Dodgers to interview Darin Erstad for manager

[Stradling]

Because he isn't Scioscia.

[Stradling]

Just curious why did you leave off the player that had the biggest impact on that playoff and World Series run, K-Rod?

[Ohtaniland]

Well then why don't we give credit to Scott Spiezio then. The greatest Angel of all time.

Albert disagrees.

[Glen]

It seems like people are forgetting Erstad did more for the Angels than 99% of every player to ever put on the uniform.

How did he do that?

[Glen]

Just curious why did you leave off the player that had the biggest impact on that playoff and World Series run, K-Rod?

Lackey was important too, as I recall.

[Stradling]

Yes and K-Rod was important in just about every win.

[SoWhat]

What does that have to do with how good he was?

The team had a .515 winning percentage during his time on the roster. The team has a .554 winning percentage since he left. So.....

loooool owned

[nando714]

Could care less if erstad manages the dodgers

[Kevin]

Trout has brought us zero world series. TRADE HIM!

No one is ungrateful for Erstad helping us win a world series. We're just saying you might not be remembering he was a very frustrating player to watch during his Angel career.

[mulwin444]

One world series with Erstad. Zero before or after him.

Look at all the overpaid garbage we have thrown out in LF these past 8-9 years. How can anyone not appreciate a player who runs through a wall because he knows his defense is his best asset. I believe Erstad have one of the best defensive WAR seasons ever?

Whats really amazing is the people who downplay Erstad's impact also refer to Garrett Anderson as overrated and lazy. I think we have a bunch of overweight and lazy posters on this board.

No World Series before Aaron Sele...one World Series after we signed Aaron Sele

Coincide? I think not

[yk9001]

This thread desperately needs LightTheHalo.

[Make Angels Great Again]

What makes Erstad attractive as a manager isn't his play on the field...It's the fact that he was a massive clubhouse leader with a fantastic attitude.

 

He just seems made to coach.

[Glen]

I'm not even saying Erstad should be manager. I'm shocked people who have been life long fans down play his impact on the organization. Awfully bitter about watching a slap hitting first baseman towards the end of his career.

I'm not shocked but I am a bit surprised at how people exaggerate his impact.

And what does whatever 1b you're talking about have to do with this?

[Glen]

How can someone be not a good enough hitter to play 1b and still be an above-average 1b overall?  Is 1b defense that important, and was his defense so good there that it made up for his declining offense?

 

Also, Erstad has absolutely nothing to do with Hamilton.  Not only that, but Hamilton is gone.  It's irrelevant to the discussion in every possible way.

[mulwin444]

Nah, I'm gonna let the Erstad conversation among Angels fans evolve amongst them since it seems to have some actual perspective...not some dude who's thirsty for Ersty

[m0nkey]

His history,or anyone else's history, with a team as a player is completely irrelevant.  

[Ohtaniland]

What does that have to do with how good he was?

 

The team had a .515 winning percentage during his time on the roster. The team has a .554 winning percentage since he left. So.....

 

But the Angels winning percentage prior to Erstad was .483 (1961 - 1995)

[Stradling]

But the Angels winning percentage prior to Erstad was .483 (1961 - 1995)

What was it prior to #14?

[ten ocho recon scout]

I agree erstad had a medicore bat, but i think he was a very solid player overall. No idea how hed do as a manager. None at all. But i do know he was absolutely respected by his teammates and the rest of the league. He was a fan favorite of a lot of players..players who were far better than him...to me that says hed be a good club leader.

That still doesnt mean hed be a good coach. Id fall for it and get excited

[Tank]

This thread desperately needs LightTheHalo.

 

you need to mention sarah palin. that's his bat signal.

[Tank]

erstad's pattern: good year, bad year, good year, bad year, good year, etc.

 

his last few seasons weren't very good offensively. that in no way takes away from his contribution to the angels most successful era.

[SoWhat]

Career OPS+ 93

He sucked. Period

Edited November 2, 2015 by SoWhat

[tdawg87]

but World Series

Edited November 2, 2015 by tdawg87

[Stradling]

Career OPS+ 93

He sucked. Period

To say he sucked means you never watched him play or you know nothing about the game. I will accept he was overrated but to say he sucks is just not accurate.

[nate]

I will never understand the hate on this forum.

 

Erstad laid it all out his entire career.  I love watching guys like that and don't know how you could hate him.

 

Nothing to do with how good or bad he was, just his effort.