suffering-nomore-sox fan Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Take this for what its worth-- a rumor, albeit a rumor from a person involved in major league baseball. All along, the papers have reported that there is one stealth candidate. Today I was told that Tom Kelly is in the mix. Seems unlikely, but you never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Showtime Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Take this for what its worth-- a rumor, albeit a rumor from a person involved in major league baseball. All along, the papers have reported that there is one stealth candidate. Today I was told that Tom Kelly is in the mix. Seems unlikely, but you never know. Now that I would like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubsSuck1 Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 I'm a retard, who is this Tom Kelly character? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winninguglyin83 Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 i hope that is true. I fear that it isn't I've also heard the rumor that TK is the guy the Red Sox have targeted. Considering how hard he worked for the Twins last season as an advance scout, I question whether he would manage a team that is one of Minnesota's top rivals. But I'd vote yes on TK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbieRubarb Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 I'm a retard, who is this Tom Kelly character? Seriuosly? He was the manager of the Twins throughout the 80s and until 2001. He won two World series titles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Seriuosly? He was the manager of the Twins throughout the 80s and until 2001. He won two World series titles. He is a youngster, and I am afraid he really doesn't know. I would not mind Kelly, but is he not older (not that it obviously matters after McKeon). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubsSuck1 Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Seriuosly? He was the manager of the Twins throughout the 80s and until 2001. He won two World series titles. Haha, that would be very interesting if we could get him, what is his style of mananging?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 I'd be all for Kelly, especially considering his knowledge of the Twins and the AL Central. Plus, working as a scout, he's got a good overall knowledge of the entire AL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 That would be a very nice pickup for manager. VERY nice. Unfortunately, my eternal pessimism makes me doubt that it would happen. I WANNA BE WRONG, JR and KW!! PLEASE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 It is too good to be true... But damn, talk about a guy who could emphasize the fundementals... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Kelly would be a great hire. When he retired from the Twins two years ago, I thought all along he'd be a good replacement for Manuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 I only have two beefs with TK. One, he hasn't been on an incredible amount of winning teams. I assume it is because Pohlad is a dick and wouldn't spend money, but he only had 6 years where he won 80 games as manager, and he had a stretch of 7 straight losing years. My second beef is that he sticks with guys too long. In 2001, he cost the Twins a shot at winning the division by keeping LaTroy Hawkins in as closer....he finally made the switch in September to Eddie Guardado when Cleveland had virtually already clinched. I'd still take him over Manuel, and TK would be a hell of a move. I don't think it will happen though personally. I believe he has been an instructor at the Twins ST for the past 2 years, even after his retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Kelly is the best name I have heard so far, much better than Cito or Guillen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Just think of what the hiring of Kelly would do to the Twins/Sox rivalry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Just think of what the hiring of Kelly would do to the Twins/Sox rivalry... More wood onto the fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubsSuck1 Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Come on. We're getting ahead of ourselves. We are talking about the chicago white sox here. THE Chicago White Sox. Do we ever do anything surprising?? Of course not. Cito or Guillen are 'our' choices... bleh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 More wood onto the fire. Rocket fuel on the fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Has this speculation been in print anywhere (link?), or is this from somebody's mechanic again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Has this speculation been in print anywhere (link?), or is this from somebody's mechanic again? Probably more like a waiter at TGI Friday's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Tom Kelly would be an AWESOME hire. And yes, I can see the Sox pulling a stunt like this. Especially with the Dusty sitaution on the North Side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winninguglyin83 Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 I fear we're all fantasizing here because none of the Chicago or Minneapolis papers have even floated TK's name -- and you KNOW it would leak out somewhere if it was even a remote possibility. Also heard that Terry Francona is a possible with Boston. What, they're not racing to hire Jerry Manuel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 I fear we're all fantasizing here That's what the off-season is for!! Sox fans fantasizing about managers, sCrUB fans fantasizing about not choking in the playoffs, Spankee fans fantasizing about blowing up a team that went to the World Series....that's the Hot Stove, BABEEEEEE!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suffering-nomore-sox fan Posted October 28, 2003 Author Share Posted October 28, 2003 I am not saying this will happen-- but I was told this by someone very involoved in MLB. Not a waiter or a mechanic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Kelly is only 53 years old, and would be a pretty good consideration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochpuppy Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Seriuosly? He was the manager of the Twins throughout the 80s and until 2001. He won two World series titles. Haha, that would be very interesting if we could get him, what is his style of mananging?? He's not very good with the younger players. He can be too critical and will not play them if he doesn't feel comfortable with them. He did better in 2001 when he had a very young Twins team but I don't know if you can teach an old dog new tricks. On the other hand the Sox aren't that young, depending on who they bring back and who they bring in. Kelly would be an interesting choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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