Scioscia's last year?

[jordan]

I'm going to go ahead and start what's likely going to be one of many Sosh threads going into his final year on his highly talked about 10-year contract.  I was thinking today, if Arte should push to extend him.  Sosh is the devil we know, so to speak.  What if we brought in someone new and things fell apart, there are player squabbles that leak to the press, so forth and so on, that ultimately would influence Trout to leave.  Sosh is all that Trout has known in the bigs.  I don't know.  I know it would be nice to bring in some fresh air, but I'm not so certain that's the best move. 

[Amazing Larry]

Let's see how this year plays out. If he wins the division and we get to the ALCS I wouldn't be against extending him.

 

 

Now flame me.

[OregonLAA]

Honestly I don’t know what I’d do if I saw another face in that dugout. I hope he gets us to the playoffs and gets an extension

[HaloNArizona]

4 minutes ago, LHalo said:

Let's see how this year plays out. If he wins the division and we get to the ALCS I wouldn't be against extending him.

 

 

Now flame me.

Going out on a limb here....

[robblin17]

I can't believe I am saying this, but now that it seems like this organization has finally stabilized, I would not mind seeing Scioscia extended. He is a consistent face and cornerstone of our franchise and now he has some actual tools to work with like he did back in the mid 2000s. Scioscia's familiarity within MLB is a positive attraction to our organization IMO.

Now when I say extension, I'm talking a 2-3 year deal max. He needs to show he can win in the postseason. Bottom line.

[Stradling]

I’d like to see someone new in the dugout next season.  I’m looking forward to the next dude to blame everything on.  My first choice would be Maddon, my second choice would be Franconia.  The only way I can see Maddon happening is if he has a “come back home” clause that allows him to opt out if his dream job comes available.  We won’t get Francona either.  My guess is our next manager is Josh Paul or a guy like Omar Visquel.  

[jordan]

3 minutes ago, robblin17 said:

I can't believe I am saying this, but now that it seems like this organization has finally stabilized, I would not mind seeing Scioscia extended. He is a consistent face and cornerstone of our franchise and now he has some actual tools to work with like he did back in the mid 2000s. Scioscia's familiarity within MLB is a positive attraction to our organization IMO.

Now when I say extension, I'm talking a 2-3 year deal max. He needs to show he can win in the postseason. Bottom line.

This was my thinking too.  I know a lot of teams are hiring younger guys who have never managed before, with the idea in mind that the guy can relate to the player and just let the metrics dictate how to coach on the field.  Scioscia seems to have been able to do this and adapt a little more than it appears during DiPoto's days.  So I wouldn't be against an extension, but after this season.  I think Scioscia will have the pieces to do more coaching this year, and how he handles Ohtani is of significant interest.

[Troll Daddy]

I will laugh when Maddon’s name is brought up as a replacement 

good stuff

[bloodbrother]

Next Angels manager

He's even gotten a head start by working with Angels draft pick Jo Adell recently!

 

[Docwaukee]

I would be surprised if he's back with the halos next year.  

But that's going to be a very tough call.  

Take what a guy like Upton is doing after being there for only a couple months.  Signing long term deals and encouraging his friends to come here talking about what a great situation it is.  

That tells you a lot about Eppler as well.  

Don't kid yourself about something else as well.  If Trout likes him and it would encourage him to stay, you can bet that will be a factor.  

MS is also very expensive.  Not that it's a huge amount above what others make, but I think he's the highest paid.  

If this season goes well, I am inclined to have him stay for a couple more years.  

[totdprods]

I think he will probably get another year or two tacked on, or they'll go year to year, barring either a complete collapse or incredibly strong showing pushing it further. 

I think Scioscia, Eppler, and even Arte are going to keep it like this until the Trout contract is up. No sense tipping anything off over the next three years and risking what has been built. 

If it becomes evidently clear that Trout will leave, or Eppler's plans fail to deliver a playoff appearance this year or next, then I can see them going into '20-'21 with a major retool and new manager, a soft "re-build", maybe new GM, maybe even new owner.

[Adam]

14 minutes ago, Dochalo said:

I would be surprised if he's back with the halos next year.  

But that's going to be a very tough call.  

Take what a guy like Upton is doing after being there for only a couple months.  Signing long term deals and encouraging his friends to come here talking about what a great situation it is.  

That tells you a lot about Eppler as well.  

Don't kid yourself about something else as well.  If Trout likes him and it would encourage him to stay, you can bet that will be a factor.  

MS is also very expensive.  Not that it's a huge amount above what others make, but I think he's the highest paid.  

If this season goes well, I am inclined to have him stay for a couple more years.  

Comes down to Trout for sure 

[Tyler]

Hoping he is back. Scioscia has been evolving with the game. The stability he provides is under appreciated. He should be here till the Trout era is over.

[stormngt]

1 hour ago, jordan111280 said:

I'm going to go ahead and start what's likely going to be one of many Sosh threads going into his final year on his highly talked about 10-year contract.  I was thinking today, if Arte should push to extend him.  Sosh is the devil we know, so to speak.  What if we brought in someone new and things fell apart, there are player squabbles that leak to the press, so forth and so on, that ultimately would influence Trout to leave.  Sosh is all that Trout has known in the bigs.  I don't know.  I know it would be nice to bring in some fresh air, but I'm not so certain that's the best move. 

I could see this being his last year.  However I would not make any.move rega4ding a manager without consulting Trout.

[happybat4]

If they make the playoffs he is extended a couple years. If they miss the playoffs he is out. 

[Tank]

contributing factors on sosh being back next year: reaching the playoffs, how he handles ohtani, whether trout supports him, if arte still has confidence in him.

[AngelsFaninGA]

So stick with him through the Reagins/Dipoto years and then get rid of him right when things are finally starting to turn around? That wouldn't make sense. 

[Dtwncbad]

Replace Scioscia?  Fun. How about we debate Ginger or MayAnn for the millionth time while we are at it?

[T.G.]

Regardless of what happens after this season - I will always view Scioscia as the person most responsible for transforming this organization into one of the best in baseball.  He doesn't get enough credit for transforming this organization from one that was basically an afterthought prior to 2002 to one that developed a culture of winning.  He raised expectations, elevated the bar and gave the Angels a new identity. 

I will also always respect the way he guided the team through the tragic loss of Nick Adenhart.  He handled that loss and that season with such class and grace.  The way he kept the focus on Nick's family and not on the Angels was pure Sosh.  He just handled the adversity in the best possible way, IMO.

I just have a lot of respect for Scioscia the person.  Even though I don't know him personally - I admire the way he carries himself.  I admire his consistency, his loyalty and the extremely humble way he approaches everything. 

[Jason]

2 hours ago, LHalo said:

Let's see how this year plays out. If he wins the division and we get to the ALCS I wouldn't be against extending him.

 

 

Now flame me.

If they get that far, how do they not offer him a SMALL extension? Sosh may just choose to walk away from the game for a while too.

[Inside Pitch]

2 hours ago, Stradling said:

I’d like to see someone new in the dugout next season.  I’m looking forward to the next dude to blame everything on.  My first choice would be Maddon, my second choice would be Franconia.  The only way I can see Maddon happening is if he has a “come back home” clause that allows him to opt out if his dream job comes available.  We won’t get Francona either.  My guess is our next manager is Josh Paul or a guy like Omar Visquel.  

Tim Bogar is a possibility.

[Dtwncbad]

Ford or Chevy?

[Jason]

If they miss the playoffs, he's gone for sure

[Dtwncbad]

Haven't checked in awhile . . .What is your opinion on Hillary Clinton emails? 

[Jobu]

2 hours ago, bloodbrother said:

Next Angels manager

 

 

Only if he wears that suit in the dugout all season long.