""It's been fun. Obviously I've never managed before but just being out of the game just as recently as a few years ago I understand the situations of the game, the speed of the game and those type of things. I'm not saying it's going to be easy by any means. It's a lot of work, but I'm having a great time, we're surrounded by great people and the guys have been awesome so it's been all good.""
""For me, it's attention to detail, it's fundamentals, it's just really being a baseball player. Sometimes in this day and age of analytics and all that stuff you can kind of get lost in that sometimes. Not to say forget about it, but I think the more you can just play baseball how it's supposed to be played, move guys over, situational hitting, things you grew up doing, if we can kind of keep that style and play hard and all that, I like our chances.""
The Angels are anxious as they prepare for the season opener against the Astros. New manager Kurt Suzuki brings enthusiasm to a team that has struggled since 2015. The Angels finished last in the American League West with a 72-90 record. Suzuki, a former player, emphasizes fundamentals and attention to detail over analytics. He believes that playing baseball traditionally will enhance their chances of success. The team hopes to contend in a competitive division, especially against the favored Seattle Mariners.
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