The Angels have selected former big-league catcher Kurt Suzuki as their next manager, a source said Tuesday. Suzuki, 42, was working as a special assistant to general manager Perry Minasian. This will be his first job as a manager. The Angels have not made an official announcement about Suzuki’s hiring yet. Suzuki, a product of Cal State Fullerton, spent 16 years in the majors, … [Read more...] about Angels to hire Kurt Suzuki as manager
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Angels Remove Torii Hunter From Managerial Consideration
A pair of former Angels’ stars looked like the frontrunners to be the club’s next manager. Now, both are out of the race. Torii Hunter is no longer a candidate in the Angels’ managerial search, reports Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The Hunter news comes after Albert Pujols’ candidacy met the same fate this morning. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports Hunter could still be a … [Read more...] about Angels Remove Torii Hunter From Managerial Consideration
Angels Hire Kurt Suzuki As Manager
The Angels’ managerial search is over, as the New York Post’s Jon Heyman reports that former big league catcher and current Halos special assistant Kurt Suzuki has been hired as the team’s new bench boss. Suzuki was one of multiple former Angels players who was linked to the managerial vacancy. Albert Pujols emerged as the initial candidate for the job and was seen as the … [Read more...] about Angels Hire Kurt Suzuki As Manager
Angels announce new manager as dark horse candidate wins job over Albert Pujols
Kurt Suzuki is the Los Angeles Angels' new manager, as the former catcher wins the job over titans of the sport in Albert Pujols and Torii Hunter. … [Read more...] about Angels announce new manager as dark horse candidate wins job over Albert Pujols
Albert Pujols No Longer A Candidate In Angels’ Managerial Search
Albert Pujols won’t be the next manager of the Angels, according to a report from Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman writes that Pujols and the club have broken off talks due to differences between the sides regarding “coaches, resources, and compensation.” The Athletic’s Sam Blum reports that while circumstances could change, it’s believed to be “very unlikely” that the … [Read more...] about Albert Pujols No Longer A Candidate In Angels’ Managerial Search