Mike Rizzo paying for Nationals fans' beer on Monday: Here's where to grab one
Former Nationals GM paying for beer for fans
Fans can grab a beer before the Home Run Derby from 5 to 7 p.m. at Penn Quarter Sports Tavern or Walter?s Sports Bar.
WASHINGTON - First round on Riz!
Washington Nationals' former general manager Mike Rizzo is giving a final farewell to fans by starting off the week with some free beer.
What they're saying:
The Rizzo Family Foundation posted on X last week that Rizzo is picking up the beer tab "as a way to say thank you for 19 amazing years."
Fans can grab a beer before the Home Run Derby from 5 to 7 p.m. at Penn Quarter Sports Tavern or Walter’s Sports Bar.
"First round of beer is on us… Cheers to an incredible ride!"
The backstory:
The beer giveaway comes about a week after the Nationals announced they were parting ways with longtime general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez, ending a major chapter in franchise history following yet another losing season.
Rizzo said he was "a little surprised," but not shocked when reflecting on his recent firing.
Mike Rizzo reflects on Washington Nationals exit: 'I did it my way'
The Washington Nationals' former general manager and president of baseball operations, Mike Rizzo, discussed his firing and tenure with the team in an interview on 106.7 The Fan on Wednesday.
"We had a hell of a run, and I’m proud of what we accomplished," he said. "I know I did it my way, leading the organization the way I felt was best, and we had a lot of success."
The Source: Information in this article comes from Spotrac, StatMuse, 106.7 The Fan, the Washington Nationals and previous FOX 5 reporting.