Quick Notes: GM and President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo's contract might be renewed per USA Today

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Washington Nationals are expected to exercise their option on GM Mike Rizzo's contract.

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Washington Nationals are expected to exercise their option on GM Mike Rizzo's contract, which has been the person running all things regarding baseball operations since midway through the 2009 season. Nightengale adds that the team has until the All-Star Break to decide whether to pick up Martinez’s option, which he reports is valued at $4MM.

As the Washington Post reported last week, Nationals manager Dave Martinez and president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo are each in the final guaranteed year of their respective contracts. It is also reported that the Former Boston Red Sox Owner Larry Lucchino might be interested in purchasing the Washington Nationals.

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