Davey Johnson was announced as manager of the Washington Nationals on Sunday, three days after Jim Riggleman stunned the team by resigning. Johnson will manage the rest of the season and his first game will be Monday against the Angels. He has been a senior advisor with the Nationals since 2009, although he hasn't managed in the big leagues since 2000 with the Dodgers. Nike Air Max 2011 Johnson, 68, also agreed to a three-year consulting contract through 2013 that will allow him to remain with the team and help select a successor for next season. It could be him. "Davey's a perfect fit for this job at this particular time. He's a guy with a track record that's beyond reproach. He knows the system, he knows the staff, he knows the major league club and he's a terrific baseball guy and a proved winning manager," General Manager Mike Rizzo said. Ken Griffey Jr Shoes Interim Manager John McLaren ran the team for the third consecutive game in Sunday's series finale against the Chicago White Sox. Riggleman's former bench coach will leave the team after the game and be reassigned to scouting duties within the organization. Less than an hour before game time Sunday, a loud round of applause could be heard coming from the Nationals' clubhouse as Rizzo thanked McLaren. At the same meeting, Rizzo informed the team of Johnson's hiring, not a well-kept secret over the last three days. Nike Air Max 24 7 "It's an extremely positive reaction. They all know Davey, he's been in spring training, in uniform," Rizzo said. "They've interacted with him, they know his resume and just talking to him, the respect that he has in that room, even before he sets foot in there as manager, is second to none." Johnson was not available for comment Sunday and would not be returning calls, a team spokesman said. He was scheduled to join the team later for the flight to Los Angeles. Nike Air Yeezy Johnson managed the New York Mets, Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles over 14 seasons and compiled a 1,148-888 record. He led the 1986 Mets to a World Series championship, and 11 of his teams finished first or second 14 times. Even though he hasn't managed in the majors for 11 years, Johnson coached Team USA in the 2009 World Baseball Classic and the 2008 Olympic team in Beijing. Redwing Shoes Cheap Redwing Shoes Redwing Shoes outlet Vibram Shoes

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