(by Jim Kurtzke) Manny Acta's hiring as the new manager of the Cleveland Indians sends a disturbing message about the Washington Nationals. As if they needed another one.
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Either the Washington Nationals are very dumb, the Cleveland Indians are very smart, or they meet somewhere in the midst of Manny Acta’s warm smile and calming personality.
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The Cleveland Indians have hired former Nationals manager and Mets coach Manny Acta to a three year contract to fill their managerial position.
The deal also includes a club option for the 2013 season.
The Indians chose Acta after interviewing Bobby Valentine and their Triple-A manager Torey Lovullo.
What's more depressing about today as an Indians fan?
Forum: (MLB) Cleveland Indians
Posted By: The Common Man
Post Time: 10-26-2009 at 12:06 AM
Astros comfortable with remaining manager candidates
Although Manny Acta turned down the Astros to become manager of the Cleveland Indians, owner Drayton McLane remains adamant that he's just as comfortable with the three remaining finalists: Brad Mills, Dave Clark and Phil Garner.
is the guy we traded c. lee for damaged goods?
Forum: (MLB) Cleveland Indians
Posted By: lebrah_james
Post Time: 10-24-2009 at 12:10 AM
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