The latest Davey Johnson MLB and fantasy baseball news

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:52:54 -0700

The initial evaluation of the MRI on Washington Nationals OF Jayson Werth's (hamstring) right hamstring were "pretty negative," Manager Davey Johnson said before the game Thursday, May 9. It was an encouraging sign that the lingering tightness in the leg muscle isn't serious. Werth hasn't played in a week, since May 2, when he left after five innings when the hamstring tightened on him again after resting it for two games. Johnson suggested on Wednesday that Werth's recent bout with a stomach bug has deprived his body of fluids and the dehydration is the root of the continued muscle cramping.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 12:19:13 -0700

Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson said more roster cuts would be announced Monday, March 18, and added that his starting lineup would begin playing on an everyday basis for nine innings a game. During the final week of camp, Johnson plans to back off again so that the regular players don't get worn down before Opening Day.

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| Source: The Washington Post - Adam Kilgore

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 01:03:34 -0800

Washington Nationals OF Bryce Harper got a day off Thursday, Feb. 28, but he will be back in the lineup Friday, March 1, to play center field. Manager Davey Johnson said on the days he chooses to rest OF Denard Span in center, Harper could be shifted over.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:58:49 -0800

Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson said SP Christian Garcia's stuff is almost at the level of SP Stephen Strasburg, and the team thinks he could be a starter.

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| Source: FOXSports.com - Jon Paul Morosi

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:57:00 -0800

Washington Nationals OF Bryce Harper said he likes hitting second in the batting order, however, skipper Davey Johnson hinted that he may prefer to have Harper hit lower in the lineup.

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| Source: FOXSports.com - Jon Paul Morosi

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 10:29:26 -0800

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Johnson are leaving the Winter Meetings Wednesday, Dec. 5, a day early.

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| Source: The Washington Post - Adam Kilgore

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 12:17:42 -0800

Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson said C Kurt Suzuki would begin the season as the starter, until C Wilson Ramos (knee) proves he is healthy.

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| Source: NatsInsider.com - Mark Zuckerman

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:27:36 -0800

Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson was named the National League Manager of the Year Tuesday, Nov. 13. It is the second time Johnson has won the award, with the other coming in 1997 with the Baltimore Orioles.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:04:19 -0800

The Washington Nationals agreed to terms on a one-year deal with manager Davey Johnson Friday, Nov. 9, according to a baseball source. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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| Source: MLB.com - Bill Ladson

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:49:24 -0800

Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson said he plans to retire after the 2013 season, according to a person familiar with the team's negotiations to bring him back for one more season. Both sides are on the brink of finalizing a one-year contract. Johnson will become a special adviser to general manager Mike Rizzo in 2014. Bench coach Randy Knorr will be the leading candidate to take over as manager following Johnson's retirement.

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| Source: The Washington Post - Adam Kilgore