In Scioscia’s first 10 seasons running the Angels, he’s won exactly 900 games. Which comes to an average of (yep) 90 wins a year. And how rare is that? According to the Elias Sports Bureau, only four other managers in history ever averaged 90-plus wins over their first 10 seasons as a manager.
“He sets the tone for the entire organization,” said another GM, “and has created an ‘Angels Way’ that few other teams have.”
“I remember walking into Fenway Park one afternoon about 3:30,” said one scout. “And their whole team was out there, working on going first-to-third and second-to-home, at full speed. And they do that one day in every city they go to. They work on a fundamental like that. For me, it showed this was a team that believes the small things matter.”
And why do the Angels believe that? Because their manager believes that. This is the kind of team he wants. These are the kinds of players he wants. And his front office constructs a team that can play that kind of baseball, not to mention an organization that keeps infusing those kinds of players into the system.
So you combine it all — the winning, the consistent overachieving, the attention to detail, the ability to overcome injuries and tragedies, the World Series trophy, the two manager of the year awards and the imprint on the entire franchise — and you have a great, great manager on your hands.
“Mike Scioscia is the best,” said one AL executive. “And no one else is even close.”
with Scioscia, we’ve had 2 seasons (nearly 3) above .600 and have only been under .500 twice. In the previous 10 years we were less then .500 six times. It’s not like inheritied the Braves at there peak and kept winning divisions.
Obviously, the addition of Mr. Moreno has a lot to do with this ongoing success but remember, we’ve won just as many WS as the Yankees have this decade and we haven’t had to buy an all-star team every year to do it.
Hey guys you know how when the Angels are down in the later innings they play the rally monkey videos to wake up the crowd, and how they have several different clips from movies or tv shows, I ALWAYS wondered why they never played this for when Garret Anderson would come up to bat, seeing how it would fit perfectly: The Matrix clip when Mr. Smith would say “Mr. Anderson” in a calm, yet sinister voice. Then Garret says “my name is G-A!”And after that they have the ralley monkey jumping around and shreaking like he does. I think both the players and the fans wouldve enjoyed that, idk maybe it’s just me. In case you guys arent too familiar with what I mean then here you go… Youtube.com/watch?v=XooISvoZ_rs&feature=related ……
“Awesome! Totally awesome! Alright Halofan!”
Zoe Necrosis - February 9, 2010
Dude, I seriously hope some of the guys from the team check this site
A good amount of the stuff we come up with is worthy of being bulletin board and locker room material.
Commander_Nate - February 9, 2010
At first I was like -_-
Then I saw the last picture and I was all like \ `o` /
PhiSlamma - February 9, 2010
Excellent...
and a good place for some Soth praising…per Jayson Stark, Soth is baseball’s best manager.
K3YEROUT - February 9, 2010
In addition,
with Scioscia, we’ve had 2 seasons (nearly 3) above .600 and have only been under .500 twice. In the previous 10 years we were less then .500 six times. It’s not like inheritied the Braves at there peak and kept winning divisions.
Obviously, the addition of Mr. Moreno has a lot to do with this ongoing success but remember, we’ve won just as many WS as the Yankees have this decade and we haven’t had to buy an all-star team every year to do it.
Match Day 5 - February 9, 2010
When did we win the second one?
;-D
Clutch - February 9, 2010
I guess I should have said millenium.
I only meant it rhetorically, anyway. I put 2000 in both this decade and this millenium.
Match Day 5 - February 9, 2010
Ah, yes, k
Clutch - February 10, 2010
This is great.. Really funny
M.Napoli For President in 2012 - February 9, 2010
Excellent
You never dissapoint
ryanfea - February 9, 2010
How do they do it?
When a problem arises – they fix it. How do they fix it?
Dude – my dad’s a TV repairman. He’s got this awesome set of tools.
V-Hawk Angelorum - February 9, 2010
Blistered it!
“Make up your mind, dude, is he gonna shit or is he gonna kill us?”
“First he’s gonna shit, then he’s gonna kill us!”
LAASurfin - February 9, 2010
So WTY had a pizza sent to the clubhouse during one of Soth's meetings?
red floyd - February 9, 2010
This is OUR TIME, Mr Weaver.
Downing Rules - February 9, 2010
I've missed these!
Thanks for the laughs.
raskul - February 9, 2010
Aloha, Mr Scioscia
Hey, wait a minute, there’s no birthday party for me here!
Quad Fin Rider - February 9, 2010
Rally Monkey Clips
Hey guys you know how when the Angels are down in the later innings they play the rally monkey videos to wake up the crowd, and how they have several different clips from movies or tv shows, I ALWAYS wondered why they never played this for when Garret Anderson would come up to bat, seeing how it would fit perfectly: The Matrix clip when Mr. Smith would say “Mr. Anderson” in a calm, yet sinister voice. Then Garret says “my name is G-A!”And after that they have the ralley monkey jumping around and shreaking like he does. I think both the players and the fans wouldve enjoyed that, idk maybe it’s just me. In case you guys arent too familiar with what I mean then here you go… Youtube.com/watch?v=XooISvoZ_rs&feature=related ……
HalosBiggestFan - February 9, 2010 via mobile
That could have worked...
Or somethin’ along the same lines.
Fixed Video Link
Funke5ive - February 9, 2010
Nice.....Wihalofan (WHF) hits it out again
though Godzilla is looking a little like a slimmed-down Cookie Monster with a skin condition
Raaddad - February 9, 2010
People on 'ludes should not drive.
Red114 - February 10, 2010
No shirt, no shoes, no diiiiiiice!
There should be a Spicoli quote hall of fame.
“What are you doing Spicoli?”
“Learning about Cuba, and having a pizza.”
“All I need are some cool waves, some tasty bud and I’m fine.”
“You hear that? That’s my skull. I’m so wasted!”
Lompoc Angel Fan - February 10, 2010
"I know that dude... he used to work at All-American Burger!"
Downing Rules - February 10, 2010
great as always!
yeswecan - February 11, 2010
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