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Now... About Jim Riggleman

Obviously, Rizzo & Co. decided to call his bluff and decline the option, but that doesn’t excuse Riggleman from putting the ultimatum on the table. He wanted a commitment he hadn’t earned, especially when considering his mediocre managing career. The Nationals’ turnaround this month now looks like a poorly-played bargaining chip rather than a sign of change for a fledgling franchise.

Simply put, one strong month of leadership and winning doesn’t balance the last two seasons of forgettable baseball.