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Ron Washington, a highly respected figure in baseball, has been appointed as the new manager for the Los Angeles Angels. Perry Minasian, familiar with Washington from their time in Atlanta, sees this as a significant development. Washington's reputation as a motivator and leader is well-documented, with Alex Anthopoulos describing him as 'irreplaceable.' His departure from the Atlanta Braves is seen as a significant loss, with many expressing gratitude for his contributions. Ozzie Albies and MLB also acknowledge his impact. Potential replacements for Washington in the Braves organization include Willie Harris and Tom Goodwin. Washington's return to managing after a gap of 9+ years is noted, with comparisons to other managers who have done the same.
This week’s newsletter begins with a story that highlights the selfless dedication Ron Washington provided while making the Braves better each of the past seven seasons https://t.co/npElxy9cZX
Ozzie Albies says thank you to Ron Washington https://t.co/454GlWaEUf
Ron Washington left a lasting impact in Braves Country. ❤️ https://t.co/VVu1enqw1Z
Ron Washington is the 6th manager in the last 16 years to return to managing in the big leagues after a gap of 9+ years: Wash 2014-24 Tony La Russa 2011-21 Bobby Valentine 2002-12 Terry Collins 1999-2011 Davey Johnson 2000-11 Cito Gaston 1997-2008 h/t @MLBNetwork Research
One possibility to replace Ron Washington is Willie Harris, who spent the past few years as the Cubs’ third base coach. Harris a Georgia native who grew up a big Braves fan. Another possibility is Tom Goodwin, who is currently a roving instructor for the Braves
“Presence, intellect, respect, work ethic, integrity. Off-the-charts ability to lead. I mean, that guy walks in a room, it’s over. He’s special. I’ve been in baseball since 2000. I’ve never been around someone like (Ron Washington).” — Alex Anthopoulos. https://t.co/7z0L5PPpo6
‘Irreplaceable’ Ron Washington hired away from Braves: ‘A huge loss for us’ @DOBrienATL https://t.co/onPAK9qjYq
To learn more about Ron Washington, I talked to Dusty Baker. They were Dodgers teammates 46 years ago and have remained close friends. In many ways, both baseball icons have had wait for their opportunities. Read more on what Baker said about Washington: https://t.co/Pgj0F0hyeI https://t.co/ap6pM4O3s7
Here are links to some of the stories I've written about Ron Washington's colorful personality and how much he was revered by the #Braves https://t.co/IkJcj74XGn https://t.co/niMnDwjeyX https://t.co/cUYptIGvhN
New Angels manager Ron Washington made his major league debut for the Dodgers on Sept. 10, 1977, as an understudy in the legendary Garvey-Lopes-Russell-Cey infield. https://t.co/QSukU0i2BT
It's hard to overstate Ron Washington's importance to the #Braves over the past seven years. More than just a typical coach, he was a motivator, a clubhouse and dugout mood-setter, ever-positive but honest with players, and with more energy at 71 than many 21-year-olds.
I’m actually very surprised Ron Washington got the job over Buck Showalter, but Washington is very respected across MLB, and the players love him. Glad to see him back in a manager role, and I think he could be great for the team.
Worth noting: from 2017-2020 Perry Minasian and Ron Washington overlapped during their tenures in Atlanta Perry is familiar with Wash, something to keep an eye on https://t.co/vbiP4zIak3