‘Bring back Wash!’ Beloved former Texas Rangers manager unlikely option, despite fans
That didn’t take long.
As soon as the news hit Monday that the Texas Rangers had fired Chris Woodward, the calls for his replacement came fast and loud on social media.
And one particular name kept coming up, underlined by memorable gifs and images from some of the greatest memories in Rangers history.
Ron Washington was trending on Twitter deep into the night and Tuesday morning as “Bring Back Wash” became a rallying cry for flustered and frustrated Rangers fans in the wake of Woodward’s departure.
Rangers third-base coach Tony Beasley was named the interim manager for the final six weeks of the season, and is a potential full-time candidate, according to general manager Chris Young.
Why Not Bring Back Wash? #Rangers https://t.co/c5dtSkj30M
— Newy Scruggs (@newyscruggs) August 16, 2022
A couple of fans even attempted to start a “Bring Back Wash” chant during the Rangers’ 2-1 win over the Athletics Monday night but it didn’t catch on, according to reports. The crowd of less than 14,000 — the smallest announced attendance at Globe Life Field since COVID-19 crowd limitations were lifted in 2021 — was quiet enough for the chant to echo throughout the ballpark.
Whether Rangers ownership heard or cared, is an altogether different question.
Washington abruptly resigned late in the 2014 season amid an undisclosed off-the-field matter. Washington only would publicly admit to be unfaithful to his wife. The actual details of Washington’s forced resignation, however, are likely too troublesome for the Rangers to entertain his return. Since none of the details of the incident have been confirmed or corroborated by the Star-Telegram, we’ll steer clear of them here.
A couple fans loudly chant, “Bring Wash back.” It’s so quiet in here that everyone heard it. #Rangers
— Jeff Wilson (@JeffWilsonTXR) August 16, 2022
But Washington remains beloved among Rangers fans, former players, and even members of the Rangers front office.
Washington, 70, won his first World Series a year ago as the Atlanta Braves’ third-base coach.
Of course, and diehard Rangers fans might want to skip the next few sentences, he was one strike away from leading the Rangers to their first World Series title in 2011, before, well, you know the rest.
Bring back Ron Washington I beg of you Rangers I beg you
— Javier Samaniego (@javiersam2014) August 15, 2022
About time. Now get Ron Washington back https://t.co/2djGoVnPBK
— Erik Estrada (@erik_estrada41) August 15, 2022
Bring back Ron Washington. #StraightUpTX pic.twitter.com/kk7luKA4Cl
— eSamp (@Sampsonite41) August 15, 2022
It’s time for the Texas Rangers to hire Ron Washington back! pic.twitter.com/1YFzTnbcxU
— Greg Jenkins (@CoachGJenkins) August 16, 2022
The Rangers should give Ron Washington another crack.
— B. Miller (@BlaiseInKC) August 15, 2022
I don't think they will hired him, but I want Wash back.
Baseball is suppose to be fun. Ron Washington is fun.— Brian Ketcham (@CoachKetcham) August 15, 2022
HIRE. RON. WASHINGTON. https://t.co/Ccxh8Khb9a
— (@ZachTheVoice) August 15, 2022
Ron Washington the city needs you https://t.co/EbUOZqoZEN
— Caison Kitch (@caison_kitch) August 15, 2022
Rangers fired their manager today!
Bring Ron Washington back.— Travis Arden (@TravisArden7) August 15, 2022
Bring back Ron Washington @Rangers
— Master (@MasterTes) August 15, 2022
Ron Washington is their only Answer https://t.co/ORN0YH4WTS pic.twitter.com/7wgbMQC0Gy
— Harper Pool (@Hpool998) August 15, 2022
Even though I'm a Mariners fan, time for the Rangers to right a wrong and bring back Ron Washington.
Love me some Baseball Ron.— Jim Thrasher (@thrashman10) August 15, 2022
Texas better stay the hell away from Ron Washington. Y’all find someone else. pic.twitter.com/TUvOpLSGTa
— Zañzibar (@ZanzibarMufasa) August 15, 2022
And Ron Washington to manage them. https://t.co/avZDgiEwGD
— Robert Wilonsky (@RobertWilonsky) August 15, 2022
Let’s get the band back together! Come on @Rangers
Ron Washington pic.twitter.com/Ml2PYr3IjA— Jody (@maddhombre) August 15, 2022
Ron Washington was 1 pitch away from a World Series title.. #Cardinals #Rangers forgive Ron and give him another shot pic.twitter.com/cFxKLsA34V
— IB THE GAMBLER (@incarceratedbob) August 15, 2022
Look who’s in Boston & already going to work@GrissomVaughn pic.twitter.com/pBApbXayiS
— Kelly Crull (@Kelly_Crull) August 10, 2022