Terry Reynolds Named Director of Player Development

by JD Arney on Dec 27, 2006 3:40 PM EST in News

Is this good? Bad? I don't really know, which is frustrating. I have no doubt that these kinds of moves are just as important as free agent acquisitions and trades, but it's really difficult to know if these guys are good at their jobs or not. Here's Reynolds bio from Marc's Blog:

Today the Reds named Terry Reynolds director of player development...Reynolds has been with the organization since January 7, 2004, when he was hired as director of amateur scouting...prior to joining the Reds' front office he spent 25 years in the Dodgers organization, first in their minor league system and then as their coordinator of minor league scouting/special assignment scout...as general manager of the Class A Vero Beach Dodgers, Reynolds was named the Florida State League Executive of the Year 3 times (1980, '83, '85), The Sporting News' Minor League Executive of the Year ('83) and the Florida Diamond Executive of the year ('86)....he served as director of Dodgertown in 1988, assistant director of scouting for the Dodgers from 1989-90, director of domestic, international and professional scouting from 1991-98 and coordinator of winter baseball from 1993-96...in 1977 Reynolds graduated from Siena Heights (MI) College with a master's degree in guidance and counseling...in 1978 he earned a master's degree in sports administration from Ohio University.

He's a Bobcat, which I know will make some of you happy, but it worries me that all of his awards and things are from the early 80's.

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He pre-dates Krivsky

I thought the rationale for the house-cleaning around here was that Krivsky wanted to bring in his own guys. This guy was with the Reds before Wayner. Maybe he just nods his head affirmatively better than the rest.

by TheC on Dec 27, 2006 4:01 PM EST reply actions

That

is a really good point.

We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. --Oscar Wilde

by JD Arney on Dec 27, 2006 4:56 PM EST up reply actions

Minor League Experience

Looks like he spent a lot of time working in the Minor Leagues during the 80's, so at the very least, he's probably pretty familar with a majority of our current bullpen.

by indy on Dec 27, 2006 4:08 PM EST reply actions

Thank you

My laugh for the day. Oh hell - I think I'll have two laughs on that one.

by Billingsfan on Dec 28, 2006 1:43 PM EST up reply actions

Psuedo-Bobcat

Reynolds comes from the Dan O'Brien version of attending Ohio University, grad school only. Those guys are pseudo-Bobcats, in much the same manner that poodles are pseudo-dogs.

I gotta admit I wasnt aware that Siena Heights College offered a master's degree in guidance or counseling. Truthfully, I wasnt aware Siena Heights was an accredited University. Where the hell did Reynolds go for undergrad? The College of Manila Bay?

Well, at least Marty's Little Bobcat will have someone to chat with behind the scenes.

Courtney for President, 2008

by ohiobobcat on Dec 27, 2006 5:25 PM EST reply actions

Does anyone know for sure?

Hasn't the Dodgers organization always been considered really good?

I mean, yea, his resume is sprinkled with success from 20-25 years ago, and "sabr" thinking is alot different than it was, but still it's an organization that I think has always produced talent.

And Branch Rickey was way ahead of his time on things like OBP, so maybe we're jumping to conclusions about the "old schooler".

just....wow.

by sidnancy on Dec 27, 2006 5:39 PM EST reply actions

Can we get a freaking young guy?

I'm tired of all these 50-year-old hacks littering out front office. I want some young, talented blood.

by Geki on Dec 27, 2006 8:14 PM EST reply actions

What do you mean?

I like old people. They give you candy when you visit them at their house and tell you stories about the first talkie they saw and how the robots are going to get them in their sleep.

by Slyde on Dec 27, 2006 8:43 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah

they need insurance that will cover robot attacks.

We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. --Oscar Wilde

by JD Arney on Dec 27, 2006 9:44 PM EST up reply actions

That's why there's Old Glory Insurance

I'll let TV's Sam Waterston give you the details: http://www.robotmarketplace.com/video_oldglory_hi.html

by Slyde on Dec 27, 2006 9:50 PM EST up reply actions

For when the metal ones come for you....

... and they will.

That was funny.

by TheC on Dec 28, 2006 9:53 AM EST up reply actions

Reynolds

Apparently the guy was responsible for drafting Bailey and Bruce. You've got somebody from within the organization who has a good track record. You want to bring in some "young, talented (guy)" who might undo the progress of the last few years because he doesn't have the experience?

by pw on Dec 28, 2006 9:19 AM EST up reply actions

Tons of room

Whomever was responsible for drafting Bruce and Bailey gets a ton of elbow room from me. Glad to hear it was Reynolds, and he maintains a role with the organization. Last year's selection still concerns me, however, when Stubbs went ahead of Lincecum.

(Stubbs may turn out to be a fine player, and Lincecum may blow out his elbow.....but I'll always argue Tim Lincecum was a no-brainer selection for the Reds last draft)

Courtney for President, 2008

by ohiobobcat on Dec 28, 2006 9:32 AM EST up reply actions