DiPoto speaks

[Catwhoshatinthehat]

Because another GM would have brought in...?  They wanted depth and they got it.  You aren't getting a difference maker at this point in the season you're throwing crap at the wall and hoping something sticks.  Kind of like picking up 3 guys at the deadline to fill one spot.  

[IEAngelsfan]

Or maybe Dipoto was vehemently against the signing of Hamilton and was overruled by Arte.  When asked, he wanted to make it clear it wasn't his decision.  By the way, I do agree it was not the most professional response by him.  He probably should just glossed over that question.

 

Look, I'm not a Dipoto nutswinger.  He did some very good things and he had his duds.  I just think people get so wrapped up in their beliefs of how things went down, they sometimes lose a little perspective.

[Homebrewer]

Wait wait....here's a better one..
 
 
 
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usPll7KEYto&feature=player_embedded

[UndertheHalo]

Or maybe Dipoto was vehemently against the signing of Hamilton and was overruled by Arte.  When asked, he wanted to make it clear it wasn't his decision.  By the way, I do agree it was not the most professional response by him.  He probably should just glossed over that question.

 

Look, I'm not a Dipoto nutswinger.  He did some very good things and he had his duds.  I just think people get so wrapped up in their beliefs of how things went down, they sometimes lose a little perspective.

 

and to be clear, I'm by no means against Dipoto.  Ive in many threads explained that I liked him and thought that overall he did a good job.  As you can tell though, I really thought the comment(s) about Hamilton today were in very bad taste.

Edited September 29, 2015 by UndertheHalo

[Jobu]

and to be clear, I'm by no means against Dipoto. Ive in many threads explained that I liked him and thought that overall he did a good job. As you can tell I really thought the comments about Hamilton today were in very bad taste.

Even if they are true?

[UndertheHalo]

I don't believe they are true.  I could be wrong, but its just as likely that the people who think he had nothing to do with it are wrong.  Lets assume that i'm completely wrong and Jerry did argue strongly against signing Hamilton.  Even if thats true, I still think the right thing for him to do would have been to just not comment on it.

[Inside Pitch]

and to be clear, I'm by no means against Dipoto.  Ive in many threads explained that I liked him and thought that overall he did a good job.  As you can tell though, I really thought the comment(s) about Hamilton today were in very bad taste.

 

Did he say something beyond whats been tweeted?   Because I thought the tweet was pretty innocuous.  He said it was Arte's decision to make..  I'd assume every FA signing was Arte's decision to make.  Not sure there was anything offensive or even malicious in making that statement other than it's vague and can lead to speculation.

 

Honestly, can this chapter of Angels baseball to be over with already??   The he said, she said, stuff is lame.  In one breath we have stories that JD was bent he was forced to move Hamilton, now we have a quote that can be interpreted many different ways including that it was someone else's call.   So why would he be bent over moving someone he didn't want?   More importantly -- who cares.   JD is gone, Hamilton is gone...  Whats done is done, it really doesn't matter anymore who's at fault -- just hire the guy who will fix it and then GTFO of his way.

 

I look forward to an Angels era where there isn't a new insider leak every week and people in (and out of) the organization aren't coming across like a bunch of bitchy little gossips.

Edited September 29, 2015 by Inside Pitch

[ABC]

and to be clear, I'm by no means against Dipoto.  Ive in many threads explained that I liked him and thought that overall he did a good job.  As you can tell though, I really thought the comment(s) about Hamilton today were in very bad taste.

 

"Jerry just bobbed his head like a retard and did so."

[Jay]

Its just a job.  People quit jobs that are in toxic environments all the time.  Have you ever quit that wasn't working for you or to go somewhere better?  Are you a quitter for not staying?

 

I've quit jobs before, but not in the middle of a project where I would be screwing over the people I leave behind.

[Adam]

Latos gave up a homerun to an all-star player a few years ago? WTF kind of garbage are we bringing in here?

[Jobu]

Did he say something beyond whats been tweeted? Because I thought the tweet was pretty innocuous. He said it was Arte's decision to make.. I'd assume every FA signing was Arte's decision to make. Not sure there was anything offensive or even malicious in making that statement other than it's vague and can lead to speculation.

Honestly, can this chapter of Angels baseball to be over with already?? The he said, she said, stuff is lame. In one breath we have stories that JD was bent he was forced to move Hamilton, now we have a quote that can be interpreted many different ways including that it was someone else's call. So why would he be bent over moving someone he didn't want? More importantly -- who cares. JD is gone, Hamilton is gone... Whats done is done, it really doesn't matter anymore who's at fault -- just hire the guy who will fix it and then GTFO of his way.

I look forward to an Angels era where there isn't a new insider leak every week and people in (and out of) the organization aren't coming across like a bunch of bitchy little gossips.

There is an LA Times article with further quotes. He's pretty clear that it wasn't his call.

[Homebrewer]

Latos gave up a homerun to an all-star player a few years ago? WTF kind of garbage are we bringing in here?

It isn't just the HR Adam, it's the context it was hit in..

Bad blood between SF and Latos, dagger in the heart in a must win playoff game.

It just bodes badly bringing a guy like this into a situation where it can all happen again.

Baseball just breeds this kind of bizarre stuff...keeps it fun.

[Homebrewer]

I look forward to an Angels era where there isn't a new insider leak every week and people in (and out of) the organization aren't coming across like a bunch of bitchy little gossips.

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Whoever ends up coming in and running this FO has their hands full.

[Adam]

Latos gave up a homerun to an all-star player a few years ago? WTF kind of garbage are we bringing in here?

It isn't just the HR Adam, it's the context it was hit in..

Bad blood between SF and Latos, dagger in the heart in a must win playoff game.

It just bodes badly bringing a guy like this into a situation where it can all happen again.

Baseball just breeds this kind of bizarre stuff...keeps it fun.

 

Latos sucks but everyone gets got

 

I'm guessing Latos isn't going to be asked to win us any games. He can't be any worse than Weaver or Santiago

[mulwin444]

I've quit jobs before, but not in the middle of a project where I would be screwing over the people I leave behind.

He didn't screw anyone...there was entire management structure in place around his position and it happened a month before the trading deadline. Again, apparently the circumstances around his departure appears reasonable enough for a upper-payroll franchise to hire him 2 months later.  

[Homebrewer]

He may not win any games, I just hope he doesn't lose any games for us.

If he is in mop up duty, then we are already screwed.

We can't afford any loses.

I guess I just don't get it....wouldn't be the first time....won't be the last.

[Inside Pitch]

There is an LA Times article with further quotes. He's pretty clear that it wasn't his call.

 

Thanks...  After reading it I still don't think it's offensive.  It's not like he tried to say he was against it, or that he had no involvement.  They asked him a question, he answered.  Dodging it would have only made it so someone asked him again..   

[ABC]

Thanks...  After reading it I still don't think it's offensive.  It's not like he tried to say he was against it, or that he had no involvement.  They asked him a question, he answered.  Dodging it would have only made it so someone asked him again..   

 

[Inside Pitch]

CF8,

 

Care to explain what damage control you are referring to?  Are people supposed to hate on Dipoto for his comments?   

 

Clearly I'm not following.

Edited September 29, 2015 by Inside Pitch

[Stradling]

Gawd you can be such a little douchebag troll.

Chuck he is what you let him be, with all due respect.

[tdawg87]

If you ever want to get Glen slightly miffed, refer to Dipoto as DiPoto.

[Jobu]

di PóTo

[ABC]

CF8,

 

Care to explain what damage control you are referring to?  Are people supposed to hate on Dipoto for his comments?   

 

Clearly I'm not following.

 

 

It hasn't been a good week for you on AW.

[mulwin444]

Full Dipoto quote on the Hamilton signing:

 

"Asked on Tuesday why he was not successful in convincing Angels Owner Arte Moreno to not sign Hamilton, Dipoto said, “As Arte told me at the time, it was his decision to make. … In Josh’s free-agent year, I met with Josh, met with his wife, and we talked through it.

“Obviously, Arte and the Angels’ upper management was heavily involved in what we were doing, and rightfully so. He’s the owner of the club. It’s his decision to make. My position is to manage what I’ve been given the ability to manage, and that’s what I do."

[Jay]

He didn't screw anyone...there was entire management structure in place around his position and it happened a month before the trading deadline. Again, apparently the circumstances around his departure appears reasonable enough for a upper-payroll franchise to hire him 2 months later.  

A franchise "owned and run by idiots"

 

Anyway we're just rehashing old arguments.

 

Depending on your perspective, Dipoto is a either a quitter or a hero.