WHITESOXRANDY Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 And I'll say, I really like Robin. I just have zero idea what his qualifications are from a manager perspective and how much he's been involved in the game, etc, since he retired. Does his son have a twitter account ? No ? Then, he's alright by me. Go Sox ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Id say if anything, Robin was told that they would not rebuild. (Im just guessing, but prior to this year Robin has consistently turned down coaching opportunities, so I just cant imagine hed decide to take on a team that was going to suck.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 QUOTE (Real @ Oct 6, 2011 -> 02:21 PM) if you're a fan of this, you don't know s***, and i'm being as honest as i can be. And who the f*** are you to say that? How the f*** do you know already how this is going to turn out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 If Dave Martinez, Terry Francona, Ryne Sandberg, Sandy Alomar, Bobby Valentine, Bob Brenly, and Tony LaRussa were some how all wiped out of existence I would STILL be mad about this choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Fireworks Man Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Oct 6, 2011 -> 04:20 PM) This 100% stinks of a JR move. Ya think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 (edited) Dasox, Yes Girardi never coached before he became manager of the Marlins. So he sucked. Because you know, playing baseball for 10+ years and being in clubhouses, isnt experience. Edited October 6, 2011 by Soxbadger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 QUOTE (Cali @ Oct 6, 2011 -> 04:12 PM) Are you f***ing KIDDING ME?!?! Did Dave Martinez punch Kenny in the face during the interview? Did he even GET an interview???? I was so excited once Ozzie was gone... now I'm FURIOUS! I don't think so. An article today mentioned something about Martinez being surprised that he was high on their list and that an interview hadn't happened yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I hate this move, SOS cheap JR wanting another puppet for KW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Oct 6, 2011 -> 04:23 PM) And who the f*** are you to say that? How the f*** do you know already how this is going to turn out? the guy was f***ing retired enjoying life, and now he's qualified to be a manager? again, cut the BULLs*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let this be our Joe Girardi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Real, I don't like it, but quiet down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 What I want to know, in this time of modern technology, "sources" everywhere with access to anything... HOW DID EVERYONE MISS THIS?!?! EVERYONE, EVERYONE!!!! had Martinez as the top Candidate. Ventura was never even mentioned once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Oct 6, 2011 -> 04:12 PM) I won't. This has failure written all over it. Exactly. Why do they deserve the benefit of the doubt? They've made nothing but incorrect moves for years now, and we're supposed to just give them the benefit because they hired a guy with no experience whatsoever when there were about 5 guys with experience and/or credentials available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 (edited) I don't understand how some of you don't understand why many of us are angry. There are quite a few excellent choices for a replacement so they decided to interview none of them and stick with a complete question mark? Idiocy. Edited October 6, 2011 by BigSqwert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Oct 6, 2011 -> 09:21 PM) And I really couldn't care less about any of that. If he can manage then he can manage, I don't know if he can but I'm going to wait before I get pissed off about it. Robin is clearly an intelligent baseball person but that doesn't mean he's going to be a good manager but it certainly doesn't mean he's going to be a bad one either. I do agree that this is a very White Soxish(ya I'm making s*** up) hire but there's no reason to completely overreact about it at this point. Great post...I'm not too upset. It's not like Martinez is a sure-thing anyways. I do have to laugh when Dwyane Wade said last offseason that JR is not loyal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 QUOTE (bmags @ Oct 6, 2011 -> 04:26 PM) Real, I don't like it, but quiet down. fine, but people still need to cut the BS, tired of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 QUOTE (Real @ Oct 6, 2011 -> 02:22 PM) his qualifications? you know his f***ing qualifications, don't sugar coat what you "know" to make the move seem less volatile, it's a s***ty move, let's be f***ing honest here and cut the bulls*** Experience isn't the most important thing to manage baseball. At least not manager experience. It isn't like NFL or the NBA where you are writing plays and doing tons of stuff. An MLB manager's biggest job is just managing the personalities and the clubhouse. Whether Robin will be good at that, hell if I know. Sure, there are other components to managing (scouting reports to read, etc) but a big part of it are skills that Ventura could have (I don't know whether he does or doesn't). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Oct 6, 2011 -> 04:13 PM) Steve, NBA and MLB are apples and oranges. Im pretty sure that Robin can read stat sheets and make better decisions than Ozzie. I kinda typed that exact statement in the post you are replying to... had you used the QUOTE feature it'd be easy for people to read that. Robin was my guy. I was crushed when he turned his ankle backwards. I like him. I just wanted someone with experience and to feel like the team was headed in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Oct 6, 2011 -> 04:13 PM) Steve, NBA and MLB are apples and oranges. Im pretty sure that Robin can read stat sheets and make better decisions than Ozzie. Im pretty sure that in a year or 2 people are going to wonder why they ever questioned Robin. The guy is legit, he just never wanted to be a coach before, otherwise hed have a ton of useless experience. I'm glad you can question the uproar when there's exactly as much evidence to support it as your bold statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHITESOXRANDY Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Frank Thomas - hitting coach. Great move! This made my day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I'm starting the campaign to have Karkovice as bench coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Oct 6, 2011 -> 04:14 PM) If we signed anybody but Dave Martinez, people were going freak out. Dude, this statement is completely inaccurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOXOBAMA Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Will Fisk be the bench coach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty34 Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Dan Evans Best wishes to Robin Ventura! Has a chance to be an outstanding manager with his exceptional people skills and superior feel for the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Oct 6, 2011 -> 04:27 PM) I'm starting the campaign to have Karkovice as bench coach. "Come see all your favorite players manage together! Except Ozzie, f*** that guy." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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