Notable that Darren Balsley was pitching coach during Black's entire run in San Diego, and he's still there.
Notable that Darren Balsley was pitching coach during Black's entire run in San Diego, and he's still there.
Washington interviewed or is interviewing today with the braves
I want Bud Black. But fine if we go Snitker
BRAVE NEW WORLD
Manager: Bud Black
Bench Coach: Brian Snitker
Advanced Analytics Assistant Mgr: DeRosa
Hitting Coach: Kevin Seitzer
Asst Hitting Coach: Chipper Jones
Pitching Coach: Roger McDowell
First Base Coach: Terry Pendleton
Third Base Coach: Fredi Gonzalez
Bullpen Coach: Eddie Perez
Infielder Coach: Keith Lockhart
Outfield Coach: Trinidad Hubbard
Freshmaker (10-06-2016)
Lockhart should get the job.
Forever Fredi
Sources say it is down to 3 candidates: Snitker black and Washington who did really well in his interview and has known JS for 50 years.
Decision likely to be made this week
I really hope is Black or Washington. We need a manager with experiences.
auyushu (10-08-2016), Garmel (10-08-2016), Julio3000 (10-08-2016), The Chosen One (10-09-2016)
Garmel (10-09-2016), JohnAdcox (10-09-2016), jpx7 (10-09-2016), Julio3000 (10-09-2016), The Chosen One (10-09-2016)
Didn't realize this:
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/1...andidates.htmlWashington has experienced more success as a manager than either Snitker or Black, though he had plenty of talent at his disposal in Texas. Between Washington’s hiring in 2007 and his resignation in 2014, the Rangers went 664-611 and made three playoff trips – two of which resulted in American League pennants. After leaving Texas, Washington took over as the Athletics’ third base coach in 2015. Notably, the 64-year-old has a connection that goes back nearly 50 years with Braves president John Schuerholz. When Washington signed with the Royals in 1970, Schuerholz was a member of the club’s front office. More recently, Braves president of baseball operations John Hart was an executive in Texas when Washington managed there.
Coach_Chris (10-09-2016), zedsdead (10-09-2016)
If a guy was good enough to coach wouldn't he already have a job and why would he had been fired from a previous job? Why want a guy who couldn't cut it somewhere else? Try someone new with a fresh set of ideas not a has been.
Every good manager has been fired or left at one point. That wouldn't stop me from hiring someone.
All those being considered are JS and Hart's buddies, so for me it comes down to who is the least likely to go down the "good old boys" club road on everything and do what is best to move forward. I'd say that is Bud Black and that those are against the good old boys club and want a real change should support Black among the choices. Do I wish they'd interviewed and considered more? Sure but I never expected them to knowing their track record. Bottom line for me is Black is the only one that really considers advanced stats and he does have a well documented and solid track record with pitchers, which is where we need the most help IMO. Washington while a very likable man cost his team a world series by refusing to take Cruz out on defense for a better defender and later on clashed with GM John Daniels over using advanced stats. Washington is so "old school" that he's said in the past he hates advanced stats. Snitker is a players coach so of course they like him but even his track record in the minors isn't impressive. Doing well with no pressure once you're out of it doesn't tell me a lot. Plus he is obviously someone that is going to do what he's told and isn't going to bring any real lasting change. That is also why the Bill Shanks types love him so much.
To sum it up, I'm hoping for Black because he is the best of the choices we've been allowed to consider.
Last edited by Braves1976; 10-09-2016 at 06:37 PM.
auyushu (10-09-2016)