Angels administering 2-hour written test to manager candidates

[JarsOfClay]

This test is poppycock since we all know managers don't really matter.

 

[Stradling]

6 minutes ago, CanadianHalo said:

I specifically used “we” instead of “I” so you couldn’t use that comeback... 

I used it and I was still right.  I’m guessing the AOL boards might still be around.  

[Stradling]

Just now, JarsOfClay said:

This test is poppycock since we all know managers don't really matter.

 

Right.  

[CanadianHalo]

11 minutes ago, Lou said:

and yet . . . 

You’re part of the “we”

[Stradling]

Hey @Lou would you rather be part of a we that includes Canadian Halo, Jars, Vladdy and the like or one that includes normal people that includes me (my normal I mean white obviously).  

[Stradling]

2 hours ago, Stradling said:

I highly recommend Chuck doing the same thing in order to post on here.  

It’s cute that two of the three that marked this as a troll post probably assume I was referring to them.  

 

 

 

 

 

I was

[Second Base]

27 minutes ago, Stradling said:

Because we always heard how dumb he was.  

Not at all.  Have you ever watched the movie, "Miracle" about the 1984 Olympic Hockey team?  I'm thinking about the goalie, Jim Craig.  He refused to take the test, and that's actually what defined one of his better traits. 

[Inside Pitch]

1 hour ago, Torridd said:

Does everyone think this test is a good idea? I know a manager has to be intelligent, bu it's not the equivalent of taking the SAT. I think, more than anything, a manager is about handling relationships. I'm not sure how a test shows that.

Maybe they are using it to weed people out who are unwilling to even take it...  

[AngelsFaninGA]

1. Spell "cat"

2. If a bird has two wings, how many seeds are in a watermelon?

3. Who coined the phrase "coined the phrase"?

4. Paper or plastic?

[UndertheHalo]

2 minutes ago, Inside Pitch said:

Maybe they are using it to weed people out who are unwilling to even take it...  

Yep.  It’s about being open minded. 

[UndertheHalo]

23 minutes ago, Stradling said:

Hey @Lou would you rather be part of a we that includes Canadian Halo, Jars, Vladdy and the like or one that includes normal people that includes me (my normal I mean white obviously).  

To be fair.  Isn’t Canadian Halo posting from some frozen tundra in Manitoba or something.  That can’t be great for cognitive function.  

[floplag]

I feel like something like that is more window dressing than actually matters.  Its more about how much they want the job if they are willing to go thru it. 
It also tells me that the big names are out, those guys wont do that.   Could you see Girardi being bothered with something like that with his resume?  
Were looking at Chavez or another first timer, book it. 

[gurn67]

You have a choice between two guys in today's lineup. One guy has always played in the past against lefties because the previous manager relied on the traditional lefty/righty matchup theory when making out his lineup cards. However, one player is 5 for 40 in his last 40 at bats against lhp. The other guy went 2 for 3 with a walk, a home run yesterday, and has been raking in his limited opportunities. Are you able to make the decision who gives you the best chance of winning the game today without taking into account how many major league games each guy has appeared in, and who you personally like as a person more?

Also, please explain if there is any situation in which the contact play should ever be used. If your answer is "I saw it work once in one of my son's little league games." Please return the test immediately.

[mulwin444]

29 minutes ago, floplag said:

I feel like something like that is more window dressing than actually matters.  Its more about how much they want the job if they are willing to go thru it. 
It also tells me that the big names are out, those guys wont do that.   Could you see Girardi being bothered with something like that with his resume?  
Were looking at Chavez or another first timer, book it. 

I think I'd rather have first- timer than some crustiness like Dusty Baker, Buck Showalter, or Joe Girardi.  Obviously, there is a predictability in those hires but it doesn't appear that is what Eppler is going for.  

[UndertheHalo]

3 minutes ago, mulwin444 said:

I think I'd rather have first- timer than some crustiness like Dusty Baker, Buck Showalter, or Joe Girardi.  Obviously, there is a predictability in those hires but it doesn't appear that is what Eppler is going for.  

Seems pretty clear that most teams in baseball are moving away from those types.  Probably for the best. 

[Inside Pitch]

They should narrow the field down to three guys then have them play a winner takes all Jenga.  Talk about being outside the box....

[Second Base]

I mean at some point, wont a manager just carry a laptop with every situation and scenario (and corresponding move) pre-calculated?

By that point, the system itself is the manager, not the human. 

[Angel Oracle]

I think we can all agree on one thing.   That the next manager should be solid with building a solid clubhouse AND with analytics.

Say a combination of Scioscia and AJ Hinch?   Sounds like Joe Espada?   He and Eppler both worked for the Skanks in 2015.

[UndertheHalo]

One of the weed out questions should be “what is the value of grit ? Describe in detail” 

anyone who writes anything other then “there is no value in grit” or something to that effect should automatically be disqualified. 

 

[floplag]

31 minutes ago, mulwin444 said:

I think I'd rather have first- timer than some crustiness like Dusty Baker, Buck Showalter, or Joe Girardi.  Obviously, there is a predictability in those hires but it doesn't appear that is what Eppler is going for.  

No, it doesnt.  And that can be ok pending which one and what his style actually is.  If hes too robotic and basically playing live action start-o-matic whats the point of even having one?    

27 minutes ago, UndertheHalo said:

Seems pretty clear that most teams in baseball are moving away from those types.  Probably for the best. 

I think it depends on the guy.  Im not big on the robotic types as mentioned above.  Im all for analytics but with a human element.  New guys will be lacking in that regard but you gotta start somewhere i guess .

[yk9001]

4 hours ago, JarsOfClay said:

This is awesome. I love how seriously Eppler is taking it.

I was gonna post that the angels should force each managerial candidate to write his starting lineup. If Pujols plays over Ohtani, throw his application in the shredder. If Pujols is hitting 3rd or 4th, put his application in the shredder. If Ohtani sits against lefites, put his application in the shredder. If Calhoun and his 250 obp is hitting leadoff put his application in the shredder.

Only bad managers do this. So the lineup card alone will give you an idea if the manager is bad or good. 

My favorite post of the year

[fan_since79]

"Describe the contact play in detail and, if you believe it's a good call, explain why the hell you think that way."

 

 

[Vegas Halo Fan]

3 hours ago, Chuckster70 said:

Stradling, no joke dude. I have this technology available for those who register here. 

Someone should start a new thread or PM with 5-10 questions that qualify for an email activation link if you pass, if not no dice. 

On some of the Facebook pages I frequent, there were two or three questions regarding the subject topic to answer to qualify for membership. Those who wanted to join just to post spam were often headed off at the door.

[Stradling]

1 hour ago, Scotty@AW said:

I mean at some point, wont a manager just carry a laptop with every situation and scenario (and corresponding move) pre-calculated?

By that point, the system itself is the manager, not the human. 

I truly hope not.  

[WeatherWonk]

3 hours ago, Stradling said:

Because we always heard how dumb he was.  

I didnt need to hear it.

All I had to do was see him hitting Calhoun leadoff for a solid month in September, with his .227 OBP.