Washington Nationals' Manager Manny Acta Has Been Fired...
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 13, 2009 9:58 AM EDT
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PrintAccording to reports out of ESPN.com, Washington Nationals' Manager Manny Acta has told ESPNdeportes.com's Enrique Rojas that he has been fired. The story is just breaking at 1:20 am on a Monday morning...The move comes several weeks after reports of Acta's impending dismissal first broke...
My Opinion...? The Nationals just made another big mistake...
The Story Behind Manny Acta's Departure After The Jump...
Reports that Manny Acta's job was in jeopardy originally surfaced in FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal's June 13th article entitled, "Sources: Acta out as Nats' skip soon, Riggleman in", in which Mr. Rosenthal wrote that Manny Acta's departure was imminent, with Jim Riggleman the man most likely to become the Nationals' third manager. SI.com's Jon Heyman wrote a few days later that the Nationals were considering candidates for Acta's job in an article entitled, "Nationals could replace Acta with Valentine; pitching market thinning", in which Mr. Heyman too claimed that Bench Coach Jim Riggleman would, "...be installed as the interim manager," while noting that, "...team higher-ups also have begun internal discussions about permanent candidates."
When Manny Acta and the Nationals took two high-profile games from the New York Yankees on the road in the new Yankee Stadium immediately after the reports broke, and Acta wasn't dismissed, it appeared that either the reports were false, or, the Nationals had flinched, and were unwilling to fire a Manager whose demise had been leaked before they'd planned. FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal defended his sources and his story in an interview aired on Comcast Sports Net, as reported by Washington Post writer Dan Steinberg in a Sports Bog article entitled, "Ken Rosenthal Stands By His Acta Report", in which Mr. Steinberg quoted Mr. Rosenthal stating:
"'If what I wrote was indeed something that had no basis, as ("Acting" DC GM) Mike Rizzo suggested, well, make him your manager for the rest of the year. If the story is right, however, and of course I believe it was, then the Nationals should fire him today, tomorrow, whenever. Just leaving him dangling like this is not fair to Manny, not fair really to the team itself.'"
Nationals' team President Stan Kasten's public response to the stories on Acta's status didn't exactly inspire confidence, as he told Washington Times' writer Ben Goessling, in an article entitled, "Acta still the manager", shortly after a particularly deflating loss to Tampa Bay, that it wasn't necessarily the Manager's fault:
"''I think you all watched the game last night, and you watched us lose a game, and if you listed the reasons for why we lost the game, I don't think the manager would be anywhere on your list of reasons. So it's hard dealing with that. And yet, we have a record of 16-43, which is, to me, inexplicable. So that's how I feel.'"
When asked directly during the Washington Nationals Blogger Day about the rumors and about Manny Acta's future, Mr. Kasten responded: (ed. note - "Listen to Kasten on Acta.")
"Umm, this has been, uh, yeh, uh, a week with more confusion than there needed to be. I can’t explain anything about last week’s media (inaudible)...you'll have to ask the people who wrote them...Um, uh, one thing that was unfortunate was the notion that there was someone was out there twisting in the wind. Maybe because media people were having them twisting... Manny and I were always completely in sync. Manny and Mike, Mike and I, the three of us, talk all the time...including about last weekend's stories..."
Following the trip to NY that appeared to at least delay Mr. Acta's inevitable dismissal, the Nationals went 7-15 over the next 22, taking two of three from Toronto, and dropping two of three to Boston at home and two of three to Baltimore in Camden Yards before being swept again by Florida in a three-game Dolphin Stadium series. The Nationals returned home for a quick homestand with Atlanta in which they took two out of three from the Braves, but they were just 1-6 on the most recent road trip through Colorado and Houston, not counting the continuation of May 5th game against the Astros, which ended in just minutes this past Thursday. Washington limped into the break, with the only legitimate win on the most recent road trip coming in Saturday night's 13-2 romp. At least Manny Acta got to enjoy one laugher before he was fired...
Manny Acta leaves the Nationals with a 158-252 record.
What "They're" Saying:
• Manny Acta says he's been fired as manager of Washington Nationals - ESPN
Manny Acta told ESPNdeportes.com on Sunday that he has been fired as manager of the Nationals.
• Washington Times - Chatter - "Nats fire Acta" - Mark Zuckerman
The Nationals have fired manager Manny Acta. Acta confirmed by email he was informed of his fate Sunday night, after his team ...
• "Nationals dismiss Acta as manager" - MLB.com's Bill Ladson | nationals.com: News
About five hours after losing their 61st game of the season, the Nationals dismissed Manny Acta as their manager on Sunday night, according to multiple sources.
• Washington Post - Nationals Journal - Chico Harlan, "Acta Fired As Washington Nationals Manager"
In the middle of his third season as manager, Manny Acta has been fired by the Washington Nationals, a source with knowledge of the situation said tonight. Asked in an e-mail about his job status, Acta replied, simply, "Thanks for...
Federal Baseball.com's Coverage:
Will The Washington Nationals' 44th Loss Be Manny Acta's Last? Will The Washington Nationals Fire Manny Acta?
• Why Do The Washington Nationals Want To Fire Manny Acta? - Federal Baseball - Ed Chigliak
Why Do The Washington Nationals Want To Fire Manny Acta? And Who Wants To Take Over This Mess?
Is the Washington Nationals organization giving manager Manny Acta a "fair shake"? Is it fair to judge his track record given the material he's had to work with?
• Manny Acta Is Still Standing! - Federal Baseball - Ed Chigliak
The rumors are still there, but so is Manny Acta...Who's telling the truth when it comes to the Nationals' Manager's job?
• Washington Nationals' Manager Manny Acta Talks To The People... - Federal Baseball - Ed Chigliak
• Will Manny Acta Be Managing The Washington Nationals In 2010? - Federal Baseball - Ed Chigliak
More news when it's available...
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Now????......... The All Star Break Axe???.......Just because they lost after the best win?
I wasn’t even going to check in before hitting the crib……….wow……
Dunn's bat, Nyjer Morgan's speed, skills, Dukes' arm, bat, that's an OF...(sorry, Hammer!) - EC
Good thing I never sleep...seriously...they keep me hooked up to a machine...can the raccoons help?
Lot of help they were to Acta…
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 Jul 13, 2009 1:47 AM EDT up reply actions
The raccoons are sad. but suspected Acta of not sharing his food and storing snacks in his neck
Not admirable in raccoon society…
Dunn's bat, Nyjer Morgan's speed, skills, Dukes' arm, bat, that's an OF...(sorry, Hammer!) - EC
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 13, 2009 2:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Dern neck storer...
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 Jul 13, 2009 2:09 AM EDT up reply actions
That link is the only one right now...looking into it while I write up the story...check back in the AM...
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 Jul 13, 2009 1:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Was it because Clip stubbed his toe?......
Back when the rumour first came out, I was on the fence and then just couldn’t justify the peculiar management. But lately I realized how juggling all these oddball players and comparing with my complex work situations are…… that maybe Manny had too few options to deal with it but being positive, something not really in my nature……
But now, it seems like the wrong time to make a difference. A month ago maybe…… but now?
More chaos…..
Dunn's bat, Nyjer Morgan's speed, skills, Dukes' arm, bat, that's an OF...(sorry, Hammer!) - EC
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 13, 2009 1:58 AM EDT up reply actions
If Acta had only told him to be careful with his cleats, this never would've happened...
+1 on more chaos…
What must Strasburg think…
Maybe the Nationals should hire Tony Gwynn?
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 Jul 13, 2009 2:08 AM EDT up reply actions
You want headlines...maybe If i print that story it'll come true in a month like Ken Rosenthal's...
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 Jul 13, 2009 2:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Might as well.
Told you – you should make this site into a News of the World for baseball… increase the audience 10 fold
Cause no one is following the Nats (well, the real fans are)
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
That Nats Journal comment about the fan writer seeing the hits to the articles plummet...
Well, I suspect a rise for the next few days everywhere……. morbid fascination and all…..
Dunn's bat, Nyjer Morgan's speed, skills, Dukes' arm, bat, that's an OF...(sorry, Hammer!) - EC
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 13, 2009 2:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Nothing like picking over a fresh corpse
I know that Chico wasnt happy with the way it was unfolding. Sad to those who know the guy to see him lose his job.
Its a harsh game sometimes. I wish they could fire more of the crap players.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
If you check the Dan Steinberg article above you can see he had the same "Don't leave Manny" twisting in the wind tone that Mr. Harlan seemed to have...
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 Jul 13, 2009 2:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Mustnt be nice for a reporter
You get to know these guys…like a puppy in a shop window…
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Almost by definition when you get the 1st pick, it means that the team or the organization is not good or run right.
That goes with the territory of being the best player in any sport and getting picked by the biggest loser team…….
Dunn's bat, Nyjer Morgan's speed, skills, Dukes' arm, bat, that's an OF...(sorry, Hammer!) - EC
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 13, 2009 2:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Yea but being the biggest loser in baseball
No one can vote us out.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Sometimes I wonder if the English Football rules shouldn't be followed.
You lose, you drop a division……Impractical of course…. maybe just ownership and FO drops down to AAA……
Dunn's bat, Nyjer Morgan's speed, skills, Dukes' arm, bat, that's an OF...(sorry, Hammer!) - EC
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 13, 2009 2:18 AM EDT up reply actions
It's not a bad idea.
Ive a fan of promotion/relegation system up until a point.
We have salary caps in a few sports in Australia too… that can be a good and bad thing (depending on which side of the economic coin u are on).
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Twice in a row, go Nationals go...
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 Jul 13, 2009 2:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Now on MLB.com
im here for the night shift mate.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Yeah, it's officially out there now...I'm disappointed again...
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 Jul 13, 2009 2:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Riggleman........ ugh...
Dunn's bat, Nyjer Morgan's speed, skills, Dukes' arm, bat, that's an OF...(sorry, Hammer!) - EC
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 13, 2009 2:07 AM EDT up reply actions
What, Mr. Riggles doesn't inspire you with confidence...
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 Jul 13, 2009 2:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Saw it with the Cubs....... no need for a repeat....
Dunn's bat, Nyjer Morgan's speed, skills, Dukes' arm, bat, that's an OF...(sorry, Hammer!) - EC
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 13, 2009 2:19 AM EDT up reply actions
You know what?
I have no idea who i’d want as a dream canidate to take over this mess… who would want to grab this team now?
I wouldnt wish it on anyone… next year they could have made a fresh start after moving on some of the dead wood. But now whoever takes this on is like being the CEO of Lehman Brothers for a month before it goes belly up.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Ladson's saying Riggleman...
I can’t think of anyone who just comes in and cleans up organizations…???
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 Jul 13, 2009 2:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Frank Robinson, Donald Fehr
Dunn's bat, Nyjer Morgan's speed, skills, Dukes' arm, bat, that's an OF...(sorry, Hammer!) - EC
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 13, 2009 2:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Frank would say get stuffed...
Surely…after the way he was treated. Although Bowden isnt there.
Is anyone else lost respect for Kasten this season?
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Had none for Kasten before...... Braves on his resume....
(too many posts at once and the return key posts my incomplete thought..)
Dunn's bat, Nyjer Morgan's speed, skills, Dukes' arm, bat, that's an OF...(sorry, Hammer!) - EC
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 13, 2009 2:38 AM EDT up reply actions
At least the Braves won the division for a while...
Now…
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
and Scott Boras..... Three Amigos Cleanup Service
Dunn's bat, Nyjer Morgan's speed, skills, Dukes' arm, bat, that's an OF...(sorry, Hammer!) - EC
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 13, 2009 2:36 AM EDT up reply actions
He like one of those trauma cleaners...
Who cleans up after murder scenes….
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
With those three guys, they know where all the bodies are buried....
Everybody would pay attention…….
Dunn's bat, Nyjer Morgan's speed, skills, Dukes' arm, bat, that's an OF...(sorry, Hammer!) - EC
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 13, 2009 2:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Right..... at this point, and with a few things looking up and somewhat stabilizing..
Let the man finish the year…… Do your trades and DFAs and see if the post AS break sees some wins….. Now, if they do or they don’t they won’t be able to quantify the effect.
Hard to trust anyone in this ownership group now….. as if there was any before.
Dunn's bat, Nyjer Morgan's speed, skills, Dukes' arm, bat, that's an OF...(sorry, Hammer!) - EC
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 13, 2009 2:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Real classy with the early morning firing, Nationals. Well played...
I WILL MISS MANNY ACTA AND THINK THIS MOVE IS A MISTAKE…
Clear enough…
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 Jul 13, 2009 2:06 AM EDT reply actions
Nah mate
They did for the Australian prime time audience.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
They were catering solely to you? (laughs) or are there others in Australia?
I’m the only one I know in NJ…
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 Jul 13, 2009 2:15 AM EDT up reply actions
bite your tounge/keyboard
Im sure they must be a few hundred here…
And think of the thousands in Europe who must be reading this too…and Asia…
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
I'll check the traffic...
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 Jul 13, 2009 2:26 AM EDT up reply actions
right now it's all across America and you down there in Australia...
Geez I feel BIG BROTHER ish…
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 Jul 13, 2009 2:27 AM EDT up reply actions
ok maybe I underestimated the depth of feeling...
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
i can't judge, at least around here from the comments, it was pretty much evenly split...
THE LAST POLL on the subject, for example, was close…
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 Jul 13, 2009 2:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Yea but we were angry...
Now we just think its pathetic. I would have kept him for the year – made big changes over ST with a new team that was into big work ethic. Balance out the team and sprinkle a vet here and there for stability.
Now its just business as usual. Ill be interested to see how the team takes it. They loved Manny.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
"Acta learned about his dismissal at Nationals Park after the team landed at Dulles Airport in Washington. Team president Stan Kasten gave Acta the news."
Met him at the gate with a sign, Stan? Now the players get to spend their break scattered and wondering about this……. I guess doing it after the 13-2 win would have been bad timing…… after they were all together in the clubhouse after the loss would have made for a bad flight home……
Can’t. Do. Anything. Right……….. and just after the Frank Robinson firing story…….
Dunn's bat, Nyjer Morgan's speed, skills, Dukes' arm, bat, that's an OF...(sorry, Hammer!) - EC
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 13, 2009 3:01 AM EDT up reply actions
So now we have an Acting manager
with an Acting GM.
Is anyone on this team permenant? Anyone not an actor?
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
I think I'm becoming an acting interim fan.......
Like a wise chigliak once said, “Can’t we just move back to Montreal and forget the last 5 years ever happened?”
Dunn's bat, Nyjer Morgan's speed, skills, Dukes' arm, bat, that's an OF...(sorry, Hammer!) - EC
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 13, 2009 3:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Yea im disappointed
I dont think it will impact much on performances but you never know.
They’ve got to change the makup of the team… he was given a terrible roster and he did his best to make it happen.
Sigh.
I’ll miss Acta when he is winning a world series for another team.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
...another team in NY...
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 Jul 13, 2009 2:10 AM EDT up reply actions
How long til the Mets s-can Manuel and get Acta signed?
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 Jul 13, 2009 2:10 AM EDT reply actions
Going to add some more to this and then you guys put on your "Don't hassle us we're locals" t-shirts if tourists come around...
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 Jul 13, 2009 2:11 AM EDT reply actions
Manny was asked to play 5 card stud with 3 cards
very disappointed. that’s really all i have right now. well, actually, i’ve got plenty more, but i’m going to refrain.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jul 13, 2009 2:14 AM EDT reply actions
except to add, good luck to Jim Riggleman
rearranging the deck chairs…
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jul 13, 2009 2:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Rant away...you know the FB brass at least wanted Acta to stay...
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 Jul 13, 2009 2:16 AM EDT up reply actions
i'll rant tomorrow
i need to go talk with my other half, she’s pretty upset right now
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jul 13, 2009 2:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Sorry, Mrs. NNN. You know I'm sympathetic...
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 Jul 13, 2009 2:20 AM EDT up reply actions
I know it’s been said, but it’s late and it really needs repeating:
WHY NOW?!
This reeks of foolish, indecisive, and unprofessional management. Exactly what will the Nats gain from this? It’s not like they’re 10 games back and have a glimmer of a chance.
Why now? Why in the middle of the night? Why after not firing him a few weeks ago...
Why when you’re going to have to restart with a NEW MANAGER AGAIN!!!!
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 Jul 13, 2009 3:28 AM EDT up reply actions
So no one who cares gets a night's sleep and the players.waste their break with more uncertainty.....
Keeping it edgy with StanK.
Dunn's bat, Nyjer Morgan's speed, skills, Dukes' arm, bat, that's an OF...(sorry, Hammer!) - EC
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 13, 2009 3:34 AM EDT up reply actions
You know it will be Riggleman...he'll be an interim, and the Nationals will put off making a decision for even longer...
That’s how they do. Ask the “Acting” GM…
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 Jul 13, 2009 3:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Someone call Davey Johnson and that clown with the sunglasses and fake moustache...
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 Jul 13, 2009 3:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Well, they did it...
A “source” says it’s Riggleman. The second audition in two years for him. He’s from Maryland. Maybe he’ll get it right this time.
I figured they’d give Manny the rest of the season…but if they are planning on blowing up the roster, maybe they just wanted to do it now rather than later.
Zimm had an old manager, a young manager, now he’ll get a middle-aged manager. It’s not Riggleman’s fault Manny got , so I will support him.
Prom Peter Gammons' Twitter Acct...
“Manny Acta will move on to a real managerial job after inheriting the most ill-conceived team in his lifetime”
Not just his lifetime
Probably ours, and should it ever occur… my future children’s lifetime.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
I agree.
Sadly, it can be traced back to Bud Selig and the favors he did for his buddy who now owns the Marlins. And by choosing the Lerners…in hindsight, a bad move.
Also, I feel bad for the kids…Manny has a good foundation here and I think it’ll be moving to a different town next year.
http://www.impactakids.org/
It's officially Riggleman...
Jim Riggleman is the Nationals’ new manager and will be introduced as Manny Acta’s replacement later this morning, according to a club source.
A news conference is tentatively scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Nationals Park, at which time team president Stan Kasten and acting general manager will introduce Riggleman as Washington’s third manager in five seasons.
No!
I know he is the only real option but I dont think firing the manager for Rigglemann does anything at this point in the season. The Nats probably arent going to win the east this year so I think it accomplishes nothing because Rigglemann is not the long term answer.
I don’t think they fired Acta so they could see Riggleman…I think they fired Acta because his “talented” club is almost 40 games below .500 at the all star break. No team should be this bad on defense, period. There are things a manager can do differently and Manny refused. The team was ok with losing. They never said it, but they clearly were not pissed off enough to play better on a consistent basis.
All that said, I see no reason to fire Acta now. Why not just let Manny finish out the season and make your change in the offseason.
Riggleman is a Maryland native, and if he can get this club to play steadily without the incredible insanely huge peaks and valleys, it will be a nice way to finish out the season. I guarantee the FO told him there is no guarantee he will be the manager in 2010, but if he makes this team perform better, he’ll be in the mix.
So where's all the excitement for the start of the Riggleman era...?
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 Jul 13, 2009 9:52 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
I'm excited to see if this horrible team improves on defense, situational hitting, and pitching.
Dibble said it and I actually agree. The team accepts losing. There are too many smiling faces when being shut out.
Riggles led Seattle to a sweet 36-54 mark after taking over last season....(yawns)...
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 Jul 13, 2009 10:11 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
That's .400 ball. I'd take that.
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
Anyone who will be watching on MASN want to give a report???
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 Jul 13, 2009 10:52 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
i've got a screaming headache
and got zero sleep last night. i will withhold commentary until after the presser, but i expect more of Kasten’s song and dance. will be very interesting to see if there’s organizational distancing or if it’s just “wong time” type of stuff.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jul 13, 2009 11:17 AM EDT reply actions
Who needs slee....zzz...wha what!?
I think Kasten will denounce these scurrilous rumors, and say Acta hasn’t been fired at all…
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 Jul 13, 2009 11:22 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I feel like hell and wished I hadn't clicked one last time last night....
It’s hard to imagine any joy in watching the rest of this season playing out and that’s pretty damn miserable considering the agony of last year……
If Kasten’s lips are moving……well, you know the rest.
Dunn's bat, Nyjer Morgan's speed, skills, Dukes' arm, bat, that's an OF...(sorry, Hammer!) - EC
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 13, 2009 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
MASN.com isn't carrying live. i'm listening to ESPN 980--hopefully they'll carry live
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jul 13, 2009 11:30 AM EDT reply actions
Riggleman manager, Corrales bench coach.
that’s inspiring
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jul 13, 2009 11:33 AM EDT reply actions
"core of exciting young position players" --Miek Rizzo
who, exactly?
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jul 13, 2009 11:37 AM EDT reply actions
They must mean Cro...no...Stras...uh...
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 Jul 13, 2009 11:49 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
chickens
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jul 13, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
presenting the same material in a different voice could make a difference...
c’mon Mike
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jul 13, 2009 11:39 AM EDT reply actions
"underachieving" and "unaccpetable"
throwing Manny under the bus
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jul 13, 2009 11:53 AM EDT reply actions
Just got a "Letter to the Fans"...
Presumptuous of them as they try to make us not care…enjoy you half a season Riggles…who will be the flashy new fix-all…
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 Jul 13, 2009 11:58 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
"Acting" GM introduces "Interim" Manager...
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by Patrick Reddington on Jul 13, 2009 12:02 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I made notes for non MASNers
decision finalized over the weekend
underachieving team
record unacceptable
want different feel, voice in club house
doesn’t think Manny lost team
prudent time to make change to prepare for second half
SECOND HALF GOALS:
play hard
play right way
have accountability
focus
more Rizzo:
team hasn’t reached level of achievement expected
satisfied with effort but not execution and consistency
fundamentals need a lot of work
maybe manager needs to be a little hard edged
StanK:
first half great dissappointment
working towards stability
assembling young starting rotation was his first goal
and he feels year has been productive [as far as rotation goes]
wants to see a better brand of play
spineless
none of the print press was there. they did the firing and scheduled the presser early enough the first day of the all-star break to avoid having the print media there.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jul 13, 2009 12:14 PM EDT reply actions
If anyone cared the Nationals would get scolded the way the Mets did for their midnight West coast firing of Willie Randolph...
Hey? What’s Willie doing these days…?
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 Jul 13, 2009 12:22 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Jus wondering when is the right time to fire somebody over the break?
After the game before the plane trip?
On the plane?
At the airport?
While Manny’s on a vacation?
The next day?
Thursday?
All of those times make the Nats look like A-Holes. They were gonna do it a few weeks ago, the team saved his job, then went back to sucking.
NY baseball baseball scribe Joel Sherman on XM laments the Orwellian use of the "Acta was relieved of his duties" BS...
You FIRED him, using newspeak doesn’t help…
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 Jul 13, 2009 12:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
This is a sad, sad day for Natstown. Can we fire Mayor Kasten or the land owners Lerners? PLEASE...
Oh well, Harry Potter comes out on the 15th all is good. (Yea, I’m stupid)
Mike Rizzo and Stan Kasten announce the firing of Manny Acta - video
http://masnsports.com/2009/07/riggleman-takes-over-for-acta.html
Dunn's bat, Nyjer Morgan's speed, skills, Dukes' arm, bat, that's an OF...(sorry, Hammer!) - EC
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 13, 2009 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions
"strictly a baseball move" on the timing
bull
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jul 13, 2009 1:34 PM EDT reply actions
Dukes...
I think we may now see some pretty quick movement on Dukes. If Riggleman can deal with Dukles better than Manny, it could be time to cut Kearns and bring Elijah back.
Roscoe, not sure i agree with that
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jul 13, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Rizzo just said Dukes will be back of for a look...
Interview on XM will have transript later…
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by Patrick Reddington on Jul 13, 2009 1:57 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
"will be back up"...
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 Jul 13, 2009 1:57 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Zimm just said he likes that the bad characters are gone....
Will be interesting. I’m thinking like the team. As Roscoe, I want the team with the best chance of winning on the field. If you’re a baby and can’t get along with the other millionares, then tough crap!
"we're a very poor executing club" -- "we need to play better baseball"
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jul 13, 2009 1:38 PM EDT reply actions
i am truly disappointed reading these statements
to know that the Face of the Franchise is as immature and petualnt as some of the others that we assume to be. throwing his former manager under the bus because he, personally, doesn’t have the stones to stand up to his own teammates. you want leadership, Zimm? start leading.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jul 13, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
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