Former Padres Manager Bud Black, once thought to have the Washington Nationals manager job before contract talks broke down, has accepted a position in the front office for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, as first reported by Jon Heyman of CBS Sports.
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How quickly things can change in a year? Last year Black was invigorated at what the season ahead would look like for the Padres. He had managed the team since 2007 and been on the cusp of playoff appearances just twice (2007 and 2010) but never quite made it.