The former Washington Nationals manager resigned out of the blue on Thursday, just as his team hit the .500 mark upon winning their 11th game in 12 opportunities.
According to general manager Mike Rizzo, Riggleman called it quits after he asked the team pick up the $600,000 option on his contract for 2012 and the club declined to do so. He had this to say about his management skills:
"I know I’m not Casey Stengel but I do feel like I know what I’m doing."
The Nationals will likely name an interim manager this Friday before they face the Chicago White Sox. Happy trails, Jim!
[Daily Pitch]
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