Ron Washington Resigns as Rangers Manager

I guess he needed to spend more time with his family.

At the New York Times, "Ron Washington Resigns as Manager of Rangers":

Sources tell me Ron Washington's personal reasons for resigning as manager are that the team has 48 wins on September 5th.

— Spencer Patterson (@spncrpatterson) September 5, 2014

Statement from Ron Washington: http://t.co/0Y1Y1pyj4x pic.twitter.com/owHhUEmNza

— MLB (@MLB) September 5, 2014

Texas Rangers Manager Ron Washington unexpectedly resigned Friday, saying he needed to devote his full attention to an “off-the-field personal matter.”

The announcement came one day after the Rangers lost their sixth straight game and became the first team to be mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. Three years ago, Texas reached its second consecutive World Series under Washington.

Washington said in a statement that his resignation had nothing to do with the disappointing season. The statement did not disclose details of why he was leaving.

Washington, in his eighth season and until Friday expected back in 2015, said that it had been a privilege to be part of some of the best seasons in Rangers history and that he was grateful for the opportunity.