In 2009, Washington offered his resignation after admitting to the use of cocaine, but the Rangers kept him. Daniels said drug use was not involved in this decision. “While we don't want to touch on any of the specifics, Ron gave up permission to
Washington, 62, was in his eighth season managing the Rangers. He led the team to three straight playoff appearances, including back-to-back American League pennants in 2010 and 2011. Texas has hobbled to a
I also have to say that I'm very sad about this. I've gone back and forth about Ron Washington over the yearshe frustrates me in terms of his in-game managing, but his players love him, those who have been around him think highly of him, and he
Notes from the press conference with Jon Daniels, Bob Simpson and Ray Davis announcing that Ron Washington has resigned.
Seemingly everyone loved Ron. Unfortunately, "lovable" does not always equate with skill or success. We may regret the reason Washington had to resign, but not the results.