Alright, we’ve got a manager, and a hitting coach. It’s hard to know what to make of Kevin Long — as for Dave Martinez, one would assume — or at least hope — that he feels less pressure from ownership and a little more at ease when he steps into the manager’s office.
Here’s the beat from South Capitol Street.
Nats introduce Dave Martinez
Martinez and Rizzo spoke for four hours in Tampa, making him the frontrunner for and eventual winner of the job. Also, apparently the Nationals are going to start doing Sunday Fundays with late arrivals to the ballpark and team breakfasts.