With an 11-17 record and his club 11 games behind the Seattle Mariners in the AL West, Texas Rangers skipper Johnny Oates on Friday became the second managerial casualty of the 2001 season, resigning from his position. Obviously the Rangers' horrible start had much to do with Johnny Oates' resignation.
Oates is a very easy manager to play for.
I can't imagine anyone would complain about his style. But it's a bottom-line business. I know the team didn't have any pitching, but the Rangers should have been better. You mentioned it doesn't have quality pitching. It doesn't look like this team can be turned around too quickly.