracts, it’s Jim Riggleman

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo had his contract option picked up on Saturday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

What can the Nationals do to fix the worst bullpen in team history?

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times