Baker, not Black, might end up as Nats manager

In a stunning twist, the Nationals manager job wasn’t as completely settled as was reported, and word is, the club has reached out to Dusty Baker and will offer him the job.

While it has been widely reported that Bud Black was the guy, Baker is now very likely to be the one to succeed Matt Williams as Nats manager.

Nats people were said to be leaning toward Baker even over the weekend, though multiple reports suggested the job was already Black’s. Baker is seen as someone who can handle superstars, so he’d fit with the Nats, who have arguably baseball’s best player in Bryce Harper. Baker previously managed Barry Bonds and Sammy Sosa with much success.

The Nats were said to have been in talks with Black, but word is, nothing had ever been settled, despite the reports. The team had keen interest in Baker from the start.

More to come on this story.

In a surprise twist, Dusty Baker could be the next manager of the Nationals. (USATSI)

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