Thought to be General Manager Mike Rizzo's top candidate, sources have confirmed that the Nationals intend to make Matt Williams the next manager of the team. Rizzo has given us a few hints that this was apparent, heres a quote: “You screwed up, Matt Williams put you in a locker. And that was end of it. Mark Grace, Matt Williams, Jay Bell, Luis Gonzalez — those were the guys who gave the fines, jump peoples’ asses, put a guy in a locker.”
They also intend to keep bench coach Randy Knorr in the same position. Knorr was the favorite in the clubhouse and of most fans collectively based on the simple fact of keeping the continuity and spirit of the club together. The dilemma they're faced with now is the entire coaching staff. It's doubtful that hitting coach Rick Shu, pitching coach Steve McCatty, 3b coach Trent Jewette and 1b coach Tony Turrasco keep their jobs. Managers usually have their own people in mind when it comes to hiring a staff and full turnover usually happens in the case of hiring a manager outside of the organization. In any case, obviously keeping Knorr as bench coach is smart but will he take it? Only time will tell. -William
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