So far tigers and mets have let go of their managers. A lot more changes to come.
Tigers will interview Fredi Gonzalez for their open manager spot on Thursday.
Also, Jeter said the marlins will be making moves and not everyone will like them...trading Stanton?
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Originally Posted by bravesfanforlife88
bravesfanforlife88 (10-04-2017), Super (10-04-2017), UNCBlue012 (10-20-2017)
Prince Fielder (officially) released.
This is interesting because they need to keep him on the 40 man to receive insurance payments.
I think an enterprising insurance agent would be in contact with all of the Tigers' relief pitchers if Fredi gets the job in Detroit.
Snit coming back. Wonder how many changes there will be on the coaching staff.
John Farrell fired in Boston.
Kinda doubt he'd take a step back, but he'd be an interesting name to consider asking to get involved with our young arms in some capacity. During his time as their Pitching Coach he dealt with Beckett (when he was 26), Lester (when he was 22), Papelbon (when he was 25), Buchholz (when he was 22), and Matsuzaka (when he was transitioning to the U. S.).
Even though he hasn't been part of a full-scale rebuild, he appears to have handled integrating young players well (Bogaerts, Betts, Bradley, Benintendi, and Devers) and handling high-ceiling Pitchers (Price, Sale, Porcello during a Cy Young campaign, and Pomeranz) as a Manager as well if they somehow were willing to backtrack on Snit.
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Would have to go back and check, but I think they're no longer responsible for paying anything to Hamilton - would offset some of the money due Fielder.
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The should get John Farrell to coach first base, Washington third base, Brad Ausmus bench coach and maybe that way we can find a manager in between all those managers.
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Tony LaRussa is out of Arizona...says he has talked with other teams....
Get off my lawn!
He was the last dinosaur in that FO and tactfully pushed out by the new 21st century management.
I have no doubt the Braves will have interest in bringing him on board. He can team up with Glavine, Snit, Weiss and the entire broadcast crew to make sure OBP is NEVER displayed on the scoreboard. Then the Braves FO can continue drawing charcoal figures on the walls in ignorant bliss, mindlessly chanting, "Braves Way, Braves Way, Braves Way", while the rest of the league continues to modernize and pass them by.
Barves Way!!
Last edited by Enscheff; 10-19-2017 at 11:58 AM.
Cora reportedly getting the Boston gig.
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Gardenhire agrees to 3 year deal to manage Tigers.. old Fredi Gonzalez didn't get the job
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Huh? Bud Black won with some pretty lean Padres teams.
I think he is a good coach.. but he still is going to be judged by results and those numbers are not good. They should improve with a better team.
Coppy
Dusty Baker to Atlanta for manager
Ron Washington promoted to bench coach
Bo Porter first base coach
Brian Jordan to 3rd base coach
Chuck Hernandez pitching coach
Brian Snitker to bullpen coach
Seitzer gets to stay as hitting coach
few changes....
Snitker to 1b coach - doesn't require much strategy, just collect batting gloves and shin guards.
Porter to 3b coach
Jordan traded somewhere other than Atlanta and loses TV pre/post game privileges
Hernandez exiled from the Atlanta organization; Mike Maddux brought in for Pitching Coach
Marty Reed stays bullpen coach
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Mixed feelings about the Walt Weiss hire. I had hoped for a more distinct analytics background, but it's sounds like he evolved a bit with guidance from Colorado's front office when it comes to utilizing input from their analytics staff. Not the best outcome, but I give the Braves some credit for leaving the comfort zone of TP and Eddie and making at least a modest upgrade. Gotta start somewhere
The news I'm more disappointed about is the likely retention of Chuck Hernandez. The market is flooded with superior pitching coaches that have become available.
Not entirely sure anything's actually "decided" until MLB finishes its investigation and penalties are announced.
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