"It's the latest chapter in an ongoing saga to replace Ron Washington and Ray Montgomery, neither of whom was retained by the team. Hunter was mentioned as an option to fill the role, though only if the Pujols plan fell through. Pujols was described as the "leading choice" for the job and it appeared to be his if he wanted it."
"Hunter spent five seasons of his 19-year MLB career with the Angels. He performed well on both sides of the ball with the club, earning a pair of All-Star selections and two Gold Glove awards. Hunter didn't reach the fringe MVP-level production he showed in his Minnesota days, but he was an above average hitter in each season with the Halos. As a 36-year-old in his final campaign with the team, Hunter hit a career-best .313 while posting a 131 wRC+."
"Hunter was hired as a special assistant to general manager Perry Minasian in 2024. The Angels are were planning to interview another former player, Kurt Suzuki, for the managerial position. Suzuki also happens to be a special assistant to Minasian. Sam Blum of The Athletic reported the team is also interested in speaking to Rocco Baldelli and Brandon Hyde about the vacancy."
Torii Hunter and Albert Pujols have been removed from consideration for the Angels' managerial vacancy after contract negotiations with Pujols collapsed. Ron Washington and Ray Montgomery were not retained, prompting the search for a new manager. Hunter spent five seasons with the Angels, earned All-Star selections and Gold Gloves, and posted a .313 average with a 131 wRC+ in his final Angels season, but he has no prior big-league managerial experience. Hunter has served as a special assistant and was hired by general manager Perry Minasian in 2024. The Angels plan to interview Kurt Suzuki and have interest in Rocco Baldelli, Brandon Hyde, and Bo Porter. Hunter could still be considered for Minnesota's managerial vacancy.
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