October 12, 20205 yr 13 minutes ago, Tony said: I can't believe it. What a move by the White Sox. Thank you. Seriously. Go out and get a real manager, lets do this thing Man, Rick Hahn has this team on a timeline. Ricky blew it with that end of season collapse. 4 minutes ago, fathom said: Jirschele or Sandy is my guess I figured Ricky would get one more season and Jirschele would get one more season in Charlotte. Now I expect Jirschele to be the likely bench coach for someone like Alomar.
October 12, 20205 yr 10 minutes ago, maloney.adam said: My opinion of RR as a manager has come to fruition! RR is a nice guy but not the right manager to lead the team to championships. I agree but still feel bad for him. Maybe they stick him upstairs in some capacity. We need to nail the next hire.
October 12, 20205 yr So incredibly happy to see this. Beyond an inevitable improvement in in-game moves, lineups, etc., this also tells us that Hahn has JR's ear and is following his lead. There was no doubt in my mind that Rick wanted to fire RR as he wouldn't want to put this rebuild, and his own credibility, in the hands of an incompetent manager. Where I did find doubt was figuring out if JR would go along with the plan. Well, he is....which bodes VERY well for any moves Hahn may want to make this offseason. JR is all in.
October 12, 20205 yr How is Sandy Alomar an upgrade? Like how do we know that? A few of you have already said that. Why?
October 12, 20205 yr 2 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: Chris Getz is my guess. I think its Getz or Jerschele. Im with you on those two heading in the direction the sox want.
October 12, 20205 yr 1 minute ago, HahnsKiddieTable said: I’ve heard the critics against an Alomar move, albeit in a smaller role he made some questionable decisions in filling in for Francona. I don’t know if he’s the answer, plus the Sox interviewed him once already I don't know about Sandy. We NEED a guy that has been there before to be honest. Our talent speaks for itself, so we just need a manager that can relate to our guys and make smart in game decisions.
October 12, 20205 yr Author The other thing I just thought of from the wording, if they "agreed to part ways", I think that means the Sox are not on the hook for paying Ricky for the last year of his deal. Or at the very least, he got a reduced buy-out.
October 12, 20205 yr Just now, Lonchair said: I agree but still feel bad for him. Maybe they stick him upstairs in some capacity. We need to nail the next hire. While I don't see it right away, I could 100% see him being brought back in the future as a guy the Sox bring aboard to help Latino minor leaguers get adjusted to the US.
October 12, 20205 yr Just now, Look at Ray Ray Run said: gross Just for future reference, I don’t care about your opinion on anything.
October 12, 20205 yr I think we all knew when he was hired that this situation might come to fruition, I take it as a good thing. The team is ready to make the next step, it's an attractive job and plenty of good/great managers should be interested.
October 12, 20205 yr 2 minutes ago, SonofaRoache said: I don't know about Sandy. We NEED a guy that has been there before to be honest. Our talent speaks for itself, so we just need a manager that can relate to our guys and make smart in game decisions. 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. Edited October 12, 20205 yr by soxfan2014
October 12, 20205 yr Just now, flavum said: Just for future reference, I don’t care about your opinion on anything. Great, and just for future reference I'll quote and respond to whoever I want presenting my opinion regardless of their desire to hear it. Thanks for reading.
October 12, 20205 yr Author 1 minute ago, SonofaRoache said: I don't know about Sandy. We NEED a guy that has been there before to be honest. Our talent speaks for itself, so we just need a manager that can relate to our guys and make smart in game decisions. Reading the comments and thinking about this, I think this is right. Why fire a guy making rookie mistakes in the playoffs, only to bring in a person with less experience? You almost have to be looking at a veteran, otherwise, why fire Ricky?
October 12, 20205 yr As I have been saying for years, his bullpen management was always questionable at best, dating back to the Cubs days. As far as running the game goes, it's probably the biggest part of the job. The other stuff, he was really good. The players seemed to love him, but Rodon with the bases loaded for the first time in 2 months. Ruiz in a big time situation, and then get someone loose the first hit your starter gives up in game 3? I thought winning as many games as they did was probably enough to overcome it, but things are changing. The thing I don't understand is this is nothing new. Why now?
October 12, 20205 yr I really do think Hinch and Cora being available is a reason Sox didn't hesitate to dump RR pretty fast
October 12, 20205 yr Well, I think we can all agree that this is a very new way that this front office is treating things. Refreshing
October 12, 20205 yr First call has to be to Ozzie. Time to bring back the magic! 2021 is going to be awesome!
October 12, 20205 yr Nobody suprised he was inept most of his tenure. Players also were way too comfortable under his watch! Stone knew he was out. Edited October 12, 20205 yr by Soxfest
October 12, 20205 yr Just now, southsider2k5 said: Reading the comments and thinking about this, I think this is right. Why fire a guy making rookie mistakes in the playoffs, only to bring in a person with less experience? You almost have to be looking at a veteran, otherwise, why fire Ricky? Cause.....White Sox? We will see, it'd be nice to see a new, refreshing way to do this.
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