Bill Stoneman
Bill Stoneman
William Hambly Stoneman IIIis a former professional baseball player, a right-handed pitcher who threw two no-hitters during his eight-year major league career. He served as the general manager of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim from 1999 to 2007, and continued with the Angels as a consultant after stepping down. He was named the interim general manager of the Angels on July 1, 2015, following the resignation of Jerry Dipoto...
nice potential toward
He's always had the potential to do what he's done toward the end of this season. It's nice to see him do well.
came earned half last moving opens outfield season second spot strong
He's earned this chance. He came on very strong for us in the second half of last season and moving Darin to the outfield opens this spot for him.
experience good half hopefully indicative second takes
His second half is hopefully indicative of what he is going to become going forward. It takes experience to become a good pitcher, and he is making the most of his experience.
again although asked chances game key last lose resilient tomorrow tonight
His versatility is very key. He has been asked to close. He has also been asked to start, although not last season. He is so resilient that you can have him in a key game tonight and chances are, he'll be in a key game again tomorrow night. He can go back-to-back and he doesn't lose his effectiveness.
impact steve tremendous
He had a tremendous impact on us right away. As did Steve Green.
both capable certain hitters
He is capable of getting both left-handed and right-handed hitters out. He may be called on in certain situations, but I don't see him as a one-batter pitcher.
anyone concerned guy injury
He is a guy that can play with pain. An injury to anyone is something you're concerned with, but I think he is going to be OK.
expected knew nobody poise stuff time
Frankie's stuff and his poise enabled him to succeed, and he just did it at a time when nobody expected it because nobody knew who he was.
ability close defensive developed pitching pleased signed starting work
From a defensive standpoint, he is very close to being a starting catcher. We are very pleased with how he's developed and his ability to work with the pitching staff. That is why we signed him to a two-year deal.
last maybe
From about maybe mid-August of '02, all through last year, this was a different atmosphere. Everything changed,
competitor ready start
He is such a competitor that if he can pitch, he will. But he's ready to go; he wouldn't start if he wasn't healthy.
advantage himself league taking
I think he is getting to know himself better and he is getting to know the league better. He is taking advantage of his experience, and that is important.
bit depends guys offers
It all depends on what we need. Each of these guys offers something a bit different.
challenge good number places players
We have a lot of good players at a number of positions; we have so many of them coming. The challenge is to find places for them to play.