June 20, 20187 yr 13 minutes ago, Joshua Strong said: Some names to keep an eye on Joe Girardi Raul Ibanez - Dodgers Special Assistant to GM Brad Ausmus - Angels Special Assistant Brandon Hyde - Cubs Bench Coach/Has ties to the Sox Chris Woodward - Dodgers Third Base Coach Sandy Alomar Jr. - Indians First Base Coach/Has ties to the Sox Bo Porter - Braves Special Assistant Jayce Tingler - Rangers Special Assistant Josh Paul - Angels Bench Coach/Has ties to the Sox/Angels Catcher who dropped the third strike on AJ in the 2005 ALCS I was all for the Sox going after and hiring Gabe Kapler to replace Robin Ventura. Now, I still want someone who fits that mold. Girardi will be our manager next season (provided he has no ghosts; I know nothing about his personal life, etc.)
June 20, 20187 yr Always wondered if Mike Scioscia would be an option if the Angels eventually didn't win enough for so long.
June 20, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, greg775 said: Girardi will be our manager next season (provided he has no ghosts; I know nothing about his personal life, etc.) Can't see it happening. "Loyalty"
June 20, 20187 yr 2 hours ago, greg775 said: Girardi will be our manager next season (provided he has no ghosts; I know nothing about his personal life, etc.) Are you guessing or betting a house on Girardi?
June 20, 20187 yr 9 hours ago, greg775 said: Girardi will be our manager next season (provided he has no ghosts; I know nothing about his personal life, etc.) I'll have two of whatever you're drinking.
June 20, 20187 yr Ricky seems like a great guy and good player's manager. But I hate his in game decision making, and I hope the Sox aim a tad higher when they are trying to win major league baseball games. I wouldn't hate moving in a new direction after this season.
June 20, 20187 yr Author When a team plays as poorly as the Sox did against Cleveland this series, its because they've given up all hope of ever winning with such a worthless, feckless manager. Fire Ricky Renteria so we can have a real rebuild, not just years of constant losing.
June 20, 20187 yr 8 minutes ago, Insp said: . 8 minutes ago, Insp said: Fire Ricky Renteria so we can have a real rebuild, not just years of constant losing. Theo Epstein agrees Edited June 20, 20187 yr by DH in the NL
June 20, 20187 yr Bring Bevington back as the manager and Ozzie as his bench coach. Oh, and make Hawk the GM.
June 21, 20187 yr 2 hours ago, Insp said: When a team plays as poorly as the Sox did against Cleveland this series, its because they've given up all hope of ever winning with such a worthless, feckless manager. Fire Ricky Renteria so we can have a real rebuild, not just years of constant losing. Not necessarily. This lineup is one of the worst in Sox history. The pitching staff ditto. The Sox actually played .500 ball for what, 2.5 weeks or something? That will be remembered as the one good stretch this season. This team is abysmal and no manager could win more games than RR has. That said, the fact RR utilizes the bunt means he should not be our manager. Our team is NEW WAVE with the rebuild; our team is heavily into statnik-dom. For the GM to allow bunting, when ALL studies indicate ALL BUNTS are insane, means something is wrong. In the interview process they should have told Rick, no bunting EVER. It's a nonsequitir that he is manager.
June 21, 20187 yr Mark this day on your "statnik" calender folks. Anyway. Saying this team is bad is nothing more than stating the obvious. Young players take time to develop, a plethora of injuries and a bullpen that has Soria as the closer. Did anyone really expect more?
June 21, 20187 yr 15 hours ago, BlackSox13 said: Mark this day on your "statnik" calender folks. Anyway. Saying this team is bad is nothing more than stating the obvious. Young players take time to develop, a plethora of injuries and a bullpen that has Soria as the closer. Did anyone really expect more? Given how they played the last month of last season and in the spring I expected better at least fundamentally. Not saying they were going to contend, or come close to a winning record, I just thought they would be progressing better overall. They aren't...and now you've got one of their own (Lopez) questioning their attitude and intensity. That reflects back on the manager and coaching staff if it is in fact true.
June 26, 20187 yr 20 minutes ago, SEALgep said: Omar Vizquel and Aaron Rowand as bench coach Ideal situation would be Vizquel getting the manager job. Have him progress in the minors right along with the young guys. They’ll grow with Omar, Omar will grow with them.
June 26, 20187 yr 2 hours ago, SEALgep said: Omar Vizquel and Aaron Rowand as bench coach I can't wait to hear the meltdown about ex-players.
June 26, 20187 yr 6 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: I can't wait to hear the meltdown about ex-players. If they named Omar (who coached in another organization last year), Rowand or even AJ, most Sox fans would be okay with it. Thome, maybe? Konerko would be more like the Ventura move. McDowell probably would never happen. Frank Thomas would seem to have more thecpersonality of a hitting coach/mentor, similar to Thome.
June 26, 20187 yr 13 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: If they named Omar (who coached in another organization last year), Rowand or even AJ, most Sox fans would be okay with it. Thome, maybe? Konerko would be more like the Ventura move. McDowell probably would never happen. Frank Thomas would seem to have more thecpersonality of a hitting coach/mentor, similar to Thome. I wouldn’t be ok with Rowand or A.J. If only we could get Hahn to admit Omar is being groomed for the next manager’s job.
June 26, 20187 yr 28 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: I can't wait to hear the meltdown about ex-players. Majority of managers are ex-players. Do you mean ex Sox players?
June 26, 20187 yr All kidding aside I would be elated with Vizquel as manager and Jirschele as his bench coach. I think both would do a great job with relating to the youth. Would like to see AJ next to Stone in the booth calling games.
June 26, 20187 yr On 6/15/2018 at 8:51 PM, Insp said: Fire Ricky Renteria. Its the only we can compete this year. Sorry, but this really made me laugh. I needed that!
June 26, 20187 yr Scott Merkin was asked this question about Girardi at White Sox.com: How long do you see Renteria leading the rebuild? And do you think the White Sox will go after an experienced manager like Joe Girardi? I don't see Renteria being the manager when the team is ready to contend. -- @JH_Santiago21 Renteria has an excellent grasp on what the organization is trying to do through this rebuild, putting his clear imprint on the process, and he has full support of the front office, his staff and the players. I understand Girardi is the big-name free agent with Chicago ties, but look for Renteria to stay at the helm of this team for the immediate and foreseeable future.
June 26, 20187 yr Something to keep in mind is that Girardi was rumored to not have a good rapport with young players last year. Also when he was with the Marlins, he did a poor job handling young pitching.
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