WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 23: Manager Matt Williams #9 of the Washington Nationals argues with home plate umpire Mark Ripperger #90 after Jonathan Papelbon (not pictured) was thrown out of the game in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Nationals Park on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Matt Williams has been fired by the Nationals

Posted by TOC Locker on Oct 5, 2015 11:21

Matt Williams is taking a trip through the moon door – the Washington Nationals fired the 2014 Manager of the Year on Monday, a day after their disappointing 2015 concluded.

Williams’ coaching staff wasn’t spared either – they were all sacked along with the manager.

This shouldn’t a surprise to anyone. Going into the weekend, it was rumored that Williams would be fired (with just cause), and sure enough, that came to fruition.

Will Washington prefer their next manager to be experienced, like Williams’ predecessor Davey Johnson? Will they go with a retread like Jim Riggleman, who resigned midway through the 2011 season, allowing Johnson to take over? Will they go with a hot new face like Manny Acta, who flopped in his two and a half seasons in charge?

Buckle up, folks. This offseason is going to be getting real in DC.

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