WaPo: Jim Bowden interviews Mike Rizzo

So former Nats GM Jim Bowden—co-hosting a SIRIUS XM MLB Home Plate show with Seth Everett—interviewed current Nats GM Mike Rizzo Wednesday morning. That’s like Vinny Cerrato interviewing Bruce Allen on the radio. That’s like Glen Hanlon interviewing Bruce Boudreau on the radio. Heck, that’s like Tony Kornheiser interviewing Mike Wise on the radio.

“First of all, how’s my office?” began Bowden in the session’s only awkward moment. “How does the chair feel? And how do you like the three TVs you’re staring at right now?”

“The three TVs are doing well,” Rizzo said amiably, possessing the calm self-assuredness of the victor. “The office is a little chilly right now, as you remember. I’m trying to get a little more comfortable. You know, it’s a big seat to fill.”

“Well, I’m trying to lose weight,” Bowden responded.

They should go on the road, these two.

Bizarreness aside, it actually made for great radio, since Bowden was in a position of some power, knowing what he does. The questions were sometimes more interesting than the answers, as when Bowden raised the inevitable question about club finances.

“Mike, the Nationals’ payroll, based on the other 30 clubs, was 28th in financial exposure long term,” Bowden began. “The only two players you have signed long term, you have Dunn for one more year and of course Ryan Zimmerman. Do you think there’ll be a time where the Nationals will be able to play for the top free agents in the marketplace?”

Answer and the rest of the transcript in the link.