The Morning Briefing: Davey and Mike "Meet the Press."

Good Wednesday Morning, Washington Nationals Fans.

Today's Top Story: Davey and Mike Meet the Press

Yesterday, for the first time in a while, President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made themselves available via ZOOM.

Typically, both front-office executives would have been available during the Winter Meetings; however, it's 2020, so nothing is expected. Since the Winter Meetings were held virtually, there hasn't been a press avail in a while. That all changed yesterday. While there wasn't any big news that came out of the meetings, but there were some exciting quotes and headlines. Our friends at Talk Nats.com has a great recap and worth your time. Here is an expert: "In Rizzo's and Davey's media session, they tried to avoid discussing names outside of the organization, but the exception was the Chicago Cubs former All-Star and MVP Kris Bryant who Davey admitted has "come up" in conversations." [Click here to read the full article].

One headline that did catch our eye is that Mike Rizzo dispels the idea of acquiring Chicago Cubs third baseman Kis Bryant. ESPN has the details: "Moments after his manager mentioned that Chicago Cubs star Kris Bryant has "come up" in conversations, Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo quashed any ideas of acquiring the former MVP."

The Latest Articles on the Nats Report from this Week:

• Another Round in MLB Playoffs broadcasted on ESPN?
• Are the New York Mets the Team to Beat in the NL East?
• Cleveland Owner Confirms Name Change
• Report: Cleveland's Baseball Team Will Drop Its "Indians" Team Name

Other Washington Nationals Headlines & Major League Baseball Headlines:

• Nats manager will take COVID-19 vaccine but won't require players via NBC Sports Washington.
• The Nationals have had a quiet winter, but Mike Rizzo says they are ready to build via the Washington Post
• MLB owners want to delay start of 2021 season, per report; MLBPA says players are planning to start on time via CBS Sports
• Rizzo: Big bat is No. 1 priority, owners willing to pay for it via MASN Sports Washington
• Dusty Baker, 71, unsure whether he wants to manage Houston Astros beyond 2021 via ESPN
• Washington Nationals: Luis Avilan may sneak on the roster via District on Deck

Latest Headlines and News from teams in the NL East:

New York Mets:

• Scott Boras Applauds Mets’ New Direction, Talks Michael Conforto via MetsMerized Online

Atlanta Braves:

• Will Freddie Freeman make the Hall of Fame? via Talking Chop

Philadelphia Phillies:

• Philadelphia Phillies: 3 affordable free agent catchers to “replace” JT via Section 215

Miami Marlins:

• Why Peyton Burdick of the Miami Marlins is highly rated via Yanks go Yard