The Thanks Fredi Thread

[The Tariff King]

This thread is specifically for any positive messages regarding Fredi Gonzalez, our manager from 2011-2016.

Any signs of negative garbage will be deleted immediately.

Thanks.

 

[nsacpi]

i tip hat

 

[jpx7]

We owe many a meme to this man. He was—if contentious—nonetheless a constant source of content.

 

[smootness]

Hey?

 

[Julio3000]

Remember the good times.

 

[Hudson2]

Does thanks for the #1 pick next year qualify as negative? Bc I'm genuinely thankful for that.

 

[nsacpi]

Does thanks for the #1 pick next year qualify as negative? Bc I'm genuinely thankful for that.

I expect The Donald to come down hard on you for that.

 

[JohnAdcox]

Fredi threw me a ball last year. Just sayin'.

 

[The Tariff King]

Does thanks for the #1 pick next year qualify as negative? Bc I'm genuinely thankful for that.

Hart said on TV that Fredi was the most loyal guy in the organization. Did whatever was asked.

So I think Fredi did succeed in that regard.

 

[Braves1976]

Well since the Don is allowing it, I'll add my thanks to Fredi for helping us have a better shot at the #1 pick next year. I'll also wish Fredi the best and hope he catches on to manage somewhere else in our division.

 

[bravesnumberone]

I think he handled the attempt to clone him with Gerald Laird with a ton of class. Cheers, Fredi.

 

[TDlxANDER]

I've heard it said before, that most geniuses are misunderstood in their time.

Not sure what that has to do with this thread....love you Fredi

 

[gilesfan]

Fredi threw me a ball last year. Just sayin'.

Did he miss?

 

[Preacher]

Fredi handled this year with a lot of class - he really did. Lots of guys would have blasted some people on the way out given the current state of the roster.

People who know him rave about him as a person - how he handled this seasons struggles backs that up. I wish him well.

 

[Dalyn]

I will miss you, Fredi. Enjoy your early retirement.

 

[striker42]

Fredi is no doubt a great leader of men. He inspired love, dedication, and respect in those beneath him. For that, I respect him.

 

[The Tariff King]

Fredi is no doubt a great leader of men. He inspired love, dedication, and respect in those beneath him. For that, I respect him.

Where can I find the video of the sledgehammer cinder block smash? We need to make it a GIF and permanent emoji here.

 

[Knucksie]

My favorite Fredi recollection pre-dated his Braves hiring, but it was obvious then who'd be the next in line. After getting the boot in Miami, apparently Bobby made some calls to unload on Miami management. Then, the Marlins didn't gift him, like every other club, after the last game of his farewell tour.

 

[GovClintonTyree]

My favorite Fredi recollection pre-dated his Braves hiring, but it was obvious then who'd be the next in line. After getting the boot in Miami, apparently Bobby made some calls to unload on Miami management. Then, the Marlins didn't gift him, like every other club, after the last game of his farewell tour.

Oh, yeah, Bobby was hot. Ask him if he gives a **** if the Marlins gave him a miniature of their ****ing sculpture in left field.

Lest we forget, when Hanley Ramirez was doing his "loaf and whine" bit after he got paid, Fredi had the juevos to bench his ass - a move highly unpopular with Hanley, and, as I recall, Jeff "Lucifer" Loria.

 

[50PoundHead]

Oh, yeah, Bobby was hot. Ask him if he gives a **** if the Marlins gave him a miniature of their ****ing sculpture in left field.

Lest we forget, when Hanley Ramirez was doing his "loaf and whine" bit after he got paid, Fredi had the juevos to bench his ass - a move highly unpopular with Hanley, and, as I recall, Jeff "Lucifer" Loria.

I wonder if the video of Hanley lollygagging after an overthrow that got his a** benched is online anywhere. One of the greatest exhibitions of non-hustle I have ever seen.

I wasn't as down on Fredi as most here and he does deserve props for keeping his mouth shut while everything collapsed around him, but the team was lifeless. There's just no excuse for that. Managers are often sacrificed to remind players that they are well paid to put forth at least a semblance of effort and that's what probably happened here.