Jim Riggleman likely to be Nationals manager in 2011

There are strong indications from the Washington Nationals' organization, according to the Washington Posts' Adam Kilgore that Jim Riggleman will return for his second full season as the team's manager.

“We haven't announced a final call, but we've made a definite decision,” General Manager Mike Rizzo said. “We haven't made an announcement to him or to the public.”

Riggleman made $600,000 this season and the team has the option to buyout his contract for next year for $100,000. If they do buy him out, they would need to inform him the day after the finish of the World Series. Kilgore says that it is almost certain the Nat's will keep Riggleman.

“What we've always liked about, as in-game strategist, he's really good about that,” Rizzo said. “He's as good as anybody. We've gone through some trials and tribulations this year, some real highs and some lows – both extremes.”

“I don't think it affects the way he does his job one way or the other,” Rizzo said. “The way he goes about his business, he's managing and preparing like he would if he had a long-term contract or with no contract. That's just his personality.”