RockRaines Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 When a team struggles this badly, you HAVE to fire the hitting coach, you just have to. So many teams before us have done this to shake it up, and its time it happened. Thanks for the memories Greg, but you are OUT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Hopefully... Nice new avy by the way. Kinda sad to see the ASU girls leave, but this one's just fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balance Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 The Sox have gotta do SOMETHING. This lack of offense is just ridiculous! QUOTE(BearSox @ Apr 17, 2007 -> 10:28 PM) Hopefully... Nice new avy by the way. Kinda sad to see the ASU girls leave, but this one's just fine! New avy >>>>>> Old avy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 It sure as s*** worked for Cleveland last year. Even if this somehow isn't Walker's doing you still need to can his ass, a firing right now would almost certainly fire up the offense. It works most every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 QUOTE(Kalapse @ Apr 17, 2007 -> 10:31 PM) It sure as s*** worked for Cleveland last year. Even if this somehow isn't Walker's doing you still need to can his ass, a firing right now would almost certainly fire up the offense. It works most every time. he has to go. Who was that hitting instructor who helped Juan break out of it? He is hired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Fire Darin Erstad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFanForever Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Apr 17, 2007 -> 10:32 PM) he has to go. Who was that hitting instructor who helped Juan break out of it? He is hired. Was it Hriniak? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Apr 17, 2007 -> 10:27 PM) When a team struggles this badly, you HAVE to fire the hitting coach, you just have to. So many teams before us have done this to shake it up, and its time it happened. Thanks for the memories Greg, but you are OUT! At least I am a trend setter. I was way ahead of the curve on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 QUOTE(SoxFanForever @ Apr 17, 2007 -> 10:33 PM) Was it Hriniak? Yes, Walt still retains god like status around these parts for his work done with Thomas and Uribe. The man is a miracle worker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 QUOTE(Kalapse @ Apr 17, 2007 -> 10:35 PM) Yes, Walt still retains god like status around these parts for his work done with Thomas and Uribe. The man is a miracle worker. Papa Jack is available. Someone in the twins organization, that helped prepare talentless guys like Punto to hit as good as he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Gleason Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Rock, your avatar rules. There, I've said it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 The funny thing, is if one was to look at the thread 99% of soxtalk would think that I created it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Gleason Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Maybe we can give Moose a real job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Apr 17, 2007 -> 10:37 PM) Rock, your avatar rules. There, I've said it. Thanks Kid! Bring up Walt, someone god dammit. Even Bainesy did a good job as a hitting instructor. If we want to shake this team up, fire the f***ing hitting coach. This team has been ill-prepared for too long. Let him go KW!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Apr 17, 2007 -> 10:38 PM) The funny thing, is if one was to look at the thread 99% of soxtalk would think that I created it. And Rock would be near the bottom of most everyone's list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Honda Civic Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 I think he's got until May 1. If the Sox have near the worst offense in the AL on May 1, Kenny will be interviewing his replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 can we get a club going? If so, sign me up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanne Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 QUOTE(Kalapse @ Apr 17, 2007 -> 10:31 PM) It sure as s*** worked for Cleveland last year. Even if this somehow isn't Walker's doing you still need to can his ass, a firing right now would almost certainly fire up the offense. It works most every time. At the very least it would give these guys a sense of accountability in terms of job performance. I've been on the Fire Walker bandwagon since last year. Hopefully Kenny will feel the same that SOMETHING needs to be done. One thing I can see though if this happens will be a problem with Ozzie feeling a sense of loyalty and really causing a big stink about it. Tough s*** Ozzie...you're an employee too...deal with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitetrain8601 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 I've been with SSI on this one for awhile, I'm suprised neither of us started the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 QUOTE(Kalapse @ Apr 17, 2007 -> 10:41 PM) And Rock would be near the bottom of most everyone's list. I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Apr 17, 2007 -> 10:35 PM) At least I am a trend setter. I was way ahead of the curve on this one. To think of all the s*** you received these last several years when the issue of Walker was brought us. Especially with the dearly departed, JimH. Yeah, sort of reminds me of my crusade against our minor league system. I was continually criticized until the trades of Garcia and McCarthy, then people suddenly realized we needed young pitching to compensate for the lack of immediate talent. Not to mention the flaws of our "safe" draft philosophy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Apr 17, 2007 -> 09:56 PM) To think of all the s*** you received these last several years when the issue of Walker was brought us. Especially with the dearly departed, JimH. Yeah, sort of reminds me of my crusade against our minor league system. I was continually criticized until the trades of Garcia and McCarthy, then people suddenly realized we needed young pitching to compensate for the lack of immediate talent. Not to mention the flaws of our "safe" draft philosophy. At least so far we are making the Rangers look foolish for that McCarthy trade... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Hawk, DJ, Schuster and Rongey are all trying to take the blame off Walker, saying the players need to produce and that's not the responsibility of the hitting coach (which is just ridiculously flawed logic but I'm not going to go back into that). But you know the second Walker is fired (if it happens sometime soon) all 4 of them will back the move, saying it had to be done and it was the only recourse. This towing the company line bulls*** gets SOOO old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Apr 17, 2007 -> 10:56 PM) To think of all the s*** you received these last several years when the issue of Walker was brought us. Especially with the dearly departed, JimH. Yeah, sort of reminds me of my crusade against our minor league system. I was continually criticized until the trades of Garcia and McCarthy, then people suddenly realized we needed young pitching to compensate for the lack of immediate talent. Not to mention the flaws of our "safe" draft philosophy. The sad thing, is its not just Walker. It has to reach down, through the system to get this fixed. The twins and the Indians bring up a hitter. They hit, with a short quick stroke. Our guys come up, with a long looping power swing. Thats just not a coincidence. When was the last time a guy came up and hit. You know, it does happen. I understand its a hard transition. But some hitters come up and make contact and dont have a long looping swing. Schuster says that Greg works overtime to get the hitters ready. This is an overtime type effort. Good lord. I hope he doesnt take a day off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Robinson Tejeda - 7 IP, 3 H, 4 BB, 3 K; 100 pitches Just don't understand. It's patience at the plate; I would assume he was a bit wild if he allowed more f***ing walks than hits. It's actually putting good swings on the ball; that's 3 hits against a guy who opponents hit .288 off of last year. It's horrible hitting all together. Fire Walker, and then fire Erstad. This offense has been a joke for 4 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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