Ripken

[Mauch Won]

Saw a mention in MLBTR that Cal Ripken is starting to become interested in managing.  The Nationals would be an obvious fit for him considering the location but Arte needs to at least make a call if Sosh is relieved of his duties.

[Tyler]

No thank you.

[Blarg]

Zero managerial experience. That is your level of qualifications for the position?

 

Saw a mention in MLBTR that Cal Ripken is starting to become interested in managing.  The Nationals would be an obvious fit for him considering the location but Arte needs to at least make a call if Sosh is relieved of his duties.

[Ohtaniland]

Cal Ripken the "Iron Man" played in 2632 consecutive games. I doubt that Josh Hamilton's day-off to re-charge schedule would work out with Cal Ripken.

[tdawg87]

Zero managerial experience. That is your level of qualifications for the position?

 

Mike Matheny had 0 managerial experience. He seems to be doing fine with the Cards.

[mtangelsfan]

I'm sure an old school guy like Ripken would be a favorite with the saber-nerds.

[Docwaukee]

I'm sure an old school guy like Ripken would be a favorite with the saber-nerds.

funny you should say that because if you've ever heard his show on mlb radio, you'd know that you are dead on.  He might be less inclined to use advanced metrics than Scioscia. 

[Mauch Won]

Advanced metrics are important but if your players aren't executing, you can't fix that with a calculator.   Between the contract situation and state of the farm, we have to make what we have perform better.  SABRE metrics and data analytics are appropriate for player acquisition and retention.   It also plays into in game management.  What it does not do is make talented players live up to their potential and the line of players who perform better when they leave the Angels is a sign Sosh is wasting talent.

[mtangelsfan]

List of two?

[Docwaukee]

Advanced metrics are important but if your players aren't executing, you can't fix that with a calculator.   Between the contract situation and state of the farm, we have to make what we have perform better.  SABRE metrics and data analytics are appropriate for player acquisition and retention.   It also plays into in game management.  What it does not do is make talented players live up to their potential and the line of players who perform better when they leave the Angels is a sign Sosh is wasting talent.

 

or it's a sign that a lack of scouting and data for proper preparation has limited the coaching staff and not given them the best chance to put the players in the optimum position for success. 

 

one of the things that I believe from the recent articles about Arte and the Angels org is the thinning out of a lot of the behind the scenes work force.  It's pretty easy to recognize by the media and anyone that is around the team, and it's one thing that actually shows on the field.  Defensive alignments, pitch sequencing to certain batters, how pitchers sequence our hitters etc.  All stuff that is noticeably lacking this year.  Agree it's hard to know whether the info is there and not being use vs. just not being available, but based on recent info, I would favor the latter.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

What it does not do is make talented players live up to their potential and the line of players who perform better when they leave the Angels is a sign Sosh is wasting talent.

 

One thing that this organization has done well over the past several years, IMO, is deciding when to let players walk. Players who have been traded is a different discussion, but the trades were at least made to fill an immediate need.

[AngelsLakersFan]

or it's a sign that a lack of scouting and data for proper preparation has limited the coaching staff and not given them the best chance to put the players in the optimum position for success. 

 

one of the things that I believe from the recent articles about Arte and the Angels org is the thinning out of a lot of the behind the scenes work force.  It's pretty easy to recognize by the media and anyone that is around the team, and it's one thing that actually shows on the field.  Defensive alignments, pitch sequencing to certain batters, how pitchers sequence our hitters etc.  All stuff that is noticeably lacking this year.  Agree it's hard to know whether the info is there and not being use vs. just not being available, but based on recent info, I would favor the latter.

 

Very good point. There have been a couple of noticeable lacks in advanced scouting this year as well. Have we thinned out the scouting department lately, cuz it sure seems like it.

[mancini79]

What are Ripken's managerial skills?

[Angels Never Die]

I think the lesson we should take home from this is that the manager should be behind what the GM is doing. Please no more egos or potential egos at the manager position.

[Docwaukee]

I think the lesson we should take home from this is that the manager should be behind what the GM is doing. Please no more egos or potential egos at the manager position.

I actually disagree.  I think it's important for respectful disagreement among the manager and GM as long as it's constructive.  You don't want a doormat at either spot.  But I get the gist of what you are saying.  Philosophically you want them on the same page.  If the gm goes out and gets a bunch of guys that don't fit a manager's inherent style, you might have some issues. 

[wopphil]

What are Ripken's managerial skills?

None. But because he was a great player, he must necessarily make a great manager, right? Just like Tim Salmon would be a great hitting coach, Percival a great pitching coach, and Erstad a great defense coach.

[YouthofToday]

Bonds was a great player. Should we call him about managing too?

Let me guess, we should only reach out to gritty white former players...

[greginpsca]

Scoscia had one years experience in the minor leagues. Was he qualified?

[m0nkey]

Bonds was a great player. Should we call him about managing too?

Let me guess, we should only reach out to gritty white former players...

Because white guys have high baseball iqs

[mancini79]

Scoscia had one years experience in the minor leagues. Was he qualified?

 

He was on the Dodgers coaching staff in 97-98 then given his own spot in AAA. So he had more than 1 years experience before taking the Angels job.

[Sully151]

If any ex-player could gain instant respect from current players, it would be Cal. He spent a lot of time over his career working with and along side a lot of egos, vets and young players. Few people probably know the game better than him and you would have to assume he learned a thing or two about managing over his career.

Surround him with a good good coaching staff, maybe a bench coach that is a SABRE guy, and I think he would make a good manager.

[Angel Oracle]

Any manager/GM that can balance sabermetrics and high baseball I.Q. to construct a team has my vote.

 

Too many tools and not enough smarts, or vice versa, is not a good thing. 

Edited August 26, 2013 by Angel Oracle

[Troll Daddy]

He would pick Billy as his bench coach.

Edited August 26, 2013 by Troll Daddy

[CaliAngel]

Zero managerial experience.

 

So what? Scioscia's got 10+ years of managerial experience and hows that working out for us?

 

Putting a guy out there who's willing to learn and make mistakes by taking risks might be exactly the type of manager this team needs.

 

I'm not saying I'm 100% for Ripken, but I could care less if a guy has managerial experience or not.

[Bruce Nye]

Ripken was not a catcher.  That must mean years of experience based on the number of ex-catchers who have managed.