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Nationals Manager Riggleman resigns because of contract

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HokieOs Major Leaguer Cup of Coffee

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Eh, I'm on the other side of it. I don't think the Nationals have to give him an extension yet. Wait til the end of July, then offer him one if they show some proloinged success. I don't know why Riggleman is so impatient.

It's only a one year extension. Now I think the resignation is a bit rash but really, why couldn't the Nats commit to ONE year to the guy? They're heading in the right direction... but I wonder if it's believed that they're improving due to the talent coming in and in spite of Riggleman.

And let me be clear, I think Riggleman is stupid too here... but the entire thing makes the Nats look like a rinky dink circus.

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He should of played out his contract. He signed it. It is an agreement for a length of time.

Touchy little baby. Maybe he turns the team around has a great record and in the offseason gets a wonderful deal either there or in a better city?

Davey Johnson pulled the same thing basically on Peter Angelos. He wanted an extension or he'd quit with a year remaining so PGA accepted his resignation.

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His agent was on the local sports radio. He said that Rizzo hasn't spoken to him in several weeks. Won't even discuss current roster moves with him. Seems like there is a lot more going on here.

I agree. He was beating around the bush saying that he was on a short leash and made reference to not being able to make the pitching moves he wanted to, etc. It sounds like the GM wouldn't let the manager be the manager. Personally, I think Buck is going through the same thing to some extent here in Baltimore. Just look at his management style last season (throw-away season, do whatever you want) vs. this season (new season, do what we tell you). He's a totally different manager.

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Career suicide. He signed a contract and because he couldn't get an extension he quits in mid-season? Quitter. I don't care if you hate your GM, you have your team on a roll and if they keep winning and the Nats don't want to extend you next year, you'll have lots of job opportunities, instead he up and quits his men. I doubt he'll get another major league job and I can't imagine anyone hiring this guy as a manager again. Ridiculous.

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It's only a one year extension. Now I think the resignation is a bit rash but really, why couldn't the Nats commit to ONE year to the guy? They're heading in the right direction... but I wonder if it's believed that they're improving due to the talent coming in and in spite of Riggleman.

And let me be clear, I think Riggleman is stupid too here... but the entire thing makes the Nats look like a rinky dink circus.

He's turning his back on his players.

Bush-league move. You signed a contract, play it out. If you do well enough don't you think they'd pick the option up anyway?

^^ This.

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Career suicide. He signed a contract and because he couldn't get an extension he quits in mid-season? Quitter. I don't care if you hate your GM, you have your team on a roll and if they keep winning and the Nats don't want to extend you next year, you'll have lots of job opportunities, instead he up and quits his men. I doubt he'll get another major league job and I can't imagine anyone hiring this guy as a manager again. Ridiculous.

Agreed. I would never support someone who quits in the manner in which Riggleman did.

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Probably felt disrespected or something, like they owed it to him for how good the Nats were playing. I don't get it from Washington's standpoint though, did they feel disrespected over being given the ultimatum, or were they really undecided whether they wanted to exercise his option?

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Davey Johnson pulled the same thing basically on Peter Angelos. He wanted an extension or he'd quit with a year remaining so PGA accepted his resignation.

One BIG difference between the two situations.

Speaking of Davey, sounds like he'll take the job if it's offered to him.

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I understand how he felt, but you can't quit that way. He signed a year-long contract and he needed to honor it. By definition, a year-long contract means you might only be working that one year.

That being said, Rizzo should have never let it get to this point. You don't want him back? Tell him that, express your appreciation for what he's done for you in the past, and move on. If the accounts of dodging discussions and avoiding the issue are true, that's chicken poop. Man up and be straight with your employee.

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