As a manager you cannot go out on the field and play for the team. So to blame Mike Scioscia for the Angels performances while somewhat justified, is overall an unfair conclusion to make. On the contrary especially this season, Mike Scioscia should get a medal and even consideration for AL Manager of the Year.
This year’s Angel team has had to deal with injuries times ten. The Angels have lost three starting pitchers for the season in addition they had only one starter, Ricky Nolasco, who was able to make over 30 starts this season. After Nolasco it goes down to 24 starts for J.