Mike Scioscia has been the root of all the recent winning in Anaheim

Following the 1999 season, the then-GM of the then-Anaheim Angels Bill Stoneman introduced new manager Mike Scioscia to the Anaheim Angels organization.  It turned out to be pretty good move for the franchise.

In his 11 years as manager, Scioscia has posted a 980-802 record, first on the all-time wins list for managers in an Angels uniform.  He also won the 2009 manager of the year and delivered Anaheim with their only World Seires Championship, in 2002.  The Angels have been an AL West dynasty over his years as manager, winning 5 division championships.  Under his lead, the Angels have seen players like Troy Glaus, Francisco Rodriguez, John Lackey, Jared Weaver, as well as several other players, develop into elite major leaguers.

Mike Scioscia's body of work can be seen by going outside the confines of Angel Stadium as well.  There are currently three managers in the majors who are right off the Scioscia managing tree; Joe Maddon (Tampa Bay), Bud Black (San Diego), and Ron Roenicke (Milwaukee).  Maddon was hired as the manager of the Rays in 2006, and led the Rays to their first winning season and division title in their 10-year franchise history enroute to the 2008 AL Pennant.  He also won the AL East in 2010.  Bud Black was a successful pitching coach for the Angels before being hired as the Manager of the Padres prior to the 2007 season, and won the NL Manager of the Year award in 2010.  Ron Roenicke was hired by the Brewers following the 2010 season, and goes into 2011 with lots of promise with what looks like a very good Brewers team.

Scioscia is currently under a long-term deal signed in 2009 that keeps him in Anaheim through 2018 and possibly beyond.  Whenever he decides to walk away, he will be with no doubt the best manager ever to put on an Angels uniform, and possibly one of the best ever.