What Angels Said About Phil Nevin joining as Interim Manager!!!

Bruce Bochy and Archie Bradley both went through distinct parts of the journey that led to Phil Nevin's appointment.

For the majority of his time with the Padres, Bochy, a future Hall of Fame manager, had Nevin as a player.

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Bradley, currently an Angels reliever, was a player for Nevin while he was learning the ropes as a manager.

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"I don't know about Phil's playing history, like if he got into a lot of fights," Bradley continued.

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The Angels believe Nevin, 51, possesses a winning combination of managerial savvy, communication skills, and assertiveness.

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Because a squad with high expectations had crumbled, General Manager Perry Minasian fired Manager Joe Maddon last week.

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Minasian went to Nevin as the interim manager amid the wreckage of a 12-game losing run.

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When we were making this decision and trying to figure out who would be the best person to replace Joe.

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Bruce Bochy and Archie Bradley both went through distinct parts of the journey that led to Phil Nevin's appointment.

Phil Nevin- DIstinct Part of Journey

For the majority of his time with the Padres, Bochy, a future Hall of Fame manager, had Nevin as a player.

Phil Nevin- Majority of his Time

Bradley, currently an Angels reliever, was a player for Nevin while he was learning the ropes as a manager.

Phil Nevin- Currently at Angels

"I don't know about Phil's playing history, like if he got into a lot of fights," Bradley continued.

Phil Nevin- Playing History

The Angels believe Nevin, 51, possesses a winning combination of managerial savvy, communication skills, and assertiveness.

Phil Nevin- Winning Combinations

Because a squad with high expectations had crumbled, General Manager Perry Minasian fired Manager Joe Maddon last week.

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Phil Nevin- Squad with Winning Combination

Minasian went to Nevin as the interim manager amid the wreckage of a 12-game losing run.

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Phil Nevin- 12 Game Losing Streak

When we were making this decision and trying to figure out who would be the best person to replace Joe.

Phil Nevin- Trying to Figure Out

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