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    Rick Kranitz

    According to DOB Kranitz expected to be hire as new pitching coach!
    "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon"

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    Good move

    Kranitz > Hernandez
    Get off my lawn!

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    Seems like a good hire.
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    Good move.

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    Horrible move.

    JK, I know nothing about his credentials other than he was with the Phillies.

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    Hickey would be my choice over Kranitz.

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    Braves have signed Pedro Florimon. Organisational filler
    Get off my lawn!

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    I read this is his fifth team as a pitching coach. Not sure if that's good or bad.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NYCBrave View Post
    I read this is his fifth team as a pitching coach. Not sure if that's good or bad.
    That's why I wanted Hickey. This from MLBTR--

    The Atlanta staff had some notable successes last year, but also some disappointments. Frankly, much the same could be said of the Phillies, so it’s tough assess this move from an outside perspective. Clearly, though, Kranitz enjoys plenty of respect within the industry. He previously served as pitching coach for the Marlins, Orioles, and Brewers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by salmagundy View Post
    That's why I wanted Hickey. This from MLBTR--

    The Atlanta staff had some notable successes last year, but also some disappointments. Frankly, much the same could be said of the Phillies, so it’s tough assess this move from an outside perspective. Clearly, though, Kranitz enjoys plenty of respect within the industry. He previously served as pitching coach for the Marlins, Orioles, and Brewers.
    He was fairly successful at each of his stops.
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    Quote Originally Posted by salmagundy View Post
    That's why I wanted Hickey. This from MLBTR--

    The Atlanta staff had some notable successes last year, but also some disappointments. Frankly, much the same could be said of the Phillies, so it’s tough assess this move from an outside perspective. Clearly, though, Kranitz enjoys plenty of respect within the industry. He previously served as pitching coach for the Marlins, Orioles, and Brewers.
    He embraces analytics and develops strong bonds with his players. Nola gives him most of the credit for taking the next step. Word is players in Philly were unhappy he was let go. Sounds like a great hire to me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by zbhargrove View Post
    He embraces analytics and develops strong bonds with his players. Nola gives him most of the credit for taking the next step. Word is players in Philly were unhappy he was let go. Sounds like a great hire to me.
    That's good to know. Thanks for that.

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    According to someone with direct knowledge, Kranitz is a tremendous hire. Was told that AA wanted a more analytical driven pitching coach and Kranitz supposedly fits it to a tee.

    Also, was told there are two names that haven't been mentioned (I haven't seen their name on this board as it pertains to the current offseason) that we're supposedly very interested in acquiring. One is a SP the other a positional player. Both very talented!
    "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon"

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    Quote Originally Posted by blueagleace1 View Post
    According to someone with direct knowledge, Kranitz is a tremendous hire. Was told that AA wanted a more analytical driven pitching coach and Kranitz supposedly fits it to a tee.

    Also, was told there are two names that haven't been mentioned (I haven't seen their name on this board as it pertains to the current offseason) that we're supposedly very interested in acquiring. One is a SP the other a positional player. Both very talented!
    I like the hire too. For your other part. We know they want a bat and another pitcher. So without names that is useless
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    Quote Originally Posted by bravesfanMatt View Post
    I like the hire too. For your other part. We know they want a bat and another pitcher. So without names that is useless
    If I'm told that I can share names I most certainly will, not trying to be an a$$ but I don't want to get this person in trouble. Like I said, neither name has been mentioned (that I've seen) on here in reference to this offseason. Was also told they are looking at another PC to help Kranitz. Assuming it would be an assistant pitching coach.
    "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon"

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    Quote Originally Posted by blueagleace1 View Post
    If I'm told that I can share names I most certainly will, not trying to be an a$$ but I don't want to get this person in trouble. Like I said, neither name has been mentioned (that I've seen) on here in reference to this offseason. Was also told they are looking at another PC to help Kranitz. Assuming it would be an assistant pitching coach.
    Love the idea of an assistant. I think a pitching coach should be just that, the guy who controls all the pitching. That is a large job and Need an assistant
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    Quote Originally Posted by blueagleace1 View Post
    If I'm told that I can share names I most certainly will, not trying to be an a$$ but I don't want to get this person in trouble. Like I said, neither name has been mentioned (that I've seen) on here in reference to this offseason. Was also told they are looking at another PC to help Kranitz. Assuming it would be an assistant pitching coach.
    I just can’t imagine who the pitcher would be we’ve legit discussed like every top 30 pitcher

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    Quote Originally Posted by Oklahomabrave View Post
    I just can’t imagine who the pitcher would be we’ve legit discussed like every top 30 pitcher
    If his name has been discussed, I've totally missed it.
    "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon"

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    first post ever...seems Joe Torre had two pitching coaches. if remember correctly Rube Walker and Bob Gibson, is Gibby available?

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    Quote Originally Posted by blueagleace1 View Post
    If his name has been discussed, I've totally missed it.
    K well if you want to dm me I promise on my social work license not to say anything 😉

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