Kasten happy Rizzo received extension

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Rizzo would be named interim GM in March of 2009 and received full-time status a few months later.

“Mike has a real gift for examining players and being able to tell which players are going to be successful and the ones who are not. It’s not a perfect science,Wholesale Kansas City Royals Hats, obviously,Colorado Rockies Hats,” Kasten said. “It was very clear he wanted to be a GM. He was preparing for it while he was a scouting director — learning everything he could.
The Nationals started talking to Rizzo about an extension after Kasten resigned from his role as president of the club.
The team also has its share of sluggers in the system including Bryce Harper who is expected to be in the big leagues in two years.
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“It’s something every successful franchise needs,Minnesota Twins Hats,” Kasten said via telephone. “It a great step for the franchise and also a great indication to the fans about how serious the organization is about building long-term success.”
“He asked good questions to the best people in the business,Oakland Athletics Hats, With addition to having all the skills to being a scout,Tampa Bay Rays Hats, he also did other things that he could to become a GM.”
Former Nationals president Stan Kasten was happy to learn that the club promoted general manager Mike Rizzo to executive vice president of baseball operations and gave him a five-year extension.
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When reached by phone,September Baseball under a Harvest Moon,Cleveland Indians Hats, Kasten said the Nationals giving Rizzo the extension is an important demonstration of stability for the franchise.