Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington announced his resignation effective immediately on Friday, citing unspecified personal reasons.
According to ESPN's Jim Bowden, the club made the announcement shortly after his resignation, naming bench coach Tim Bogar as the team's interim manager:
#Rangers have announced that Manager Ron Washington has resigned as Manager of the team. Tim Bogar has been named interim Manager
— Jim Bowden (@JimBowden_ESPN) September 5, 2014
Although 2014 has been an injury-plagued nightmare for the Rangers on the field, Washington leaves behind a winning legacy for what was once a struggling franchise:
Washington won 90 games four straight years from 2010-2013 winning two AL Pennants (2010-2011) a regular on our radio show a friend #Prayers
— Jim Bowden (@JimBowden_ESPN) September 5, 2014
In addition, despite admitted struggles with substance abuse in the past, Washington's departure from the team has nothing to do with those past hurdles:
Ron Washington’s resignation had nothing to do with substance abuse according to source. #Prayers with Ron and Family during this time
— Jim Bowden (@JimBowden_ESPN) September 5, 2014
Stay tuned to Chat Sports for more on this developing story as additional information is made available.
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