Nats News Network Talks To Former Nats' Skipper Manny Acta.
158-252 in his time at the helm of the Washington Nationals, current Indians' and former Nats' Skipper Manny Acta was the most unassuming divisive figure in DC baseball for a time. Before Washington and Cleveland meet this weekend in Interleague play, Mr. Acta was nice enough to exchange emails with the Nats News Network's Dave Nichols, who posted the resultant interview this morning.
• It's a great read, check it out HERE or in the title link.
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I was not a fan if his managing, but there is no question that he’s a class act.
I wish him and the Tribe the best.
Now here’s to the Nats winning the series this weekend!
PS Good Work Dave!
Waytogo, Eeyore!......
I so wanted to believe in Acta, and I am soooo glad he’s wearing another cap now…
(the lineup card-go-‘round no longer sends me gasping for breath, and that’s something….)
Don't Be A "Crow", Bryce... - P.R., Draft Day 2010
"...eyeblack-oozing baseball cyborg"
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 11, 2010 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
shakes fist at Ohio!!!
Oye Como Va!!!
Don't Be A "Crow", Bryce... - P.R., Draft Day 2010
"...eyeblack-oozing baseball cyborg"
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 11, 2010 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks guys
Manny was very gracious to answer my questions. A real pro.
Just checked in to our hotel in Cleveland. Looking forward to the series.
Your voice of doom and gloom. Read more at natsnewsnetwork.blogspot.com
by Dave at District Sports Page on Jun 11, 2010 3:16 PM EDT reply actions
Just saw Cheryl's tweet......which led to this....
"Overheard in Manny Acta’s head: “what the hell are those #nats players doing on the field this time of day?”
PRACTICING!!!!
Don't Be A "Crow", Bryce... - P.R., Draft Day 2010
"...eyeblack-oozing baseball cyborg"
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 11, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Practice??
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 Jun 11, 2010 3:55 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
You talkin bout practice?
Great job Dave!
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
by natsstats on Jun 11, 2010 5:10 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
ah, the classics from yesteryear....
Don't Be A "Crow", Bryce... - P.R., Draft Day 2010
"...eyeblack-oozing baseball cyborg"
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 11, 2010 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Great, great article.
Manny was positive but shared a bit of his personal side as well. Once he lost Zim he was toast, but I hope he does well in greener pastures.
Souldrummer stands alone for Miguel Batista. Many want to see Capps save games. Dream big! MOAR RUNZ!!! MOAR BATISTA!!!!
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