A message just popped up on my phone that the Nationals signed Dave Martinez to a three-year contract as their manager. Jon Heyman had the story on FanRag:
Martinez will be announced as Washington’s new manager after the World Series. It is believed the announcement is only being delayed out of deference to the Series, and MLB’s wish that teams avoid major announcements during baseball’s showcase.
Martinez, Joe Maddon’s bench coach since 2008, interviewed recently in Washington. Ex-Red Sox manager John Farrell also interviewed.
The Washington Post noted that Martinez had a full-day interview while Farrell’s confab with the team was much briefer.
Of course, Wade Boggs had the story days ago.
According to Chelsea Janes there is also an option:
BREAKING: Nationals have finalized deal with Davey Martinez. Three years and an option, according to a person familiar with the situation.
— Chelsea Janes (@chelsea_janes) October 29, 2017
Congratulations to Dave Martinez. He is going be another in the Mike Scioscia line of managers. The Nationals almost got a child of Scioscia two years ago in Bud Black, and now they have a grand child.
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