Olney: “Brad Ausmus is in jeopardy of losing his job as manager of the Angels”

[GrittyVeterans]

2 minutes ago, Jeff Fletcher said:

The assumption is that Arte would be firing Ausmus, not Eppler. 

If that’s the case then we all should be VERY terrified right now. The last time Arte got involved, shit completely blew up in our faces

[tomsred]

I'm guessing that Arte wants Maddon as the manager.  Also that he would be willing to let the Red Sox interview Eppler, and he would replace him if needed.   

[UndertheHalo]

5 minutes ago, GrittyVeterans said:

If that’s the case then we all should be VERY terrified right now. The last time Arte got involved, shit completely blew up in our faces

This is why I’ve been saying this is bad news and we better hope it’s not the case.  Shit is not good in Angels land if this goes down.  

It seems to me that it’s very obvious that Ausmus is Epplers guy.  It doesn’t make sense that Eppler would make this move 1 season in.  

Not good at all. 

Edited September 30, 2019 by UndertheHalo

[UndertheHalo]

2 minutes ago, Lou said:

I'm not terrified

Terrified is a strong word. 

[ScottT]

Lol. I just read a tweet from a guy that follows the minor leagues quite intensely.  He said all kinds of guys already in the organization would make more sense than Maddon.

No idea why. Seems like that typical minor league loyalty aka he who will not be named. 

Someone asked him if theyd consider Erstad 

I love the internet sometimes.  Mainly when I want to reconnect with Isabella Soprano, though

[UndertheHalo]

Seriously.  This is some Mets ass shit if they do this.  Dumb as hell. 

[Pancake Bear]

7 minutes ago, Jeff Fletcher said:

The assumption is that Arte would be firing Ausmus, not Eppler. 

If the issue is based on on-field performance, that would be reactionary and dumb. No one is squeezing a winning team out of the roster we had this season. Making Ausmus the scapegoat would be ridiculous. 

If the issue is internal - Arte just doesn’t think he’s good with the stuff we can’t observe - I don’t necessarily have an issue with it. 

If the issue is just that Ausmus didn’t make wine out of piss and Arte wants to grab a flashy name, he’s an idiot. 

[tdawg87]

9 minutes ago, Jeff Fletcher said:

The assumption is that Arte would be firing Ausmus, not Eppler. 

Yikes.

[Fullmer17]

 

[John Taylor]

47 minutes ago, Vegas Halo Fan said:

You want Harry Caray to succeed Ausmus? He's dead, you know. And he has no managerial experience.

A long deceased Harry Caray would do a better job than Brad Ausmus

[Pancake Bear]

Additional thought: Buying Out Ausmus and paying Maddon will be a bit pricey. If Arte figures that into his budget, that’s even less money for pitching this offseason. Unless Arte is going to approve a sizable payroll increase and he’s not making a Eppler factor this into it, I just don’t see going for Maddon as logical. It’s a big move just to make a big move, and I’m dubious it makes a big difference next season. 

[mr.wichita]

curious to what a buy-out of Ausmus would cost mr.moreno?

 

[John Taylor]

20 minutes ago, Jay said:

Would Maddon want the job though?

The team is a disaster.

 

"Hmm, I have the opportunity to manage a team with Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani, for an organization and a fan base that both love me and are going to unload a bunch of cash at my door.....nah I'll pass"  - Joe Maddon (Probably)

[UndertheHalo]

I mean they better be fu*cking sure they can get Maddon.  I’m pretty sure the Padres will be after him. 

[tdawg87]

"Angels come in 2nd in Maddon sweepstakes"

[Stradling]

 

[John Taylor]

6 minutes ago, UndertheHalo said:

I mean they better be fu*cking sure they can get Maddon.  I’m pretty sure the Padres will be after him. 

@Chuckster70 wins either way.....

[ScottT]

11 minutes ago, Sean-Regan said:

Additional thought: Buying Out Ausmus and paying Maddon will be a bit pricey. If Arte figures that into his budget, that’s even less money for pitching this offseason. Unless Arte is going to approve a sizable payroll increase and he’s not making a Eppler factor this into it, I just don’t see going for Maddon as logical. It’s a big move just to make a big move, and I’m dubious it makes a big difference next season. 

I wonder what Maddon will get. 2? 2.5?  Manager salaries are going down to toilet

[Second Base]

Holy smokes! Ausmus is actually getting fired after one year!!!

I did not see that coming.

[Jeff Fletcher]

That’s a little misleading. This press conference was scheduled 5 days ago to talk about the offseason. It was scheduled to have both Eppler and Ausmus there. 

[Chuck]

2 minutes ago, John Taylor said:

@Chuckster70 wins either way.....

I wouldn't mind if Sum Yung Gui was named our new manager. 

Anyone but that dope Ausmus.

[Lou]

Just now, Jeff Fletcher said:

That’s a little misleading. This press conference was scheduled 5 days ago to talk about the offseason. It was scheduled to have both Eppler and Ausmus there. 

Is Ausmus still invited?

[UndertheHalo]

Yea I was just going to post that it reads like nothing particularly unusual or new is scheduled. 

[tdawg87]

1 minute ago, Lou said:

Press conference?

@Jeff Fletcher?

Ha, you got Lou'd by Fletcher.

[ScottT]

I vote Jessica Alba for manager. Do we get a vote? #3million