Angels hire Ron Washington as manager

[Jay]

5 hours ago, Hubs said:

If they wanted the experience and the authority of a veteran manager, they should've hired Scioscia Danny Glover. 

[cals]

9 minutes ago, Spirit said:

 

ED sounds horrible.  I hope you've stopped the cocaine and it's improved your ability to perform.

[REDneck]

1 hour ago, Angelsfan1984 said:

So…you would prefer someone who puts them in a negative direction as the manager. Why not retain Nevin then?

Yeah, that's what I said bo!

[Second Base]

4 hours ago, Taylor said:

@Second Base Any issues with this?

I'm not sure I'm the one to ask. I mean I've gone on record as saying that I don't think coaches make a lick of difference in the outcome of a single game at the major league level. And at the same time I was supportive in general of Aumus, Maddon and Nevin's hirings.

It looks like a great and entertaining staff to me. But I think I second what @Docwaukee said, now let's move on to the important things. 

[disarcina]

7 hours ago, Chuckster70 said:

Great hire. Anybody that's against this move does not know ball. 

CHUCK - that's a bit harsh coming from you - the always nice guy.

I was stunned when I heard this -- and not in a good way. True, RW has 'rehabilitated ' himself during his coaching stints -  most recently with Atlanta - a very good organization from top to bottom--   but a 71 year old. (didn't realize he was that old- you know the old adage - we all remain a certain age and assume everyone else does too - so we see he's  71 - GEEZ that's old -  oh wait - it's only a few years older than me !) 

Have our AW folks do some digging (not the club PR take) and see who pushed this hire.  There's a sense that the Halos GM (in theist year of his contract in 24) was methodically interviewing candidates (I don't recall RW being on that list but perhaps he was last week) said he was 'taking his time' and then WHAM --  RW announced as new manager !  Has the signs of perhaps Arte stepping in making this happen (around the. GM). - which does not bode well for a GM in the final year of his contract.

I may warm up to this - we'll see. Initially completely under-whelmed -- in any event - I really don't. see the Angels doing much over the next three years. - we have three playoff type teams ahead of us in the AL West (Texas Champs not going away any time soon (they have a great manager); Houston (they have a new manager) and Seattle (they have our former GM).  So - it's transition time. -- and will possibly ownership change time soon.

Oh well, the Anaheim weather and ballpark will still draw 30,000. to 35,000. to game April - June/ July with that many 'seats sold' in August/ September even if not occupied.  Ownership likely satisfied with that. It's certainly more than what some other franchises can say.

[Pancake Bear]

46 minutes ago, Second Base said:

I'm not sure I'm the one to ask. I mean I've gone on record as saying that I don't think coaches make a lick of difference in the outcome of a single game at the major league level. And at the same time I was supportive in general of Aumus, Maddon and Nevin's hirings.

It looks like a great and entertaining staff to me. But I think I second what @Docwaukee said, now let's move on to the important things. 

The Rangers agree. 

[REDneck]

Some of you act like you never railed a line of Coke.

[Blarg]

1 hour ago, stormngt said:

Swear i hate my cell phone keyboard.  

I think it may be a mutual relationship. 

[ELEVEN]

The rumored coaching staff should be able to beat the current team in a game of baseball.

[Tank]

3 hours ago, stormngt said:

Swear i hate my cell phone keyboard.  

 

[Tank]

i'm neither excited about this hire nor disappointed. i wish he was younger.

nevertheless, i hope this ends up being a good thing. if he hires the rumored staff that's been mentioned, that would be a pretty good thing.

[Stradling]

As always people are going to see what they want to see in the hiring of Washington. He’s 71 years old. It’s a 2 year contract. He’s highly respected in the game.  People are skeptical of Arte forcing this, which boggles my mind. To me this is 100% Perry hiring his guy since he’s worked with him twice, in two different organizations. 

[Dtwncbad]

6 hours ago, disarcina said:

There's a sense that the Halos GM (in theist year of his contract in 24) was methodically interviewing candidates (I don't recall RW being on that list but perhaps he was last week) said he was 'taking his time' and then WHAM --  RW announced as new manager !  Has the signs of perhaps Arte stepping in making this happen (around the. GM)

We are at the point where literally everything that happens (and everything that doesn’t happen) is imagined to be Arte meddling, interfering, or some form thereof.

Yawn.

[Stradling]

3 minutes ago, Dtwncbad said:

We are at the point where literally everything that happens (and everything that doesn’t happen) is imagined to be Arte meddling, interfering, or some form thereof.

Yawn.

Yep it’s a tired narrative. When the truth is bad there’s zero reason to pretend it’s worse. 

[Dtwncbad]

1 hour ago, Stradling said:

Yep it’s a tired narrative. When the truth is bad there’s zero reason to pretend it’s worse. 

Considering your response, it’s obvious you are controlled by Arte and don’t have your own voice.

[Angelsfan1984]

8 minutes ago, Dtwncbad said:

Considering your response, it’s obvious you are controlled by Arte and don’t have your own voice.

At least his voice has a solid auto correct. I can deal with that. Storm comes out here speaking In tongues. 

[Ron Mexico]

Braves Gm says losing Washington is a huge Loss for them

 

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2023/11/08/ron-washington-los-angeles-angels-manager/71508293007/

 

 

 

 

[Chuck]

 

[Blarg]

55 minutes ago, Ron Mexico said:

Braves Gm says losing Washington is a huge Loss for them

 

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2023/11/08/ron-washington-los-angeles-angels-manager/71508293007/

 

 

 

 

“Presence, intellect, respect, work ethic, integrity, off-the-charts ability to lead. I mean, that guy walks in a room, it’s over. He’s got it. He’s special. I’ve been in baseball since 2000. I’ve never been around someone like this before.”

I think I will take Anthopoulos opinion over the nay sayers in this thread. 

[ScottT]

59 minutes ago, Ron Mexico said:

Braves Gm says losing Washington is a huge Loss for them

 

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2023/11/08/ron-washington-los-angeles-angels-manager/71508293007/

 

 

 

 

They'll be ok.

[Stradling]

11 minutes ago, Blarg said:

“Presence, intellect, respect, work ethic, integrity, off-the-charts ability to lead. I mean, that guy walks in a room, it’s over. He’s got it. He’s special. I’ve been in baseball since 2000. I’ve never been around someone like this before.”

I think I will take Anthopoulos opinion over the nay sayers in this thread. 

He’s no Nevin. 

[Chuck]

 

[fan_since79]

I'm okay with Washington. I won't criticize his age, as he's barely older than me. 

71 is the new 60.

 

[totdprods]

From what videos I've seen of him working with Braves players, as recently as this year, dude definitely doesn't seem like he's too old for the task. Far more charisma than Buck would've brought.

Edited November 9, 2023 by totdprods

[jeskola]

16 hours ago, Angelsfan1984 said:

So then it would be safe to assume that part of his past was clarified and discussed in the interview.

I wouldn't assume anything. Who knows what the interview process looks like? And you know what they say about a.s.s.u.m.e.