QUOTE (joesaiditstrue @ May 3, 2008 -> 11:16 PM)
firing walker won't do sh**, please stop rehashing this old and useless idea because the guys on the team that might actually NEED a hitting coach (Quentin and BA) are actually hitting PRETTY DAMN WELL so far, the VETS whom have grooved swings and established approaches at the plate, are the ones who have their heads up their asses
now, you can ask yourself why did we HIRE walker in the first place, which is a valid question to a point, but to fire him is pointless and only serves to make yourself feel better because of how this team is making YOU feel by their constant losing, you want someone to play scape goat because your feelings are hurt
All I said was that he lacked some of the tools that you need to have to be a successful hitting instructor.
If he can get mentored by a more experienced coach, like say, Charlie Manuel or Walt Hriniak, in the offseason. Then, he can keep his job.
Rowand himself acknowledged indirectly, that Walker lacked the hitting coach insight that the Philly hitting coach had, earlier in this thread.
Jim Thome, who learned from Manuel, might also agree.