Manny Acta Contacted About Houston Astros' Manager Job.

by Patrick Reddington on Oct 10, 2009 2:35 AM EDT

MLB.com's Brian McTaggart is reporting, in an article entitled, "Acta among Astros' managerial hopefuls", that former DC Skipper Manny Acta, "acknowledged via email Friday," that, "...he has been contact(ed) by the Astros about their vacant managerial position." 158-252 in two+ years at the helm in Washington, Acta was relieved of his duties after getting the Nationals off to a 26-61 record this season. After playing six seasons in the Houston organization, Acta became a coach with the Astros before former Montreal and Washington Manager Frank Robinson hired him as a third base coach with the Expos in 2002. From there Acta went on to coach third base with the New York Mets before being hired by the Washington Nationals in late 2006. According to Mr. McTaggart's article, "The Astros have about 10 names on their initial list of candidates, with interim manager Dave Clark the only candidate the club has disclosed to the public." Make that two of ten.

Who'll be the first candidate to interview with DC?

ESPN.com's Buster Olney tried to convince everyone last Sunday, in an article entitled, "Cleveland, Washington should consider Valentine", that Bobby Valentine was the perfect fit for the Nationals and the nation's capital. (ed. note - "Sorry, Insiders Only.")..but the gist of Olney's argument is that Valentine's great with the media and public and over his career has developed an appreciation of the importance of pitching that's perfectly suited to the team and franchise the Nationals have been building...ESPN had to give Valentine an "out-clause", right?

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Shocking. Manny to the Astros?

That’s one of those even Roscoe predicted once the Astros swirled down the drain this season.

One good thing about Rizzo…he can make sure secret stuff stays secret. IN RIZZO I TRUST!!!

by RoscoeNats on Oct 10, 2009 3:33 AM EDT reply actions

Get out the self help books in Houston.

Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."

by Mezza on Oct 10, 2009 7:48 AM EDT reply actions

Opinion on Bob Brenly

I read in the Chicago Trib Friday that Brenly had informally talked with Rizzo about managing the Nationals. It’s a topic of discussion over at Bleed Cubbie Blue. Opinions from the DC Faithful? Hopefully the link to the Trib story works.

"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain

by brook on Oct 10, 2009 3:40 PM EDT reply actions

And it didn't work

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/chi-09-dodgers-bits-oct09,0,5291467.story

"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain

by brook on Oct 10, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree with Al's "making so

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Oct 10, 2009 4:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I agree with Al's "making something out of nothing" assessment...

The article says they talked when DC was in Chi-town a while back…I wouldn’t be surprised if he was one of those interviewed but it’s too early and there’s a long process to go through just to meet the hiring requirements, so I imagine a bunch of names will pop up just like on the GM search…The FB readers all want Kirk Gibson…I just want not-Riggleman…Sorry, Mr. Riggles…

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Oct 10, 2009 4:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Thanks for the link though, and the BCB discussion was interesting...

They think 2-5 years til DC’s competitive…

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Oct 10, 2009 4:35 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

You're welcome for the link

I wouldn’t be surpised if at some point Brenly left the broadcast booth to manage again. I’m not sure I can see him being the Nationals manager,though. I’m not sure if he has the personality(read:patience) to be the manager of a team that’s building towards becoming competitive.

"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain

by brook on Oct 10, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Interesting

I think Rizzo would tap a few guys he knew when he was in Arizona… but unlike Bowden – i dont think he’ll stay to the one area. ;)

Agree with Ed, its a long process and from what we have seen its usually pretty long and drawn out. Im not stoked with Riggles but wouldnt die if was the manager – he probably would do a decent job with a decent team.

Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."

by Mezza on Oct 10, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions

who is watching Dodgers v Cards?

BELLI!

Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."

by Mezza on Oct 10, 2009 6:45 PM EDT reply actions

ugh

Ethier goes deep! Belliyard’s men in front 3-0

Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."

by Mezza on Oct 10, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions

AAAAAAAW

worlds worst error! pitcher misses the flip from Pujols. Cards have Nats disease…and it’s looking light’s out to the birds.

Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."

by Mezza on Oct 10, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Caught the end of the Dodgers-Cards game...

Relieved I won’t have the face the possibility of having to root for the Cardinals in the World Series. I would gone with them before I would have ever rooted for the Yankees, for example.

Guess it’s back to the drawing board on predicting who’s going to the World Series.

"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain

by brook on Oct 10, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Dodgers/Yankees, East vs West, Torre vs His Old Team...Manny vs NY one more time...

Though I’d give anything to see Vladi and the Angels knock the Yankees around and set up the West Coast series…

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Oct 10, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Just not the Phillies/Yankees please, I'm stuck in the middle of those two in NJ and it would be intolerable...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Oct 10, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions