After a night of boos directed at manager Davey Martinez during the Nationals' latest defeat, general manager Mike Rizzo reaffirmed his commitment to Martinez. Rizzo stated that while he has made midseason coaching changes in the past, he believes in Martinez's ability to lead and the need to develop young talent. Rizzo described Martinez as a calming presence within the team, although he acknowledged a recent incident where Martinez's comments about coaching angered fans and impacted player morale. Overall, Rizzo remains optimistic about the team's future despite current struggles.
I have fired managers midseason, I have fired managers after the season, I have fired coaches midseason, I have fired coaches after the season.
I think Davey [Martinez] still has the pulse of the clubhouse, he's a great clubhouse presence, he is a calming presence.
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