Some advice for the Angels new GM from another GM

[Guest]

Give me your list of managers that you think will be available next season that want to manage. Then compare their resume to Scioscia.

 

I have not ceased wanting Scioscia to be fired for the last 6 years. The argument that "If you can't name a better qualified manager off the top of your head , none exists" has been brought up repeatedly. During that span there have been a multitude of managers who have changed teams, and multiple first time managers who have been hired during that time. Not all of those managers were household names who would have been known by casual baseball fans. That doesn't mean those managers did not exist. 

Edited August 25, 2015 by ScottLux

[Stradling]

I'm not asking you to pick someone better for the Angels Lux. I'm saying if Sosh was a free agent manager he would be the number one guy available.

[YouthofToday]

I highly doubt Scioscia can make more than $6 million per year.

[tomsred]

I really don't think the money is a motivator for Scioscia anymore, he has already banked plenty. The motivator is wins, and the championship race. He would prefer to do it where he has the most influence to do it the way he feels is the best and most likely in his mind to succeed. Mike believes his methodogy works, and so does Arte. They trust one another, and are loyal to each other on a personal level. The question is can they find a GM who fits into their scheme and relationship. Or will Arte have to beak his trust in Scioscia, and start fresh with someone new and to a degree unknown.

I can see Scioscia not managing any longer, but I can't see him completely out of the Angels organization maybe ever.

Edited August 25, 2015 by tomsred

[Vegas Halo Fan]

I can't see any situation where Scioscia opts out. His paycheck is way too hefty for that.

The only way I see it happening is if the Dodgers job opens up, and even that isn't certain. He has too much power here.

[seenoevil]

You want a new gm get rid of sosh

[Troll Daddy]

The only way I see it happening is if the Dodgers job opens up, and even that isn't certain. He has too much power here.

Explain power ... I'm not getting it.

From what I'm seeing ... he has very little if any power in roster decisions. Are we talking lineups? Play calling on the field? According to Mike ... he hears the word NO frequently.

Edited August 25, 2015 by Troll Daddy

[Homebrewer]

Remember the tension and the nasty looks Scioscia was spewing around when the kid, Dipoto, was hired?

I think the choice of who will be the next GM will ride heavily on whether Scioscia decides to stay or go.

Its going to be interesting...and the soap opera continues.

Edited August 25, 2015 by Homebrewer

[Reveille1984]

The Dodgers miss out of the playoffs or falter like the Angels did last year and Mattingly will be out, and #14 will be back in Dodger Blue.

Seems very likely.

 

Seems pretty unlikely to me with Friedman and Zaidi at the helm.  The Dodgers are building one of the most analytics driven and smartest front offices in baseball.  Why would they bring a stubborn dinosaur like Scioscia into the mix?

[Jeff Fletcher]

Notti, I am sorry but I have lost a lot of respect for your opinions if you think Ken Rosenthal is making things up to get web hits.

That's just ridiculous.

[nate]

Notti, I am sorry but I have lost a lot of respect for your opinions if you think Ken Rosenthal is making things up to get web hits.

That's just ridiculous.

 

It is a common theme on this board.  Along with hating all of our play by play guys.

[nate]

Chuck are you competitive?

Would you prefer talent or power if you were a manager?

 

Sosh wont opt out.  He has the perfect position.  Money and power.

[Stradling]

It is a common theme on this board. Along with hating all of our play by play guys, coaches, front office personnel and players.

[Stradling]

Sosh wont opt out. He has the perfect position. Money and power.

I guess I would rather have money and talent. I might just be projecting my own values on what I think he will do.

[nate]

I guess I would rather have money and talent. I might just be projecting my own values on what I think he will do.

 

How often do talented teams have manager openings?

[Sherlock31]

This is just stupid, that GM speaks from his point of view, a gm‘s point of view, everybody loves power nobody wants their boss or manager to interfere with their work.

Will it be difficult for the angels to find a well-established GM

Yes

Will it be difficult for the angels to find a good Gm

Hell no

[Sherlock31]

The angels need to find someone who understand the situation and wants to fit in, not someone who wants to make name for himself , like Dipoto.. ...

[seenoevil]

It is a common theme on this board.  Along with hating all of our play by play guys.

"drive home safely " god that is so annoying and corny. Come up with something clever than that, we need that Mexican soccer announcer" scccccooooorrrrreeee"

[tennischmp]

The angels need to find someone who understand the situation and wants to fit in, not someone who wants to make name for himself , like Dipoto.. ...

So basically another Tony Reagins

[DMVol]

The only way I see it happening is if the Dodgers job opens up, and even that isn't certain. He has too much power here.

I think Philly bears watching also....depends on who they hire as GM....

[Jay]

I'm not asking you to pick someone better for the Angels Lux. I'm saying if Sosh was a free agent manager he would be the number one guy available.

 

But no GM would hire him right?  After what he did to Jerry?

 

Dipoto, on the other hand, is money.

[tennischmp]

I think Philly bears watching also....depends on who they hire as GM....

Why would Scioscia leave the Angels for the Phillies. If Scoiscia leaves he'll go to a contender.

[Stradling]

But no GM would hire him right? After what he did to Jerry?

Dipoto, on the other hand, is money.

Of course a GM would hire him. Not sure a saber metric GM would pick him as his number one choice, but Scioscia is a safe pick for a GM.

[nate]

The angels need to find someone who understand the situation and wants to fit in, not someone who wants to make name for himself , like Dipoto.. ...

 

Someone like Reagins...

[beatlesrule]

I don't understand why Moreno has given Scioscia so much power.  Is it because of the 2002 WS?  No other manager has a 10 year deal with as much power even after winning it multiple times. What makes Scioscia so special? I don't get it.