One Writer Predicts Scioscia Wont Last The Season

[Stradling]

5 minutes ago, ANAHEIMBOB said:

The Angels  should have made  the postseason this year. 

Except for all the injuries. 

[Vegas Halo Fan]

5 hours ago, Throwman91 said:

 Scioscia is on the hottest of the hot seats in MLB, IMO how he handles Ohtani and how he performs will likely determine Scioscia's future, even if we make the playoffs.

 The way that a manager with 18 years in his current position handles a situation for which there is no precedent could lead to him getting canned in the last year of his contract. Got it.

[tomsred]

4 hours ago, Stradling said:

“Common knowledge”

"Common Knowledge" - it's a book written by self educated people that proposes theories on various subjects based on no facts, logic, or scientific reasoning of any sort.  One of the most quoted chapters is entitled "Why the Earth is Flat".  My favorite chapter is about how the sun revolves around the earth, when it's under us it's dark, and when it's above us it's daylight.  I think there is also a baseball chapter that discusses overweight Italian managers and their eating habits.

The reviews on the book are good by everyone who has read it.  Most people have the "common sense" not to read it.  That infuriates to anger those that have read it and subscribe to it, so they lash out at those who don't read it. 

[Stradling]

3 hours ago, ANAHEIMBOB said:

If Scioscia took a week off. If He only had another wedding  or graduation to attend or a funeral to attend. 

Yep, if he would have taken a week off Trout wouldn’t have gotten hurt, Espinosa wouldn’t have sucked, Cron wouldn’t have sucked, Valbuena wouldn’t have sucked, Albert wouldn’t have sucked, the staff would have been injury free and the offense would have put up a shitty ops+ this entire year.  Stupid Sosh. 

[ten ocho recon scout]

11 hours ago, ANAHEIMBOB said:

If Scioscia took a week off. If He only had another wedding  or graduation to attend or a funeral to attend. 

So we most closely matched TB. Did shit managing keep them out, too?

 

[floplag]

I have been vocal about the fact that i feel at times he has lost intensity and drive, and there have been times i thought a new voice was needed, but hes also done well with marginal rosters or at least been competitive.  In the end barring a complete and utter collapse from day 1 there is almost zero chance this happens. 

Now do i think he is retained beyond this season, well i suspect that depends largely on things we dont know, but i think likely not barring a complete and total victory and parade

[tomsred]

You guys need to listen to the Eppler podcast thread that ThomasSutpen posted.  Eppler and Scioscia spend a lot of time together, get along great, and there isn't any hint of Scioscia losing intensity and drive.

[Stradling]

3 minutes ago, ANAHEIMBOB said:

The Angels have never lost a game that Scioscia has missed since he became manager.  12-0 .

Cool story bro.  

[Catwhoshatinthehat]

Arte didn't keep Mike through the last 9 years of his 10 year contract to let him go during the final year.  As far as it being a distraction I completely disagree because I don't imagine Mike or any of the players are thinking about it they're thinking about being competitive in 2018. 

[Dick B Back]

The only thing I've learned from this thread is that Throwman91 is the love child of Dipoto and AnaheimBob.

[mtangelsfan]

1 hour ago, ANAHEIMBOB said:

The Angels have never lost a game that Scioscia has missed since he became manager.  12-0 .

Is this a real argument?

[UndertheHalo]

5 minutes ago, mtangelsfan said:

Is this a real argument?

Haha I hope so.

[UndertheHalo]

The Angels situation with Mike Scoiscia is pretty unique.  I doubt any typical thought applies here. 

And everyone who hasn’t listened to that podcast with Eppler a few threads down really ought to.  It sounds like a great situation between the GM and the manager. 

Edited January 1, 2018 by UndertheHalo

[Troll Daddy]

Remember when guys here used to think Scioscia was old school 

 

[stormngt]

17 hours ago, ANAHEIMBOB said:

The Angels  should have made  the postseason this year. 

With no starting pitching?  Best relief pitching out and best player in the gsme misses six weeks.  Time to miss in a cup.

[AngelsLakersFan]

2 hours ago, tomsred said:

Eppler and Scioscia spend a lot of time together, get along great, and there isn't any hint of Scioscia losing intensity and drive.

Glad to hear Scioscia isn't experiencing 'low T.'

[Docwaukee]

3 hours ago, ANAHEIMBOB said:

The Angels have never lost a game that Scioscia has missed since he became manager.  12-0 .

the Angels are 154-170 since you joined Angelswin.  

 

[disarcina]

Mike S stays all 2018.

if Halos don't make playoffs after all their off-season moves, it could be Scioscia's final season.

Didn't Halos hire Ausmus as a special assistant to the owner/ GM for 2018 - he could be the 2019 manager in waiting.

if Halos make 2018 playoffs and have a decent playoff run -- advance past first round at least -- then Scioscia probably stays and walks away after 2019.

[Stradling]

2 minutes ago, ANAHEIMBOB said:

Team is more relaxed when he is doing something else.  How else can you explain it. 

Coincidence. 

[Tank]

8 hours ago, ANAHEIMBOB said:

The Angels have never lost a game that Scioscia has missed since he became manager.  12-0 .

outstanding! you've unlocked the mystery!

[Blarg]

On 12/31/2017 at 7:29 PM, ANAHEIMBOB said:

If Scioscia took a week off. If He only had another wedding  or graduation to attend or a funeral to attend. 

Yeah, you can just go fuck yourself with that thought. 

[Docwaukee]

without ms as manager, we'd be 161-1

i mean.  we'd have to lose one game right? right!

 

The most amazing thing is that AnaheimBob actually thinks this is significant.   It's temporary restraining order awsome. 

 

[Stradling]

12 minutes ago, Throwman91 said:

Give me one good reason why Scioscia should continue managing next season if they start the season under.500 in the first month? 

Because the GM trusts and values him.  

[Docwaukee]

7 minutes ago, Throwman91 said:

Give me one good reason why Scioscia should continue managing next season if they start the season under.500 in the first month? 

Mike's influence on the direction of this team is not the same as it was 4-5 years ago.  He's truly a manager now and his influence is restricted to that.   

If they do as you stated, it's likely because someone got injured or the players Billy has picked are underperforming.  

Mike being obstructive to the direction of this team would get him fired.  There is a very slim chance that will be the case.  Way bigger chance he gets extended than fired mid season.  

[Docwaukee]

25 minutes ago, Throwman91 said:

Give me one good reason why Scioscia should continue managing next season if they start the season under.500 in the first month? 

and also because there is mutual respect and maturity.  This isn't fantasy.  

Give me an instance when a major league manager was fired in May.  Ever.