The Next Nationals Manager?

Jim Riggleman has done a decent job since the Nationals fired Manny Acta. While some feel Manny had to go, others think Manny would have similar success at this point in the season with this team. Nyjer Morgan just does not get that good because of Riggleman.

That said, thoughts of what is going to occur in 2010 with the team are afloat. Of course there will be that pesky pitching thing. But who will lead this time? Funny that it is now rumored Bobby Valentine and Buck Showalter are on the Nationals list of interviews. The Sports Freak and I discussed this very topic when Riggleman took over. Well, not Showalter, but definitely Bobby V.

Showalter, I had not anticipated. I'm curious to see what he can bring to the table, but that may be the issue. Good solid veteran manager is what the Nationals need. While Showalter has been around awhile, I don't know if he fits the bill.

Valentine was a manager in MLB, probably most famously with the New York Mets. Once after being ejected from a game, he decided to return to the dugout with fake glasses, nose, and moustache. A little humor and personality just might be whtat the Nationals need in a leader. He currently manages a team in Japan, but they will not renew him after this season.