Ron Washington Resigns As Manager Of Rangers

The Texas Rangers announced on Friday that Ron Washington has resigned as Manger of the team, citing a personal matter as the reason for his departure. Per ESPN:

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"Today, I have submitted my resignation from the job I love -- managing the Rangers -- in order to devote my full attention to addressing an off-the-field personal matter," Washington said in a statement. "As painful as it is, stepping away from the game is what's best for me and my family.

"This is in no way related to the disappointing performance of the team this season. We were already discussing 2015 and looking forward to getting the Rangers back to postseason contention."

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General manager Jon Daniels said Washington's resignation is "not drug-related."

In 2009, Washington tested positive for cocaine and was subjected to random drug testing. Washington begged for forgiveness and even offered to resign, but then-team president Nolan Ryan stuck with him, signing him to a two-year contract extension in 2012.

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