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Nationals bring back manager Johnson for 2013

Published: November 10, 2012 Comment on this article

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals are bringing back Davey Johnson for one more season as their manager.

Johnson will move into a role as a consultant to the club in 2014. The Nationals announced the arrangement Saturday.

photo - FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2012, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson watches his players take batting practice before Game 3 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals in Washington. The Nationals are bringing back Johnson for one more season as their manager. Johnson then will move into a role as a consultant to the club in 2014. The Nationals announced the arrangement Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File))

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2012, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson watches his players take batting practice before Game 3 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals in Washington. The Nationals are bringing back Johnson for one more season as their manager. Johnson then will move into a role as a consultant to the club in 2014. The Nationals announced the arrangement Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File))

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At 70 years old, Johnson will be the oldest manager in the majors in 2013.

Last season, he led the Nationals to their first NL East title and a majors-high 98 wins. Washington lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in an NL division series, blowing a 6-0 lead in Game 5.

Johnson is one of three finalists for the NL manager of the year award. The winner will be announced on Tuesday.