Would you take Scioscia back

[Stradling]

This offseason would you bring him back to be the manager?  His teams absolutely had an identity.  

[mmc]

Nope, and to anyone who votes yes, do you not realize the guy doesn't want to manage anymore, or do you just not care?

[REDneck]

Hell Yeah!

He's only 64! Anyone know what he's been doing in life since he's been gone from the game?

Serious question...no answers involving buffets.

[Stradling]

4 minutes ago, mmc said:

Nope, and to anyone who votes yes, do you not realize the guy doesn't want to manage anymore, or do you just not care?

You are right, we should only have topics that are 100% factual and can only really happen, we should stop all speculation topics.  Hey Chuck, shut it down.  

[Stradling]

1 minute ago, REDneck said:

Hell Yeah!

He's only 64! Anyone know what he's been doing in life since he's been gone from the game?

Serious question...no answers involving buffets.

Don’t forget to vote.

[T-angel]

No. But I would welcome back his emphasis on fundamentals.

[mmc]

1 minute ago, Stradling said:

You are right, we should only have topics that are 100% factual and can only really happen, we should stop all speculation topics.  Hey Chuck, shut it down.  

Nope, I'm just answering the question for what it actually is.  If you're bringing Scioscia back for next season, you're bringing in a guy who doesn't want to manage, which surely is not what this team needs.  If you're asking if I would take back the Scioscia of 2000-2015, my answer would be different.

[Stradling]

Just now, T-angel said:

No. But I would welcome back his emphasis on fundamentals.

I totally agree with bringing back his emphasis on fundamentals.  Maybe there is a different role he could fill.  

[Stradling]

Just now, mmc said:

Nope, I'm just answering the question for what it actually is.  If you're bringing Scioscia back for next season, you're bringing in a guy who doesn't want to manage, which surely is not what this team needs.  If you're asking if I would take back the Scioscia of 2000-2015, my answer would be different.

So you think he would accept the job even if he didn’t want to manage?  Just a hunch, if he accepts the position it is because he wants to manage again or at least manage the Angels again.  

[Second Base]

I thought bringing Madden in was a good idea. 

I've learned my lesson. 

[Stradling]

1 minute ago, Second Base said:

I thought bringing Madden in was a good idea. 

I've learned my lesson. 

When they decided to bring in a former NFL head coach and voice of Monday Night Football, I was excited.  I too learned my lesson.

[Lhalo]

Scioscia would never come back with Arte as the owner. 

[Stradling]

2 minutes ago, Lhalo said:

Scioscia would never come back with Arte as the owner. 

Which may not be a road block at some point in the near future.

[diamondclub]

* Starts a thread *
 

* Proceeds to fight everyone in it *
 

how is this guy a mod? 

[Stradling]

3 minutes ago, diamondclub said:

* Starts a thread *
 

* Proceeds to fight everyone in it *
 

how is this guy a mod? 

I am so fighting everyone.  Stick around and you will find out why I am a mod.  Or don’t.  It’s all good.  I say this all in a non threatening or fighting way.  

[REDneck]

9 minutes ago, diamondclub said:

* Starts a thread *
 

* Proceeds to fight everyone in it *
 

how is this guy a mod? 

This is Strad lite in this thread thus far.

Don't worry you will get into his cross hairs, probably sooner rather than later.

Just gotta get used to him.

[Stradling]

Just now, REDneck said:

This is Strad lite in this thread thus far.

Don't worry you will get into his cross hairs, probably sooner rather than later.

Just gotta get used to him.

What’s funny is in this thread I haven’t even argued. I assumed if Scioscia came back it was because he agreed to come back. There are conflicting personalities on here, I am a part of that.  I don’t mind and others take issue with it.  I have seen a hundred diamondclubs on AW over the last couple of decades.  

[Dtwncbad]

If people really loved Scioscia, instead of fantasizing that there is a reunion, why not just hope the Angels get a manger you like as much as you liked Scioscia?

[Docwaukee]

I would take him back as just a manager.  

But what are we talking about with an 'emphasis on fundamentals'?  Wasting at bats on sacrifice bunting or productive outs?  Meh.  The only one that bothers me is not getting a guy from third home with less than two outs.  

Mostly I like him for his leadership skills.  

 

[stormngt]

1 hour ago, Stradling said:

This offseason would you bring him back to be the manager?  His teams absolutely had an identity.  

Yes, however, he isnt going to solve all problems.  His teams fundamentally will play better.  However, it won't resolve the issues of pitching, lack of depth,  injuries, farm system.

 

Therefore, it won't solve all the problems.

[stormngt]

1 hour ago, mmc said:

Nope, and to anyone who votes yes, do you not realize the guy doesn't want to manage anymore, or do you just not care?

This is on the assumption he does. 

[Stradling]

1 minute ago, stormngt said:

Yes, however, he isnt going to solve all problems.  His teams fundamentally will play better.  However, it won't resolve the issues of pitching, lack of depth,  injuries, farm system.

 

Therefore, it won't solve all the problems.

I don’t believe any one signing or hiring or move solves all the problems. I want moves made that build upon other moves that puts us in a position to be more competitive. My belief is Scioscia would be a positive move. 

[UndertheHalo]

Sure why not 

[Vladdy Issues]

1 hour ago, Stradling said:

You are right, we should only have topics that are 100% factual and can only really happen, we should stop all speculation topics.  Hey Chuck, shut it down.  

funny cause I've seen moderators (not saying it's you but it could be you) shutdown topics that were 100% factual because of PERSONAL biases and beliefs

[REDneck]

6 minutes ago, Jimmy Z said:

funny cause I've seen moderators (not saying it's you but it could be you) shutdown topics that were 100% factual because of PERSONAL biases and beliefs

Oh oh...you probably have a red laser dot on your forehead at this very moment.