The Nationals introduced their new 33-year-old Manager Blake Butera on Monday afternoon to the local media.  Mark & Al react to the press conference where Butera was joined on stage by Paul Toboni and fielded questions about becoming the youngest MLB Manager in a half century.  (17:00) An early look at Butera's coaching staff, which will include Sean Doolittle.(24:35) Luis Garcia Jr., Jake Irvin, and Riley Adams are among the non-tender candidates as it relates to upcoming Arbitration eligibility.(32:00) Brief commentary on some potential big names that will be floated this off-season in trade rumors.(35:10) Tim is joined by WTOP & Sirius XM's Ben Raby for a review of the Netflix documentary "Who Killed the Expos?". Ben grew up an Expos fan in Canada and is an avid Nats Chat listener.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;The Nationals introduced their new 33-year-old Manager Blake Butera on Monday afternoon to the local media.  Mark &amp; Al react to the press conference where Butera was joined on stage by Paul Toboni and fielded questions about becoming the youngest MLB Manager in a half century.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(17:00) An early look at Butera's coaching staff, which will include Sean Doolittle.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(24:35) Luis Garcia Jr., Jake Irvin, and Riley Adams are among the non-tender candidates as it relates to upcoming Arbitration eligibility.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(32:00) Brief commentary on some potential big names that will be floated this off-season in trade rumors.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(35:10) Tim is joined by WTOP &amp; Sirius XM's Ben Raby for a review of the Netflix documentary "Who Killed the Expos?". Ben grew up an Expos fan in Canada and is an avid Nats Chat listener.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Nationals introduced their new 33-year-old Manager Blake Butera on Monday afternoon to the local media.  Mark & Al react to the press conference where Butera was joined on stage by Paul Toboni and fielded questions about becoming the youngest MLB Manager in a half century.  

(17:00) An early look at Butera's coaching staff, which will include Sean Doolittle. 

(24:35) Luis Garcia Jr., Jake Irvin, and Riley Adams are among the non-tender candidates as it relates to upcoming Arbitration eligibility.

(32:00) Brief commentary on some potential big names that will be floated this off-season in trade rumors. 

(35:10) Tim is joined by WTOP & Sirius XM's Ben Raby for a review of the Netflix documentary "Who Killed the Expos?". Ben grew up an Expos fan in Canada and is an avid Nats Chat listener.  

Blake Butera Introduced to D.C.

Tim Shovers provides a short recap of Paul Toboni's Conference Call on Tuesday to address the hiring of Blake Butera as new manager.  Butera and his wife welcomed a child the same day he accepted the job and his intro press conference is expected to be held later this month in D.C.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Tim Shovers provides a short recap of Paul Toboni's Conference Call on Tuesday to address the hiring of Blake Butera as new manager.  Butera and his wife welcomed a child the same day he accepted the job and his intro press conference is expected to be held later this month in D.C. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Tim Shovers provides a short recap of Paul Toboni's Conference Call on Tuesday to address the hiring of Blake Butera as new manager.  Butera and his wife welcomed a child the same day he accepted the job and his intro press conference is expected to be held later this month in D.C. 

QUICK RECAP OF TOBONI CONFERENCE CALL ON BUTERA

According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, the Nationals hired the youngest Manager in over 50 years. Mark & Al discuss the news that Washington will soon name 33-year-old Blake Butera as the team's next skipper.  The surprising hire comes from the Rays organization and his only previous managerial experience was in Low-A. Butera was drafted in the 35th Round out of Boston College but became a minor league manager at age 25.(14:10) A look at some of the other candidates in the interview process.(22:00) Going over Butera's resume in MLB, who was Tampa Bay's Director of Player Development in 2025. (29:15) Who will be on Butera's Coaching Staff? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, the Nationals hired the youngest Manager in over 50 years. Mark &amp; Al discuss the news that Washington will soon name 33-year-old Blake Butera as the team's next skipper.  The surprising hire comes from the Rays organization and his only previous managerial experience was in Low-A. Butera was drafted in the 35th Round out of Boston College but became a minor league manager at age 25.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(14:10) A look at some of the other candidates in the interview process.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(22:00) Going over Butera's resume in MLB, who was Tampa Bay's Director of Player Development in 2025. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(29:15) Who will be on Butera's Coaching Staff?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, the Nationals hired the youngest MLB Manager in over 50 years. Mark & Al discuss the news that Washington will soon name 33-year-old Blake Butera as the team's next skipper.  The surprising hire comes from the Rays organization and his only previous managerial experience was in Low-A. Butera was drafted in the 35th Round out of Boston College but became a minor league manager at age 25.

(14:10) A look at some of the other candidates in the interview process.

(22:00) Going over Butera's resume in MLB, who was Tampa Bay's Director of Player Development in 2025. 

(29:15) Who will be on Butera's Coaching Staff?

Nats Reportedly Tab 33-Year-Old Blake Butera as Manager

Tim Shovers with a quick reminder about the end of season Podcast Party.  This Friday night, October 10th, at 7pm at Walter's Sports Bar in Navy Yard.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Tim Shovers with a quick reminder about the end of season Podcast Party.  This Friday night, October 10th, at 7pm at Walter's Sports Bar in Navy Yard.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Tim Shovers with a quick reminder about the end of season Podcast Party.  This Friday night, October 10th, at 7pm at Walter's Sports Bar in Navy Yard.  

PODCAST PARTY THIS FRIDAY AT 7PM

The Nationals began a new era on Wednesday morning as Paul Toboni was officially introduced as the new President of Baseball Operations.  Mark & Al react to Toboni's first time meeting with the D.C. media in the press room at the ballpark.  Toboni was joined on the podium by three members of ownership in Mark Lerner, Ed Cohen, and Robert Tanenbaum.(07:00) Spending by ownership was brought up multiple times during the press conference.  (15:35) Toboni's answer on if he will hire a General Manager beneath him.  Mike DeBartolo was in attendance at the press conference.(21:20) Toboni's response about the young talent within the franchise.(24:00) Discussion on the managerial situation and what Toboni had to say about interim skipper Miguel Cairo.(36:45) How should Toboni handle the current staff within the Front Office?(39:05) NATS CHAT PODCAST PARTY ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 10TH AT 7PM AT WALTER'S.  FIRST BEER ON THE HOUSE! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;The Nationals began a new era on Wednesday morning as Paul Toboni was officially introduced as the new President of Baseball Operations.  Mark &amp; Al react to Toboni's first time meeting with the D.C. media in the press room at the ballpark.  Toboni was joined on the podium by three members of ownership in Mark Lerner, Ed Cohen, and Robert Tanenbaum.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(07:00) Spending by ownership was brought up multiple times during the press conference.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(15:35) Toboni's answer on if he will hire a General Manager beneath him.  Mike DeBartolo was in attendance at the press conference.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(21:20) Toboni's response about the young talent within the franchise.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(24:00) Discussion on the managerial situation and what Toboni had to say about interim skipper Miguel Cairo.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(36:45) How should Toboni handle the current staff within the Front Office?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(39:05) NATS CHAT PODCAST PARTY ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 10TH AT 7PM AT WALTER'S.  FIRST BEER ON THE HOUSE!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Nationals began a new era on Wednesday morning as Paul Toboni was officially introduced as the new President of Baseball Operations.  Mark & Al react to Toboni's first time meeting with the D.C. media in the press room at the ballpark.  Toboni was joined on the podium by three members of ownership in Mark Lerner, Ed Cohen, and Robert Tanenbaum. 

(07:00) Spending by ownership was brought up multiple times during the press conference.  

(15:35) Toboni's answer on if he will hire a General Manager beneath him.  Mike DeBartolo was in attendance at the press conference.

(21:20) Toboni's response about the young talent within the franchise. 

(24:00) Discussion on the managerial situation and what Toboni had to say about interim skipper Miguel Cairo.

(36:45) How should Toboni handle the current staff within the Front Office?

(39:05) NATS CHAT PODCAST PARTY ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 10TH AT 7PM AT WALTER'S.  FIRST BEER ON THE HOUSE!

Paul Toboni Introduced as President of Baseball Operations

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