Is Ron Washington's Job in Scott Feldman's Hands?

by pblack on Apr 24, 2008 6:27 AM CDT

The Rangers have lost 6 in a row, the last two in disgusting fashion. They have been poor in every phase of the game over the course of the losing streak, especially in the field. Per Rosenthal, Tom Hicks has said he wanted to see improvement on this road trip, but I think a 1-8 record is probably not what he had in mind. My question is, and there is a poll attached, do you think Wash is managing for his job today? Is this a must win?

Also, did anybody read Grant's blog post about Wash as a person? I had suspected he was a good guy, which makes my desire to see him fired sting a bit more, but I still want him gone, as I have since 2 weeks into last season. I think he is a good guy and a very good coach, but not a manager.

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Is Ron Washington managing for his job today?

Yes?

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No?

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I wouldn't be surprised to hear he's gone before the game starts

by Black Francis on Apr 24, 2008 6:39 AM CDT reply actions

I'm not so sure

Because according to this TR Sullivan piece, JD and Nolan have decided just to kick back, and watch the team fall apart around them:

Ryan understands what the Rangers’ problems are, but is not ready for draconian measures, whether it be staff or players. The biggest concern the Rangers have is how poor play will impact attendance.
The Rangers don’t want to convey the impression of indifference, but they also have to guard against any perceived impressions that they are giving up on the season. Those executive decisions are made in July, not in April.

Yep, that sounds like the Texas Rangers front office, all right. Looks like it’s gonna be a long first half, full of fucked-up baseball, folks.

A Lonestar in California - 2.0

by LSJ on Apr 24, 2008 6:51 AM CDT reply actions

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I can’t quite say i disagree with what was said there. It’s way too early to say the season is lost and give up, even if it may be true.

"When we're mad we'll use our words. Then the rest of the world will play nice with us. And the only boom-booms will be in our pants." - Ralph Wiggum

by rentz on Apr 24, 2008 8:15 AM CDT up reply actions

2-7

not 1-8 but I get your point

by bigsteve on Apr 24, 2008 8:22 AM CDT reply actions

F*&k Attendance

The last thing I want my front office to be worrying about right now is freakin’ attendance! Worry about getting a freakin’ out and getting some wins. This crap is everyone’s fault and the fans cannot be expected to show up.

"We live, we die, and the wheels on the bus go round and round." - Tony Romo

by kentbenfer on Apr 24, 2008 8:43 AM CDT reply actions

+1

eom

Every loss is one closer to the top of the draft in 2009!

by knockoutking on Apr 24, 2008 8:50 AM CDT up reply actions

I agree

Making personnel decisions based on impatience and attendance has caused this organization a lot of problems over the years.

by Brett Perryman on Apr 24, 2008 8:53 AM CDT up reply actions

which makes

the comments of Ryan and Daniels the last couple days a bit reassuring. The last thing the team needs is for them to get in a headhunting mood like so many fans are now.

...and curse Sir Walter Raleigh, he was such a stupid git.

by t ball on Apr 24, 2008 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions