We collect cookies to analyze our website traffic and performance; we never collect any personal data.Cookies Policy
Accept
Michigan Post
Search
  • Home
  • Trending
  • Michigan
  • World
  • Politics
  • Top Story
  • Business
    • Business
    • Economics
    • Real Estate
    • Startups
    • Autos
    • Crypto & Web 3
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Beauty
    • Art & Books
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Education
Reading: Why Angels supervisor Ron Washington thinks ‘issues can go method higher than you assume’
Share
Font ResizerAa
Michigan PostMichigan Post
Search
  • Home
  • Trending
  • Michigan
  • World
  • Politics
  • Top Story
  • Business
    • Business
    • Economics
    • Real Estate
    • Startups
    • Autos
    • Crypto & Web 3
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Beauty
    • Art & Books
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Education
© 2024 | The Michigan Post | All Rights Reserved.
Michigan Post > Blog > Sports > Why Angels supervisor Ron Washington thinks ‘issues can go method higher than you assume’
Sports

Why Angels supervisor Ron Washington thinks ‘issues can go method higher than you assume’

By Editorial Board Published March 1, 2025 6 Min Read
Share
Why Angels supervisor Ron Washington thinks ‘issues can go method higher than you assume’

TEMPE, Ariz. — His workforce misplaced 99 video games final yr, hasn’t made the playoffs in a decade, and earlier than a pitch was thrown the proprietor mentioned the Angels would lose “$50 [million] to $60 million, minimum” this season.

Nonetheless, supervisor Ron Washington says he’s optimistic.

“This is the greatest time of the year,” Washington mentioned Thursday, sitting in a golf cart as his gamers loosened up within the mid-morning Arizona solar. “Spring training. You’ve got a chance to prepare. You’ve got a chance to get your skill set right. You’ve got a chance to come to the ballpark and work.”

And, he might need added, even the lowliest groups consider they’ve an opportunity to win.

Spring is the season of renewal and rebirth, of recent beginnings and new hopes. That’s very true in baseball. The Angels could have misplaced 99 video games final yr, however they’ll begin this one unbeaten.

“It’s always important to have a reset. And that’s what spring training is,” Washington mentioned. “We’ve got a group that’s been impressive as far as going about their business. We’ve got a group that can execute things a lot better than the year before.”

Washington, a baseball lifer, nonetheless is perpetually upbeat, having spent 55 of his 72 years within the sport. And in that point he’s seen rather a lot.

In Texas, he took a Rangers workforce that misplaced 87 video games to consecutive World Collection appearances three years later. As a coach in Atlanta, he watched the Braves lose 90 video games, then win 90 the subsequent season.

Issues like which have occurred earlier than and might occur once more. But when spring is all about that form of optimism, when the season begins it’s essential again that hope with efficiency.

“You know you can talk,” Washington mentioned, “but you’ve just got to walk the walk. In the game of baseball, it’s always about: What have you done for me lately?”

“It’s always important to have a reset. And that’s what spring training is,” Angels supervisor Ron Washington mentioned.

(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Instances)

Catcher Logan O’Hoppe agrees.

“Everyone always loves a clean slate,” he mentioned. “But we can’t win opening day today. We can’t win the division today. We can’t win a ring today.”

Nonetheless, the Angels can think about doing all these issues. And O’Hoppe, who has but to play on a successful workforce in three big-league seasons, says that’s the mindset within the clubhouse.

“We’re pretty present in this room,” he mentioned. “Right now is my favorite time of year. A tough year last year brought us all closer. I learned a lot of lessons from last year.

“But I don’t ever want to go through it again.”

Nonetheless, Washington mentioned, forgetting final yr, when the Angels set a workforce file for losses — and even the final 9 seasons, all of which ended with the Angels posting a dropping file — wouldn’t be useful.

“Last season does matter [so] that you don’t fall into where things didn’t go right,” he mentioned. “That’s what you’ve got to prevent. And that’s the only reason it matters.”

Loads of issues must go proper if the Angels are to keep away from a repeat. Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi, signed as a free agent in November, must solidify a beginning rotation that had the worst earnmed-run common within the American League. Offensively, the workforce was third worst within the majors in runs and batting common and twenty seventh in slugging proportion.

Crucial individual in turning it round could also be Mike Frostad, the Angels’ head athletic coach and the person chargeable for preserving Mike Trout wholesome. Trout, 33, a three-time most precious participant, performed a career-low 29 video games final season and has averaged fewer than 64 video games during the last 5. The Angels’ offense has sputtered consequently, regardless of younger gamers comparable to O’Hoppe, shortstop Zach Neto and first baseman Nolan Schanuel displaying promise.

“We need our core to stay healthy,” mentioned Washington, who wasn’t together with himself in that assertion regardless of lacking the final three days due to flu-like signs.

“You know that means Mike,” he continued. “[But] that means [Jorge] Soler staying healthy. That means Taylor Ward staying healthy. That means O’Hoppe, Neto, Schanuel, [Jo] Adell. And if those guys do that, then, OK, we’re going to be able to help our pitching staff on the offensive side score more runs, we’re gonna be much more solid on the defensive end because of the professionals we have out there. That will equate to some extra wins.

“Now to put an amount on it, I don’t know. Sometimes things can go way better than you think.”

Or they may go method worse. All Washington is aware of for sure is the Angels will begin the season with the identical file as everybody else. And two weeks into spring coaching, he’s nonetheless optimistic this yr will probably be higher than the final one.

TAGGED:AngelsmanagerRonthinksWashington
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link Print

HOT NEWS

The King and AI: A humanoid robotic has painted an image of Charles. How did it do? 

The King and AI: A humanoid robotic has painted an image of Charles. How did it do? 

Tech / Science
July 17, 2025
Are SPF Moisturizers Really Sufficient for Solar Safety?

Are SPF Moisturizers Really Sufficient for Solar Safety?

SPF safety is important year-round, and like clockwork, the cabinets start to replenish with new…

July 17, 2025
Tomorrowland: ‘Devastating’ blaze destroys fundamental stage at main pageant – two days earlier than it was as a result of start

Tomorrowland: ‘Devastating’ blaze destroys fundamental stage at main pageant – two days earlier than it was as a result of start

An enormous fireplace has destroyed the principle stage of a significant pageant in Belgium -…

July 17, 2025
Tom Leonard stops in Jackson on small enterprise tour

Tom Leonard stops in Jackson on small enterprise tour

JACKSON, Mich. (WLNS) -- Candidate for governor and former Speaker of the Michigan Home of…

July 17, 2025
Sparrow pronounces partnership with behavioral well being consultants

Sparrow pronounces partnership with behavioral well being consultants

LANSING, (Mich.) WLNS -- Leaders on the College of Michigan Well being-Sparrow hope the Previous…

July 16, 2025

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Najee Harris harm replace: RB set to report for Chargers camp

Chargers working again Najee Harris probably will start coaching camp on the non-football harm record, basic supervisor Joe Hortiz stated…

Sports
July 16, 2025

The late Hank Aaron supplied certainly one of MLB All-Star Sport’s most memorable moments

The 2025 MLB All-Star Sport had loads of massive moments, because the Nationwide League let a six-run lead slip away…

Sports
July 16, 2025

Shaikin: The way to revitalize baseball’s All-Star Sport? Bat flips

ATLANTA — We'd like bat flips.The house run swing-off to finish Tuesday’s All-Star Sport was nice. Whether or not you embrace it…

Sports
July 16, 2025

‘Put a ‘W’ subsequent to Dino’s identify.’ NL wins All-Star Recreation swing-off, with assist from Dino Ebel

Technically, there was no profitable pitcher in Main League Baseball’s ninety fifth All-Star Recreation.The person who gave up the evening’s…

Sports
July 16, 2025

Welcome to Michigan Post, an esteemed publication of the Enspirers News Group. As a beacon of excellence in journalism, Michigan Post is committed to delivering unfiltered and comprehensive news coverage on World News, Politics, Business, Tech, and beyond.

Company

  • About Us
  • Newsroom Policies & Standards
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Careers
  • Media & Community Relations
  • Accessibility Statement

Contact Us

  • Contact Us
  • Contact Customer Care
  • Advertise
  • Licensing & Syndication
  • Request a Correction
  • Contact the Newsroom
  • Send a News Tip
  • Report a Vulnerability

Term of Use

  • Digital Products Terms of Sale
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Settings
  • Submissions & Discussion Policy
  • RSS Terms of Service
  • Ad Choices

© 2024 | The Michigan Post | All Rights Reserved

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?