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Nationals Manager Robinson Will Not Return

Sep 30, 2006 7:50 PM EST

The Washington Nationals set up a news conference before Saturday's home game, and are expected to announce Frank Robinson will not return as manager in 2007.

Robinson has managed the Expos-Nationals franchise the past five seasons. The club entered Saturday's game against the New York Mets with a 71-89 record, assured of finishing last in the NL East for the third consecutive season. The regular season ends Sunday.

The 71-year-old Robinson is in his 16th season as a manager for four clubs. He was the first black manager in the major leagues. He is a Hall of Famer who ranks sixth in baseball history with 586 homers.

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Tearful Frank Robinson May Be Done As Nats' Manager

Sep 29, 2006 1:28 AM EST

If Frank Robinson's words didn't explicitly reveal that he'll be done as the Nationals' manager at the end of this season, the tears filling his eyes Thursday sure seemed to get the message across.

Robinson, working under a one-year contract, finally got a chance to discuss his future with Nationals president Stan Kasten and general manager Jim Bowden in separate meetings Thursday, something the Hall of Famer has wanted for some time.

"I'm at ease," said the 71-year-old Robinson, in his fifth season with the Expos-Nationals franchise.

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Will Robinson Return As Nationals Manager?

Sep 28, 2006 4:28 AM EST

Frank Robinson just wants to hear something. One way or another.

For his sake. And, he insists, for his coaches' sake. Will he be asked to return as the manager of the Nationals next season? If not, will he know before this season ends, so he can have a sense of closure?

With only a few days remaining in Washington's season, Robinson says he hasn't been approached by the front office about his status. He has a one-year contract.

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Nationals Sep 2006 Archive

  • Nationals Safe After Amtrak Train Derails

    AP | Sep 26, 2006

    The Nationals canceled batting practice and players were allowed to show up at the ballpark later than usual because a chartered Amtrak train carrying the team home from New York derailed early Tuesday morning.

  • Soriano Open To New York Return?

    Newsday | Sep 25, 2006

    Alfonso Soriano is close to Mets manager Willie Randolph, who was on the coaching staff of the Yankees during the All-Star's stay there.

  • Nationals' Johnson Breaks Leg, To Have Surgery Saturday Night

    ESPN.com | Sep 24, 2006

    Nick Johnson broke his right leg in an outfield collision during the eighth inning of the Mets' 12-6 victory over the Nationals on Saturday.

  • Nationals' Johnson Hospitalized With Leg Injury

    Yahoo.com | Sep 23, 2006

    Nationals first baseman Nick Johnson suffered what appears to be a serious injury to his right leg as the result of a frightening collision during Saturday's game against the Mets.

  • Soriano Becomes Baseball's First 40-40-40 Player

    Yahoo.com | Sep 23, 2006

    Alfonso Soriano became baseball's first 40-40-40 player on Friday night, hitting his 40th double.

  • Soriano Is A 40-40 Man

    ESPN | Sep 16, 2006

    Washington Nationals' outfielder Alfonso Soriano became just the fourth player to get into the 40-40 club Saturday.

  • Soriano Sets Franchise Home Run Record

    AP | Sep 10, 2006

    Alfonso Soriano hit his 45th home run of the season Saturday night to set the Nationals' single-season franchise record.

  • NL-West Leading Dodgers Acquire Anderson From Nationals

    AP | Sep 1, 2006

    The NL West-leading Dodgers picked up a left-handed bat for the stretch drive late Thursday, acquiring infielder-outfielder Marlon Anderson from the Nationals and cash for pitching prospect Jhonny Nunez.