Washington’s staff

[Stradling]

1 minute ago, mmc said:

Because he said things on MLB Network that people here don’t like and take personally 

Dumb. 

[Angelsfan1984]

He’s the guy that said angels should trade ohtani, rendon and devinkski to the Mets for a prospect haul. He also managed the ASStros when they were in the middle of their string of number one picks. 
 

all he has to do now is hold peoples Batting gloves and elbow pads. Welcome aboard Bo. 

[Pancake Bear]

54 minutes ago, mmc said:

Because he said things on MLB Network that people here don’t like and take personally 

I know you're only like 16 or whatever, but Bo Porter used to be a manager, and he pretty much sucked at it. 

Case in point: 

 

[mmc]

2 minutes ago, Pancake Bear said:

I know you're only like 16 or whatever, but Bo Porter used to be a manager, and he pretty much sucked at it. 

Case in point: 

 

Good thing he’s not managing here then

[BTH]

seems like his connection with Rendon is a big reason why he's on the staff.

If you're committed to Rendon, which the Angels are, it's a smart move to hire someone who knows him and you hope can get the best out of him.

[Angels 1961]

22 minutes ago, BTH said:

seems like his connection with Rendon is a big reason why he's on the staff.

If you're committed to Rendon, which the Angels are, it's a smart move to hire someone who knows him and you hope can get the best out of him.

Only Bo knows about that.

[DMVol]

11 hours ago, Chuckster70 said:

The Anthony Rendon comeback season in 2024 is on deck.

That might be an under the radar thing that could actually matter…Rendon might not be salvageable but why not hire a 1b coach, with ties to the manager, who Rendon has a good relationship with. Porter can’t keep him healthy but he might keep his head on straight.

[Angel Oracle]

It’s been almost a week.   Have to think that the coaching staff is getting finalized real soon.   Maybe in time for tomorrow’s press conference?

[Tank]

11 hours ago, BTH said:

seems like his connection with Rendon is a big reason why he's on the staff.

If you're committed to Rendon, which the Angels are, it's a smart move to hire someone who knows him and you hope can get the best out of him.

i wonder if dr. phil has an 800 number? 

[Jay]

12 minutes ago, Tank said:

i wonder if dr. phil has an 800 number? 

Right, do they need a coach for Rendon or a motivational speaker?

[jsnpritchett]

 

 

[tdawg87]

Who

[James]

Johnny Washington hails from....

[Blarg]

A dirtbag?

[totdprods]

13 minutes ago, tdawg87 said:

Who

Oakland's pitching coach '04-'10, Boston for a year, then back to Oakland '12-'17. Two years with San Fran and left when Bochy left.

The good? He was around a lot of Oakland's best years, but also hasn't had a real titled coaching position for a few years, so could be a sign he's a little less analytically-oriented (see Percival's comments)

Johnny Washington interview for Angels manager a couple seasons back, was a minor leaguer in Texas' system in the Ron Washington days I think.

[greginpsca]

If you mean Washington, San Jacinto JC. He played for a classmate of mine.

[ELEVEN]

2 hours ago, totdprods said:

Oakland's pitching coach '04-'10, Boston for a year, then back to Oakland '12-'17. Two years with San Fran and left when Bochy left.

The good? He was around a lot of Oakland's best years, but also hasn't had a real titled coaching position for a few years, so could be a sign he's a little less analytically-oriented (see Percival's comments)

Johnny Washington interview for Angels manager a couple seasons back, was a minor leaguer in Texas' system in the Ron Washington days I think.

Oakland was finding decent pitching under rocks then. This could be a good hire.

[Inside Pitch]

On 11/14/2023 at 12:06 AM, Pancake Bear said:

I know you're only like 16 or whatever, but Bo Porter used to be a manager, and he pretty much sucked at it. 

Case in point: 

 

To be fair, he's just got to chit chat and take their batting gloves. as the 1B coach.

[totdprods]

Bo Porter might have been a poor manager, but perhaps he’ll be another good guy to have around the youth. He was Houston’s manager when guys like Altuve, Martinez, Springer, Keuchel and Castro were starting their careers.

Couple that with the Bo Porter Academy, MLBPA experience, analyst work, he’s at worst probably a positive, communicative-focused guy who will work well with Washington. The affect may be less seen between the lines and more between the ears of our youngsters. And maybe Rendon.

Like @Inside Pitch said, he’s a 1B coach. He won’t have a massive impact on in-game results or decisions.

[Angel Oracle]

On 11/14/2023 at 9:20 AM, Jay said:

Right, do they need a coach for Rendon or a motivational speaker?

[Angel Oracle]

Curt Young and Washington were on the A’s coaching staff together 2004-2006 and 2016-2017.

Edited November 15, 2023 by Angel Oracle

[Taylor]

On 11/13/2023 at 9:11 PM, mmc said:

Because he said things on MLB Network that people here don’t like and take personally 

Such as...?

[Taylor]

On 11/14/2023 at 10:20 AM, Jay said:

Right, do they need a coach for Rendon or a motivational speaker?

Yes

[tdawg87]

Rendon needs a social worker.

[Pancake Bear]

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