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Report: Nationals now leaning toward hiring Dusty Baker as manager (Big League Stew)

The offseason isn't even a day old and we already have our first controversy. The Washington Nationals have reportedly reached out to Dusty Baker, and will make him an offer to be their next manager, according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.

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Last week, it was reported that the club would hire Bud Black to fill the position. That may no longer be the case. The Nationals have apparently run into contract issues with Black, which is why he has yet to be announced by the club.