Fire the Whole Coaching staff
by justin007000 on Aug 4, 2009 11:47 PM EDT
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PrintI feel that the time has come for a drastic measure. The Cincinnati Reds should completely fire the whole on field coaching staff. Now here is the fun, who would you hire to replace the Reds coaching staff.
If it were up to me:
Manager-Rick Sweet (I don't know if he is actually any good, but Louisville seems to be alright).
Bench Coach-Dave Miley (I like Miley and I liked his strategy, it seemed that his biggest weakness was communication).
Hitting Coach-Eric Davis (An excellent and well rounded hitter, he hit for both contact and power).
Pitching Coach-Greg Maddux (I doubt he would come, he wants to stay close to his Las Vegas Home, but many said throughout his career that having him on a pitching staff was like having an extra pitching coach around).
3B Coach-Omar Vizquel (He has yet to hang it up, but he really should, I mostly want him to help as an infield instructor).
1B Coach- Sean Casey (A great guy, who would be well liked in the club house0.
Bullpen Coach-Kent Mercker (Another great guy, who was an excellent relief pitcher, and seems fairly intelligent.
Bullpen Catcher-Mike Stefanski.
Who do yo uwant to run this team?
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Make Cowboy the pitching coach.
It kills two birds with one stone (We don’t have to hear him talk about food anymore). Plus, the guy does really have a ton of pitching knowledge. This of course, is in stark contrast to the spherical turd currently collecting a paycheck for nothing.
You ever been to the South side of Milwaukee?
i've been saying make cowboy the pitching coach for awhile
i really think he could actually pull it off …
instead of miley, make hatcher the bench coach or casey the bench coach and leave hatcher at 1b. he doesn’t need to go.
i’m hesitant to bring up sweet. if you bring him up you lose that talent in the AAA where we need it. roll out the money van and get valentine or johnson …. ie, someone who will rip up the umpires and players.
merker goes in the booth and weathers/rhodes are the playing coaches.
greg maddux bypasses pitching coach and goes straight to manager imo with his brother as his pitching coach … perhaps in atlanta when bobby goes?
"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.
For my head coach
I’ll take Tom Emanski and my hitting coach can be Fred McGriff since they already get along so well
I have robot insurance.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Aug 5, 2009 8:37 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
But I'd like to see a manager, in reality, that would be a change of direction from Dusty
Someone that isn’t stuck in 1975.
I have robot insurance.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Aug 5, 2009 8:38 AM EDT up reply actions
With Emanski
the Reds could become back-to-back-to-back AAU National Champions. And the outfielders could throw balls into a trashcan.
by coocooforcocoapuffs on Aug 5, 2009 8:39 AM EDT up reply actions
could we throw our outfielders into a trashcan?
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
by Slyde on Aug 5, 2009 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
chocolate cake?
"I heard he punched Cowboy in the face, grabbed his own balls and said: 'Clutch this.'" ~ obc
by Ash on Aug 5, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
oh lawd, rec'd
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
How about a staff of players from the 1990 team?
They could teach the young team about winning for sure. Keep Hatcher at first. Maybe Billy Bates at third. Paul O’Neill for hitting coach. Norm Charlton as pitching coach. Bench coach Herm Winningham. Randy Myers in the bullpen, with Jeff Reed as bullpen catcher. As far as manager, I don’t know. Ron Oester seems like a good guy. And definitely Glenn Braggs as strength and conditioning coach.
by coocooforcocoapuffs on Aug 5, 2009 8:37 AM EDT reply actions
Why not?
You can only entertain yourself so long as Nationals color man before you get the itch.
by coocooforcocoapuffs on Aug 5, 2009 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
DC's really more of a crack town
“Bitch set me up!”
by Brendanukkah on Aug 5, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
he wasn't THAT good
It was 3 triples and a double.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
oh, and he STILL only scored 2 runs that day
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
or playing golf
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
I read this as
because he spent too much time fisting
"I heard he punched Cowboy in the face, grabbed his own balls and said: 'Clutch this.'" ~ obc
intrigued?
Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,
by 'tHan on Aug 6, 2009 8:48 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
The TEAM hit four triples.....by the way, what did you want him to do, steal home?
It’s not like it’s his fault the rest of them sucked
Seriously, Dusty has to go
First time I shot her, I shot her in the side.
Hard to watch her suffer, but with the second shot she died...
Davis had an unconventional swing
Sweet to look at, but very few have the bat speed to pull it off. Still, he’s gotta be better than Brook.
Dave Winfield
and whoever he wants to bring with him, John Kruk included.
Then maybe we’ll get an ESPN game early in the season before we’re a shell of a AA team.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Aug 5, 2009 9:12 AM EDT reply actions
Kruk could be the strength and conditioning coach
Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?
Hey!! You need to get in shape fast?! Wanna look your best?! Tired the other guys getting all the chicks?! Are you tired of being a 90 pound weakling?!
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
I have LOVED Dave Winfield on BBT
Who the hell knows if he would be a good or willing manager, but he should replace Morgan or McCarver in the booth immediately.
Will you stop it with the vegetables
by Man Mountain on Aug 5, 2009 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Tim McCarver = worst announcer not named Dick Vitale in sports
He was #2, But Billy Packer retired.
First time I shot her, I shot her in the side.
Hard to watch her suffer, but with the second shot she died...
You obviously
haven’t been forced to watch UK basketball on JP/LF sports for years…
Dave, Dave, & Dave = Chunk getting his arm put in a blender, over and over again.
Set the gearshift to the high gear of your soul.
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Aug 5, 2009 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes I have, I'm a UK fan
The three Daves are better than when Rob Bromley tries to broadcast on the PPV games.
First time I shot her, I shot her in the side.
Hard to watch her suffer, but with the second shot she died...
rob bromley is now in the huddle
martin newton was the worst announcer i’ve heard when it comes to proficiency
there are others that are more annoying though.
Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,
His in the huddle reports were hilarious in their stupidity
With the new contract we’ll get to hear more of Jimmy Dykes and his “Jodie Meek makes violent cuts!”
First time I shot her, I shot her in the side.
Hard to watch her suffer, but with the second shot she died...
damn no edit button
Meeks
First time I shot her, I shot her in the side.
Hard to watch her suffer, but with the second shot she died...
did you know he once slept on adolph rupp's couch in the basketball office?
first day on the job even!
Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,
I think it is in his contract
That he has to make that statement every game he broadcasts.
First time I shot her, I shot her in the side.
Hard to watch her suffer, but with the second shot she died...
I always thought Ron Oester would be somebody that should have a job on the Reds...
I don’t think he’d take crap from anyone…
People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.
He had his chance, iirc
Turned it down because of money. But it was a negotiation with Bowden, so who knows what happened.
by ken on Aug 5, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Oester was one of the premier whiners in MLB
Although the award was later named for Paul O’Neil – ron was one of the best in his day.
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
I'd love to have Bobby Valentine or Davey Johnson,
but I don’t think either will accept a job managing a non-contender. With that in mind:
Manager: Clint Hurdle. I thought for years he’d make a fine manager. I liked him in Colorado.
Hitting coach: Mike Lum. Solid minor league experience. Member of the BRM.
Pitching coach: Orel Hershiser. As close to Maddux as I can come.
First base: Billy Hatcher. Has done a fine job.
Third base: Lenn Sakata. Former Giants minor league manager, now in Japan.
Bench: Jim Lett. Former Reds minor leaguer with wealth of coaching experience and a terrific demeanor.
Bullpen: Lee Smith. Works well with young pitchers.
There are lots of other folks I’d consider for various positions such as Joe Coleman, Cesar Cedeno, Les Lancaster, Gary Carter, Steve Roadcap, Ron Oester, Ray Sadecki, Pete Incaviglia, Jay Bell, Garry Templeton, Marty Scott, Butch Henry, Chad Tredaway, Steve Shirley and others.
We Are ... Marshall!
by Thundering Turtle on Aug 6, 2009 10:16 AM EDT reply actions
i don't think davey wants a big league gig again
he seemed to be really good at pissing off owners despite excellent on field performances. He left New York, Cincinnati, and Balitmore because of upsetting management, despite being successful in all three cities.
Bloop
by justin007000 on Aug 6, 2009 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Hey Dr, Turtle
whats up!
I think that if Big Bob would just hire you as GM, our troubles would be over!
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
Hey Maddy!
The only way I take the job is if you come on board with me. Deal?
We Are ... Marshall!
by Thundering Turtle on Aug 6, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
dont the Cards have Jose Oquendo?
he seems to be well-liked.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 6, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I think the Sklar twins started a Jose for the HOF movement
by ken on Aug 6, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah i remember that
i hate how they sound and look the same.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Aug 6, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I love how I always convince myself that "this time I'll remember which one is which"
I never do.
"I heard he punched Cowboy in the face, grabbed his own balls and said: 'Clutch this.'" ~ obc
by Ash on Aug 6, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
It helps if you turn on the lights
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
by jch24 on Aug 7, 2009 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Yep, that gets a recomendation.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Aug 7, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Yankees fans love their current third base coach
Rob Thomson makes very smart decisions on the field. Well, except when he pushed Swisher toward 3B. But he’d probably have been out anyway if he hadn’t.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I've expressed concern over the coaching staff
A couple of times, here and there.
I agree that wholesale change is the only way to go at this point, and the last thing I want is someone else’s garbage. Take a chance by hiring the young guy with the sharp eye from another organization BEFORE he becomes an insanely hot commodity.
Ultimately, I want a competent hitting coach. Then a competent pitching coach. Then we can get to the rest. The day I’m only complaining about the 3B coach is a happy day for this boy.
"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"
i was mostly posting rick sweet because i didn't know who else to hire
but it would be nice if the Reds could do a comprehensive search for the most talented young manager in baseball, whether it be Sweet, Mark Berry (he was rated as the best young manager in a couple of different minor leagues), or the New York Mets AA manager (who ever he may be). Instead of choosing their bench coach, scout, AAA manager, special assistant, or biggest name available.
I would love to see Greg Maddux as the pitching coach.
Bloop
by justin007000 on Aug 7, 2009 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Ryne Sandberg's looking for a MLB manager's job..
But he may be too entrenched in ’The right way to play" approach.
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
New Reds coaching staff
Just like putting a dream team together, here is my list of coaches:
Batting – Tony Gwynn. Man you have to teach the kids how to hit where there is no fielder.
First base – Joe Morgan/Ricky Henderson. Doubling as base running coach. Have to teach how to take walking leads and when to go and when not to go.
Third base – Buddy Bell. Need to give good signs, understand each runner’s speed, when and when not to send them home.
Pitching/Reliever coach – Jim Merritt/Fred Norman. Lefties will understand why righties are wild and how to hit the corners.
Bench coach – You need a motor mouth on the bench to keep everyone loose. Who can fit that bill.
Manager – Bring back Pete Rose
Interesting choices until you get to
1st Base – Billy Hatcher is one of the best
3B – Buddy Bell? I’d just as soon have a younger more sabremetrically oriented guy there – Crolfer e.g.
Pitching coach – Orel Hershieser is my choice
Relievers coach – David Weathers ( as soon as he retires)
Bench Coach – I like Speier – I’m 180% against a motor mouth, methinks a conduit to the manager for the players is one of the roles that a good bench coach provides. Could you imagine Chad Ochocino a a bench coach…
Manager – Pete will never manage again. – I’m liking Ryne Sandberg at the moment.
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
i almost feel liek Dusty would be an excellent bench coach
this going against what i said above, but if you have a stragetic thinker as a manager, and a communicator like dusty coaching the bench, it seems like a good combination too.
Bloop
Definitely...
Me at third base- I’d tell them to run into the outfield- just to confuse the defense.
People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.
If Turtle becomes GM and he hires me as manager - The job is yours.
Speaking of firing poor performers – how about
tHom, Clownboy, George Grandioso, and Jim fucking Day. Please.
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
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