Manny Acta

...head more than their heart like myself can't help but get excited about this thought. Drennan introduced Acta and immediately prompted Acta for the news he was about to break. One could tell the host of the popular call-in show on...

In this article: Sandy Alomar, Jr., Bruce Drennan, Cleveland Indians, Omar Minaya, Mets, Steve Smith, Cleveland, and San Diego

...[on Opening Day] and turn on the switch." That mind-set extends to the manager. These winter days are just as important to Acta as anything he'll experience in Spring Training, which is why he's hit the ground running. In December, Acta...

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...the year in 1990. With Alomar behind the plate, Cleveland won five AL Central titles and made two trips to the World Series. Acta said he has known Alomar Jr. for a few years and has been impressed with his ability to teach young...

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...staff in the minors. "He's a very bright baseball mind. I feel very comfortable with Tim," Acta said. "He managed me in the minor leagues. I feel like he's a guy that can really help me. He's never been afraid to talk to me, and that...

In this article: Tim Tolman, Cleveland Indians, Scott Radinsky, Washington Nationals, Burlington, Iowa, and Washington

...bench coach. He reiterated that belief Monday. "[A bench coach is] a guy who's managing along with me," Acta said. "I can just turn my head and bounce something off him, and he's ready to answer right away. [And a bench coach is] a guy...

In this article: Steve Smith, Tim Tolman, Scott Radinsky, Astros, Torey Lovullo, Mariners, Phillies, and Rangers

CLEVELAND -- New Indians manager Manny Acta has hired Tim Tolman as bench coach, Steve Smith as third-base coach and Scott Radinsky as bullpen coach. Tolman spent two seasons as Acta's third-base coach with the Washington Nationals. He...

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