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Found October 31, 2011 on Nats Triple Play:
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Your clubhouse leader for least surprising press release of the 2012 offseason:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, October 31, 2011DAVEY JOHNSON TO RETURN AS NATIONALS FIELD MANAGER IN 2012 The Washington Nationals today announced they have exercised Davey Johnson’s managerial option for the 2012 season. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Johnson will continue the on-field efforts he began on June 27, when he assumed the Nationals’ managerial helm. “After a series of discussions, it became obvious that the Nationals would be best served if Davey Johnson would continue as manager,” Rizzo said. “Davey’s remarkable connection to the clubhouse and D.C. community during the season’s final three months was well received. His baseball acumen coupled with a pro...
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