Manny (Acta) Watch
by Parks Smith on Apr 28, 2009 11:12 AM EDT
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PrintA lot of stories have come out the past week and days about Manny maybe getting the Ax soon. So how does everyone feel about Manny? Time for the Riggleman era?
I like Manny but some of his decisions just have me yelling at the TV periodically. O and why the F haven't we signed Luis Vizcaino yet, after last night I don't think he can get to DC fast enough.
who knows...
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The Padres designated Eulogio De La Cruz yesterday, he throws mid 90s but has control issues, sounds like the second coming of Jesus Colome, but I wouldn’t mind picking him up just to have another power guy in the pen.
804 Nats Fan
I am not a scout, but I also question Acta's decision making......
Nats’ Acta: How safe?
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9509684/Don%27t-expect-Joba-to-bail-out-Yanks-%27pen-yet
"Mike Rizzo probably will not dump Acta quickly — Rizzo, who was not always with the major-league club in his previous role as assistant GM, needs more time to form a judgment.
Still, the Nats’ fundamental play is dismal, and scouts routinely question Acta’s decision-making."
"Remember How Good The Expos Were?"
"Let's just move back to Montreal and forget the last 5 years ever
happened"............- e chigliak
I dont blame Acta soley...
While I think that some criticisms about Acta are valid (some situational, some motivational, some disclipne), I think Bowden had a lot to answer for (as does Chico Harlan points out in the Post).
1727 words on the bullpen, by Chico Harlan
It wasn’t Acta who had not judged the needs of the bullpen this season and it wasn’t Acta who over sotcked the outfield (and under stocked the middle infield).
That said, the teams defence has actually gotten worse and I do question some of the players attitude (such as a work ehtic on outfield training). The continual use of the Hanrahan as closer is Acta’s fault but also Rizzo who hasn’t done enough to give Acta a better option (remember it was Rizzo AND Acta that encouraged Hanrahan).
I’m not sure Rizzo is best placed to dump Acta given he doesn’t have the job in its own right. I’m in two minds as to whether the team needs a Frank Robinson type or they would be better off with someone positive like Acta. But it’s clear that the blame extends more to one person… I think that these issues are systemic within the club and guys like Rizzo are going to need time to sort it all out.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
I liked Acta for his positive attitude in the past. I don't like that he doesn't take a little blame on himself
I find many of his in game decisions perplexing, as well as lineup choices. If I could see his overall team strategy a little more (and I’ve defended him in the past), maybe it would be easier to understand.
It really hit the wall for me when Dukes was late. Acta’s reaction seemed uncharacteristic and harsh, and I wonder if that affected the rest of the team.
“Playing the kids” is going to be a bumpy ride, and Acta is in his first job, too. I just read an article where half the managers are in the hot seat, including the Marlins’ guy, so I guess it’s just an unavoidable reaction.
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
"Let's just move back to Montreal and forget the last 5 years ever
happened"............- e chigliak
by cat daddy3000 on Apr 28, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Alberto Gonzalez was sent down to Triple-A after Tuesday's game.
http://www.nationalspride.com/home/
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
"Let's just move back to Montreal and forget the last 5 years ever
happened"............- e chigliak
about time
He was on a 64 error pace for the season. Solid bat for an infielder, but the glove needs serious work.
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
But, he was supposed to be the slick fielding SS of the future.......
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
"Let's just move back to Montreal and forget the last 5 years ever
happened"............- e chigliak
by cat daddy3000 on Apr 28, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Still could be. His range seems decent.
But, the door is starting to close.
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Some dude on Fan graphs says the general has a very weak arm
and makes throwing errors in an attempt to compensate for that arm. So, perhaps he is the second basemen of the future!
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
My sentiments exactly
And his noodle arm was very noticeable while Guzman was injured. He gets to a lot of balls, though.
by bluelineswinger on Apr 30, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
The buck stops with Acta
This team is awful with the glove, can’t bunt well, and the bull pen is pitching scared. He is cutting the wrong guys (Shell not Rivera). I like ACTA, but he needs to go to jump start this team. We are playing worse than we should with our talent level plain and simple. We are bad, but not anywhere near this bad!
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
I, for one, am not giving up on Cintron.......
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
"Let's just move back to Montreal and forget the last 5 years ever
happened"............- e chigliak
by cat daddy3000 on Apr 28, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I gave up on cintron when he played for the snakes
I drafted him late for my fantasy team his sophomore season. When I take a flier on you and feel cheated, you suck! Wasted a buck on that guy!
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
I had early hopes, but they have been dashed due to the lack of a batting average...
In a similar vein….. I, for one, welcome our Insect Overlords….. -K. Brockman
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
"Let's just move back to Montreal and forget the last 5 years ever
happened"............- e chigliak
by cat daddy3000 on Apr 30, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Apart from the closer/bullpen
Lets not forget we lost 6 games in the 9th… while I think this could have been managed better – if we win half those games, we’re even having this discussion.
I have no issue with the defence skills – it’s unacceptable at this level and he and the coaches need (what we Aussies term) a good kick in the butt.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Fair dinkum!
Although you spelled “defense” wrong… ;)
The managing decisions may be arguable to an extent—Acta has the roster he has. But the circus in the field? That’s squarely on the coaches. We’ve been hearing for three seasons now that Acta is a teacher, and he’s here he to teach our potential-filled kids to be good ballplayers. TEACH. THE. KIDS. It’s bad enough to be derided as the “NAAAts” because of pitching and hitting—those are the hard parts of the game. Routine fielding and pitchers who can sac bunt are the minimum price of admission to the majors. Ryan Langerhans can catch! (Oh, wait… didn’t come up in the Nats organization…)
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
I am and will always be a bad speller do to an issue I wont discuss
But that does not mean I am dumb. I am getting a PhD anyway! Although its in Finance and not English.
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
So do not comment on peoples spelling
I am sensitive about it.
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
I was teasing Mezza about his Commonwealth-style spelling of "defence."
Just a little good-natured ribbing between two people separated by a common language, as the saying goes. (I believe Mezza is Aussie, or living in Oz—that right?) I wouldn’t presume to correct anyone else’s use of the possessive apostrophe, of course.
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
I knew what you meant...... I have a spelling flaw in that I use some British spelling...
…due to my English grandmother sending me kids’ books as a child. I tend to use defence and defense interchangeably, but colour means a hue, and color means “hot” in this neighbourhood………
Do Itashimashte……
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
"Let's just move back to Montreal and forget the last 5 years ever
happened"............- e chigliak
by cat daddy3000 on Apr 30, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
sorry like I said, I am sensitive
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Correct :)
Trust Americans to invent their own language.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Good luck with the PhD
The world needs some good thinkers in finance, to which, spelling is somewhat optional.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Thanks
I’ll be All But Dissertation in August assuming I pass the comprehensive exams. I am doing some cool research, which I would tell you about, but this is a baseball site and little will actually be published for 2-4 years. Hopefully by then I’ll be teaching within a reasonable drive to NATSTOWN.
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
I was sad to see Langerhans go
He was fun to watch field. Plus, last season he became a tough out with the .380 onbase%
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Gah, I just saw this......... GAH!!!!......
Getting rid of all the “Ls” last year was my only joy…
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
"Let's just move back to Montreal and forget the last 5 years ever
happened"............- e chigliak
by cat daddy3000 on Apr 30, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions
He's got a point about the D, though--we called him LangerHANDS for a reason!
Langerhans projects as +14 runs in a corner and +9 in CF, just like TAWH. I know, too bad about the bat, but I still remember his grad slam from 2007…
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
Too bad about the bat!?! It took months for the horrible nightmares to cease....
He was like the Undead. You DFA him, think he’s gone, and then suddenly, there he is…….. back again.
Ugh….
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
"Let's just move back to Montreal and forget the last 5 years ever
happened"............- e chigliak
by cat daddy3000 on May 1, 2009 2:01 AM EDT up reply actions
I've been questioning his decisions all year
And I’m done questioning them at this point. If you ask me, it’s time for a change, plain and simple. The coaching staff was brought up at some point in an earlier reply, but who’s responsible for the coaching staff? There are no fundamentals. There’s no accountability. The bullpen is being constantly mis-managed. He just needs to go at this point.
by bluelineswinger on Apr 30, 2009 11:49 PM EDT reply actions
Riggleman
have yall noticed that he is always in manny’s ear, like every time they cut over to manny. i think he is trying to talk some sense in to him.
804 Nats Fan
I've been wondering what part of this that Riggleman has played.
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 2, 2009 1:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Riggleman has to be considered Manny's Replacement at this point.
but the Lehners held onto Bowden longer than I think most of us expected, so Manny may ride this out. Thanks to the Lehners not being quick to fire managers or GMs.
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
I am underwhelmed at the prospect of Riggleman, even as an acting manager. Seen it in Chicago.
I don’t even know what influence he’s had on Manny.
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 3, 2009 1:51 AM EDT up reply actions
May, May come our way...By Manny Acta on May 1, 2009
http://masnsports.com/2009/05/-may-may-come-our.html
“The first month has ended, and it has been tougher than we thought, mainly because the two guys we thought for sure were going to hold their own have struggled.”
That would be two bullpen guys……. so, that narrows that down…
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
Change of heart
He responded to my email, so now I am officially against the team firing Manny! Keep Manny!!! Fire everyone else!!!
Lets just hope Kip Wells comes out of nowhere and saves 30 games this season!
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
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