The former Washington Nationals general manager made a statement following the decision the team made for him on Sunday.

In a stunning turnabout for a franchise that placed almost blind trust in its top two baseball officials, the Washington Nationals on Sunday fired general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez, who assembled and led the club that won the lone World Series championship in franchise history.

On Sunday, the Washington Nationals shocked the baseball world with the news of a franchise-altering decision. Manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo, architects of the 2019 World Series championship, have been fired.