The Los Angeles Angels have fired manager Brad Ausmus after only one season at the helm. The firing comes despite the fact two years were remaining on Ausmus' contract. His predecessor Mike Scioscia managed the club for 19 seasons.
The Angels had a very disappointing 72-90 season finishing in fourth place in the AL West, 35 games back of the Astros. At the All-Star Break, the Angels were a game under .500 (45-46) but slid to 27-44 in the second half. The sudden death of starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs cast a pall on the club. No manager could have got their club around that sort of tragedy.
I suspect that Ausmus' firing has a great deal to do with Joe Maddon's availability. Of course, there are several clubs who want Maddon's services. But only the Angels can claim Maddon was in their employ for 31 years. In which case, Brad Ausmus could have just been Rick Renteria-ed.
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