Frank Robinson was rehired Thursday as manager of the Washington Nationals after a lengthy delay caused by the team's lack of a permanent owner. Robinson, who turned 70 in August, had been uncertain of his status since the end of the season. While baseball officials originally said a new owner for the Nationals would be selected by Labor Day, the commissioner's office still hasn't identified which of the bidding groups will get the franchise. With spring training two months away, general manager Jim Bowden began talks last week to bring back Robinson for a fifth season.