NYCBrave
Well-known member
On that note, I actually think Dave Roberts is a robot. The front office clearly makes every decision there.
New Manager Discussion
- Thread starter CrimsonCowboy
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That was Reid.
Really thought that was Kelly for some reason. Guess I'm thinking of Foles who had that amazing season for Kelly.
Reid went like 4-12 with those players the year before.
Not that I disagree on the overall point though. Kelly was a bad coach. He had a new coach boost the first year or so. Roster he inherited was decent and his scheme hadn’t been figured out. It got figured out, and his personnel decisions were horrific. Had some really bad drafts too (think he took that firefighter in the 1st round, lol). He was very clearly way out of his depth in the NFL.
50PoundHead
Hessmania Forever
I think there's a little more to it than that, but I agree it's pretty clear that the front office and the dugout are on the same page, especially as it relates to load management.
In-game management has changed a lot over the years. The establishment of the DH has clearly made a big difference and allows for shorter benches because a team doesn't need as many pinch-hitters. Bullpen management has also changed but the three-hitter minimum has thrown a wrinkle in as well. I think roster construction has taken on a bigger role than in the past when teams had seven-player benches and a team could carry guys for particular situations.
bravesfanMatt
Steve Harvey'd
I think a high payroll team should have 10 starting caliber position players that rotate around through the DH and field. That way you have at least 2 starting caliber position players to cover for injuries. The Braves have had zero starting caliber players and it has bitten them every year. Blame that on AA, but I think twit has a lot of blame to hold too. roll players don't want to sign with the Braves because they rot on the bench while twit lets the starters dictate when they get a day off.
as far as the pen goes, I have been bitching for 2 years that the Braves should ditch the rolls term and just use leverage based loads while having some sort of plan that is org wide that keeps pitchers healthier. It is clear what ever the Braves have been doing is the exact opposite of how to keep pitchers healthy. I don't know if it is a pitch count/inning count/stress pitch level/max velo approach.. but someone needs to develop a plan and set it in stone to try and keep pitchers at a little bit healthier.
as far as the pen goes, I have been bitching for 2 years that the Braves should ditch the rolls term and just use leverage based loads while having some sort of plan that is org wide that keeps pitchers healthier. It is clear what ever the Braves have been doing is the exact opposite of how to keep pitchers healthy. I don't know if it is a pitch count/inning count/stress pitch level/max velo approach.. but someone needs to develop a plan and set it in stone to try and keep pitchers at a little bit healthier.
You’re on a role.
Bowman article: https://www.mlb.com/news/braves-manager-search-could-last-into-november
Basically says no DeRosa, Ross, Gibbons, Weiss or Perez. Here's the important part:
"As for Dodgers bench coach Danny Lehmann, his candidacy has seemingly strengthened over the past couple weeks. Lehmann was Los Angeles’ advance video scout when Anthopoulos was with the Dodgers from 2016-17. The two have remained in contact over the years that have followed.
With the Dodgers set to begin their World Series battle against the Blue Jays on Friday, Lehmann’s candidacy could lead to the Braves waiting into November before announcing their next manager.
Other potential candidates could include Cubs bench coach Ryan Flaherty and Tigers bench coach George Lombard."
Basically says no DeRosa, Ross, Gibbons, Weiss or Perez. Here's the important part:
"As for Dodgers bench coach Danny Lehmann, his candidacy has seemingly strengthened over the past couple weeks. Lehmann was Los Angeles’ advance video scout when Anthopoulos was with the Dodgers from 2016-17. The two have remained in contact over the years that have followed.
With the Dodgers set to begin their World Series battle against the Blue Jays on Friday, Lehmann’s candidacy could lead to the Braves waiting into November before announcing their next manager.
Other potential candidates could include Cubs bench coach Ryan Flaherty and Tigers bench coach George Lombard."
bravesfanMatt
Steve Harvey'd
I think Lombard or Lehmann are good choices. I think Flaherty is going to take the O's or Dads personally.
WaitingFor2017
Well-known member
Lombard, Lehmann, Flaherty in that order
MadduxFanII
Swallowed by Mark Bowman
This all seems like pretty good news. Or, to phrase it the way Bowman would, there is reason to believe this is pretty good news.
Way to plagiarize bro. Nice.
Dude thinks playoff Jeff Hoffman and Will Smith are comparable. This is the kind of ignorance we’re dealing with here.
Nobody reads your posts bro
Maybe AA got lethargic due to knowing we were spinning tires with Snitker at the helm, and that he was going to have to reset the luxury tax.