Jerry Dipoto Named Angels GM •Angels Top 2011 Moments #8

by Rev Halofan on Dec 24, 2011 3:00 PM PST in Team Lore

Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto speaks at a public press conference introducing newly signed Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim players Albert Pujols and C.J. Wilson at Angel Stadium on December 10, 2011 in Anaheim, California

As great as the Tony Reagins resignation was, the tinge of anger pulsated in fans faces throughout its pantomiming predictability. The hiring of Jerry Dipoto was an extra relief as we had been tainted by the possibility of the turd-like Omar Minaya taking over, ownership going so far as to interview the hack himself.

Former major league pitcher Dipoto reconfigured the front office to evaluate talent and structure excellence. Alert, high prfile and engaged, unlike Reagins he has the courage to talk to the media in a vocal tone above the blathering swollen tongue of Tony's mumble.

After putting together a well-respected organization (highlight there was stealing Scott Servais from Texas) he began making moves for the team on the field. He traded Jeff Mathis for something, acquired Chris Iannetta, signed LaTroy Hawkins, C.J. Wilson and Albert Pujols. But he also dumped a few longtime Reagins projects, removing Loek Van Mil and Wolverine Rodriguez from the 40-Man Roster and not protecting Trevor Reckling from the Rule 5 Draft (nobody took him, he will be in AA Arkansas in 2012). The moment of his hiring was a higher point than almost any on the field for the Angels in 2011 and bodes great for 2012 and beyond.

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Is it just me, or does JeDi look like this guy?

If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?

by red floyd on Dec 24, 2011 3:19 PM PST reply actions

Wait until he gives Soth a suit and then wants a lunch

In 2012, celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Angel's First World Championship

by tanana40 on Dec 24, 2011 5:45 PM PST up reply actions

Soup is not a meal!

Your Angels: Telling Pythagoras to go to hell since 2004.

by sheisalovelyladyandmyapologiestoher on Dec 24, 2011 10:48 PM PST up reply actions

I just wish he didn't beat up that hooker...

Tim Salmon: The once and future Kingfish.

by Teixeira Who? on Dec 24, 2011 7:05 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

He'll be played by Kevin Bacon in the movie about how the Angel's won a record 7 World Championships in a row.

by Wally's World on Dec 24, 2011 8:54 PM PST up reply actions

Before His Life of Crime, The ShamWow Guy Lived an Animated Life

by Designerguy on Dec 25, 2011 9:07 AM PST up reply actions

I thought JeDi looked more like this

Found a permanent cure for Jeffy’s limp bat.

All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine.

by Quad Fin Rider on Dec 24, 2011 9:09 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs

BTW, Rev, you forgot to mention that he showed up for the Winter Meetings.... ON TIME!!!!

That’s Gold, Jerry, GOLD!!!

If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?

by red floyd on Dec 24, 2011 3:23 PM PST reply actions 1 recs

Wait....

GM’s are supposed to do that?

Mathis is finally gone. Only good things can happen now.

by Angelsrthebest101 on Dec 24, 2011 5:40 PM PST up reply actions

Question for Rev Halofan

Just so I understand this site, you censor posts of other members based on your opinion of the content, even if it is appropriate for the site? And you "ban" members that you don’t agree with? Please advise. Thanks.

by PasoLen on Dec 24, 2011 5:37 PM PST reply actions

Go

HERE

by eyespy on Dec 24, 2011 5:47 PM PST up reply actions

you join a site you don't follow community guidelines

And you want me to roll out the red carpet for you?

by Rev Halofan on Dec 24, 2011 7:04 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions

#

Scioscialist Party of America - Redistributing your defense since 2000.

by Commander_Nate on Dec 24, 2011 8:58 PM PST up reply actions

I think Jerry should stop spiking up his hair.

That’s so Phoenix, Arizona.

"One time, when we got back to the locker room, all of our clothes were gone," Trout recalled. "They left me a Lady Gaga costume and I had to wear it."

by 44FAN on Dec 24, 2011 7:36 PM PST reply actions

I agree.

So Class of 1999

by Halowitz on Dec 25, 2011 12:24 AM PST via mobile up reply actions

As someone who has lived in boston for the past 5 years

my jury is out on JeDi…. I love the moves hes done, all of them, but I want to see what he can do next.

Epstein was the poster boy for GMs from 04-11 in boston but got run out when people realized all he did was spend money on high profile free agents. While I dont think that Pujols and Wilson will end up like lackey and Crawford (Duh), I want to see what JeDi does that doesnt involve spending copious amounts of money. I saw a little of that in the Iannetta/Mathis handling, which I think he did brilliantly, but I want to see more.

I want to see him make smart moves that involve baseball brains, not just deep wallets (Again let me reiterate, I love the Pujols and Wilson deals, I think they were smart and not just huge spending signings)

When I flip a coin I dont say heads or tails, I say Halos or Spurs

by ItCouldHappen on Dec 24, 2011 8:00 PM PST reply actions

The front office hirings he's made seem like smart moves, too

but yes, I’d like to see what our draft looks like and what midseason adjustments he makes to inevitable needs that show themselves.

This is a sig.

by Caseys Kiss of Death on Dec 24, 2011 8:18 PM PST up reply actions

i really want to see......

what he does at the end of spring training….. Once we know if Trumbo can play third, if K-Mo can DH, if Trout is ready for every day starter type innings….. how will he handle these logjams to both cater to the desire to win now (as demonstrated by his wilson and pujols signings), and the desire to continue winning.

We hope his job will be made easy by trumbo being able to play third adequately, and K-mo being able to DH, but what happens if that doesn’t happen is what im interested in

When I flip a coin I dont say heads or tails, I say Halos or Spurs

by ItCouldHappen on Dec 24, 2011 8:31 PM PST up reply actions

ho ho ho, merry christmas eve!

JeDi has restored balance to the force. Bringing peace to the galaxy of Angels fans.

by Wally's World on Dec 24, 2011 8:53 PM PST reply actions

What I wonder...

…is if Dipoto’s quest for Pujols began as simply doing due diligence, or if he knew off the bat that he was extremely serious about him.

Whatever the case, he’s a favorite for 2012 Executive of the Year, gets it hands-down if the Angels do as or greater than expected.

GORGEOUS BOURJOS! *clap clap clap-clap-clap*

by Of Maicer and Men on Dec 24, 2011 10:51 PM PST via mobile reply actions

All Arte.

Franchise player, greatest slugger of this generation. You pay the man and Jerry just makes the courtesy call.

I’d say Tony could have pulled this one off IF he showed up on time to the winter meetings and knew how to work a cell phone.

What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.

by clover_black on Dec 24, 2011 11:32 PM PST up reply actions

I agree

It takes zero gravitas to write a check….and signing Pujols was all about the size of the check and the contract language guaranteeing the “no-trade” clause.

I reject your reality and substitute my own.

by mustard_man on Dec 25, 2011 7:06 AM PST up reply actions

mustard_man guaranteed us it would not be Minaya

When they announced Dipoto, it was at first, a relief, then came enthusiasm, then he traded Mathis (something I thought would be impossible) and I became “starry eyed” (I think my wife was wondering why I was in an extremely good mood for sooooo long).

CONGER, CONGER, CONGER !!!

by steelgolf on Dec 25, 2011 8:05 AM PST reply actions