Bob Sacamano

Yeah hiring LaRussa (or any of the old timers really) is a backwards move.

I don't think he was actually triggered here lol

I think he normally starts hitting after the first 2 months from like June on. The time just wasn't there to get going.

Would have been a different outcome it Crochet doesn't get hurt and gets them through at least the third inning. Then everyone is pushed back and Rodon likely never sees any time on the mound.

He would definitely accept the QO lol

I'm at the point where I would transition him to the pen. He has an option left so you can start in Spring Training and then let him continue at Charlotte.

This is where I'm at as well. Should the punishment have been harsher? Yes. Is he in a sports where guys who do a lot worse in society get second (third, fourth) chances? Yes. Will I suspect the team of cheating going forward if they hired him? No. At the end of the day, is it just a game with no real serious impacts in life? Yep. If you feel he is the best candidate, bring him in.

Think it's time to email your buddy Jerry again.

Please no.

This seems certain to happen, as long as is there is a minor league season.

Does Hinch know how to handle a pitching staff? That is something that the cheating wouldn't have effected.

That would be sick. Go with Brantley in a LF/DH role (getting Eloy out of the OF more) and a platoon in RF? I guess if Vaughn demolishes the pitching in the minors and whoever they get for RF isn't hitting, you could release that guy and move Brantley to RF at some point.

I feel like Renteria belongs in a dugout, but not as manager. Glad we are moving on.

Honestly, with like a month of pro ball under his belt, I wouldn't be shocked if they signed a DH to a one year deal. Or a guy, for example, Brantly or Brent Gardner if his option is declined, to DH and play some LF.

It was a planned surgery at the time he injured himself.

He was literally fired (not sure if you are watching press releaser).

Was going to say that really narrows it down to Hinch and Cora lol

I turned it on mid-comment but didn't he say: ideally someone with October and World Series success? That really narrows it down to like 2-3 guys lol

lol I've actually had a break up that was mutual. It was the best breakup of all time. Neither one of us was bitter towards the other or upset. Too bad they all can't go that way.

I think its just a nicer way of saying he was fired personally. That's it.

Columbus Day*

I think the guys at the top of the free agent list like Bauer will get multi year deals and paid (yeah I'm not buying him only signing one year deals until I see it announced). A guy like Stroman I can see taking a one year deal as he sat out last year. I think he is more likely personally.

I feel like I'd be ok with Hinch.

Which is why I don't think it will be someone without managerial experience/success. Sandy at least has some experience and success this year. Also is Francona's bench coach. I'm also biased towards former catchers.

Same