Halo Joe

Post date: Oct 18, 2019 4:26:08 AM

When one selects a hobby/interest it is because they feel a deep connection to the subject matter that one has selected, this especially holds true when it comes to sports; sometimes fans don't really pick a team, they inherit it from a grandfather and/or father, and in some cases from a mother and/or grandmother. My father's philosophy on successful teams is a very simple one, one that I also subscribe to; both fans and players have to "feel the jersey" in other words in order to be successful you have to be completely balanced and dedicated to your team and craft. There have been many instances where a player as good as they may be, really don't feel the jersey.

Joe Maddon definitely feels the jersey, he has been involved with the Angels' organization in some capacity or another since 1975 until 2005, even while he was away from the Angels he had a Halo in his heart. Joe Maddon was on the Angels’ managerial staff as a bench coach when the Angels won the World Series in 2002, when he was a manager of the Chicago Cubs, in a touching tribute to his father, he wore the Disney era Angels baseball cap that once belonged to his late father. Who never saw him win the World Series; a touching and proud moment both for Maddon and the Angels’ fan base.

Maddon signed a three-year contract with the Angels, I personally wish it was a four-year contract, given the issues that the Angels currently have, I think an extra year is appropriate especially given that an even number of years would allow the team to better evaluate his performance.

I am very excited that a family member has come back home to the Angels organization, he has a proven pedigree that will help the Halos be successful, however, the Angels must go after a few solid pitchers. Gerrit Cole is the obvious first choice, and we mustn't forget about Shohei Ohtani who hopefully will be able to pitch full-time and help rebuild the starting rotation.

I love their acquisition of Joe Maddon as the Angels' manager, I believe he will steer this team in the right direction. The Angels are about to do something very special with the guidance of Halo Joe.

-ICE