Lip Man 1 Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 4 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: So far I would give Venable a passing grade. I feel like most of the line up issues aren't in his hands I know you've been saying this for a while and I don't dismiss it but part of me has to think what does it say about the 'manager' that he'd allow someone in the front office to tell him who to play, what the batting order should be et al. If someone needs the job that bad that the are willing to put up with that, that tells me more about their character and I wouldn't want them managing my team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeC Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 14 minutes ago, Lip Man 1 said: I know you've been saying this for a while and I don't dismiss it but part of me has to think what does it say about the 'manager' that he'd allow someone in the front office to tell him who to play, what the batting order should be et al. If someone needs the job that bad that the are willing to put up with that, that tells me more about their character and I wouldn't want them managing my team. Pretty sure that’s how most modern MLB franchises are run these days, to be fair. Front office builds the team with a certain player utilization plan in mind, and the manager follows that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 40 minutes ago, JoeC said: Pretty sure that’s how most modern MLB franchises are run these days, to be fair. Front office builds the team with a certain player utilization plan in mind, and the manager follows that. Maybe you are right, I don't know. I find it hard to think though that a manager like Bob Melvin, Bruce Bochy, Dave Roberts or Terry Francona would agree to that undermining of their authority. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 1 hour ago, Lip Man 1 said: I know you've been saying this for a while and I don't dismiss it but part of me has to think what does it say about the 'manager' that he'd allow someone in the front office to tell him who to play, what the batting order should be et al. If someone needs the job that bad that the are willing to put up with that, that tells me more about their character and I wouldn't want them managing my team. It's 2025, not 1955. This is how things are done today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Mite Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 (edited) 10 hours ago, JoeC said: Pretty sure that’s how most modern MLB franchises are run these days, to be fair. Front office builds the team with a certain player utilization plan in mind, and the manager follows that. I believe that the GM and the Manager need to be on the same page on certain issues but ultimately any in game decisions should be made by the manager and I think it was Venable’s decision and his only to remove Baldwin from Saturday nights game in the 5th inning after a hit and 2 nice plays in right field including a perfect throw to double off a runner at first base, at least he let him play the whole game Sunday with Baldwin responding with 3 line drive hits. It's about building confidence in young players. They should put Brooks in LF and leave him there the rest of the year and Beni can DH. Edited August 18 by The Mighty Mite 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Buffalo Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 I’m just glad to see some progress this season. The record stinks, but at least they have players who aren’t just going through the motions. They have some situational awareness issues, though. Eg. I’d like Montgomery to try to make contact rather than try for a 500 foot homer on every swing. Venable is doing a decent job. He’s learning the difference in being the guy making suggestions and the guy making decisions. He needs some time, but overall I think he’s ok. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 8 hours ago, Lip Man 1 said: Maybe you are right, I don't know. I find it hard to think though that a manager like Bob Melvin, Bruce Bochy, Dave Roberts or Terry Francona would agree to that undermining of their authority. Why would you put Dave Roberts in that category of elite Managers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCCWS Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 10 hours ago, Lip Man 1 said: Maybe you are right, I don't know. I find it hard to think though that a manager like Bob Melvin, Bruce Bochy, Dave Roberts or Terry Francona would agree to that undermining of their authority. I think guys like Francona, Melvin and a few others make most of their lineup/game time decisions with some suggestions by the GM. Other GM's have more input and the manager goes with what the GM says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydanks Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 I think you guys are getting a bit off topic talking about baseball instead of air fryers. Anyone have an opinion on this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFHMQV8Q 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 11 minutes ago, bobbydanks said: I think you guys are getting a bit off topic talking about baseball instead of air fryers. Anyone have an opinion on this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFHMQV8Q It looks like the Lenyn Sosa of air fryers: Versatile (maybe?) with power 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 43 minutes ago, Quin said: It looks like the Lenyn Sosa of air fryers: Versatile (maybe?) with power But defensively? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 7 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: But defensively? How much defense do air fryers play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snopek Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 49 minutes ago, Quin said: It looks like the Lenyn Sosa of air fryers: Versatile (maybe?) with power 6 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: But defensively? Will occasionally forget it’s an air fryer and begin playing AM radio. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 29 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: But defensively? Did you see the maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesox Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 19 hours ago, fathom said: Him and Booser are gonna restock the system Maybe Getz will deal him for someone with a broken leg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 15 hours ago, The Mighty Mite said: I admit guilt, I thought they were on the way to at least 70 wins. . Yes, I thought it certainly a possibility. Not coincidentally: Luis Robert OPS July: .990. Trade deadline passes, and OPS in August; 646. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 1 hour ago, joejoesox said: Maybe Getz will deal him for someone with a broken leg WELL HE CAN STILL THROW A BALL, OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Mite Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 (edited) 1 hour ago, GreenSox said: Yes, I thought it certainly a possibility. Not coincidentally: Luis Robert OPS July: .990. Trade deadline passes, and OPS in August; 646. Will the real Luis Robert Jr please stand up. Edited August 18 by The Mighty Mite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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