They’re now forced to go with their second choice, Dusty Baker.
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/11/nationals-manager-dusty-baker-bud-black-unresolved.html
I guess they needed to save some money for Max.
Well, the Nats deny that they ever had an agreement with Black.
BTW, it wouldn’t surprise me if Black is a candidate in LA now.