RIPPA Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Looks like the Dodgers have decided on their fall guy Rick Honeycutt is getting reassigned Mark Prior (yup that one) is the new pitching coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabe Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 19 hours ago, RIPPA said: Mark Prior (yup that one) is the new pitching coach Maybe he can teach his amazing injury-preventing perfect mechanics. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grilledcheese Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 19 hours ago, RIPPA said: Looks like the Dodgers have decided on their fall guy Rick Honeycutt is getting reassigned Mark Prior (yup that one) is the new pitching coach I'm not entirely sure it's a reactionary move to the way the NLDS unfolded. It certainly could be. Honeycutt's back is all kinds of fucked, he had spinal fusion surgery earlier this year. The constant travel associated with being a part of the dugout coaching staff could be something that he wanted to get away from. Watching him come up the stairs to make visits was a task that did not look fun from an outside standpoint. I'm hoping that with Prior moving into the dugout, LAD will hire AJ Ellis as a bullpen coach. He always impressed me with his approach to handling his staff. And it's not like it's unheard of for a catcher to transition to pitching coach, but it is a bit of an old-timey idea. Dave Duncan is the last one that I can think of, but I always thought that a smart catcher was a real solid piece to have as an addition to your pitching coaching staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamhock Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Joe Maddon is the Angels manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Hamhock said: Joe Maddon is the Angels manager. I am shocked - SHOCKED 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 4 hours ago, Hamhock said: Joe Maddon is the Angels manager. No way. Get out of town. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 If you want to start reading between the lines on things - Joe Girardi has withdrawn as Team USA Manager (Scott Brosius is the new manager) Olympic qualifying is about to start hence why the news is making the rounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 Reportedly the Phillies are choosing between Joe Girardi, Buck Showalter and Dusty Baker They are bringing those three back for a 2nd interview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranesi Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 35 minutes ago, RIPPA said: Reportedly the Phillies are choosing between Joe Girardi, Buck Showalter and Dusty Baker They are bringing those three back for a 2nd interview Musical Chairs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuetsar Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 I would think that Girardi would be the obvious choice, but I'm surprised Showalter is only 63, given he's been around forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 Could be worse - you could be the Padres who are giving Ron Washington a 2nd interview 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabremike Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 Reason #1,976,342 Brodie Van Carny can go die in a fire. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 MLB Umpire Eric Cooper - who had just worked the Yanks/Twins ALDS - has died at the age of 52. He was a major league ump for 21 seasons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabe Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Classy message from CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Managerial Updates Supposedly the Cubs could hire David Ross as earlier as tomorrow (Thursday). Joe Espada remains the "backup" choice (It appears that Espada might get screwed again due to the Astros playoff pushes) Joe Girardi is the strong favorite to get the Phillies job. However, the Mets are getting a second interview with him. Someone is going to hilariously overpay him to keep him away from the other club. Oh also - the Mets supposedly have a MYSTERY CANDIDATE~! who was described as a "bombshell" (Local reporting has ruled out that that person is David Wright.) Mike Matheny is most likely getting the Royals job but supposedly they won't just "hand him the job" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 David Ross is the officially the new Cubbies manager. Also, a big shake up in Pittsburgh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 The Mets seem to now be focusing on Nats 1B coach Tim Bogar, ESPN analyst Eduardo Perez, and Carlos Beltran, all of whom got (or are about to get) their 2nd interviews. Because, who needs experience? Luis Rojas and Derek Shelton are also in contention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 And another one comes off the board: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Did anyone seriously think Girardi would go to the Mets? Whatever cash they splash out for next year would be on him and him alone... he had to know that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Dolfan in NYC said: And another one comes off the board: I have no idea who that is, but it’s not Ron Washington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, odessasteps said: I have no idea who that is, but it’s not Ron Washington. Apparently he is great at analytics and player interactions. It's what finance people would call a High Beta hire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Yeah - basically Preller has attached his job to the success of Tingler so if one goes, both are going. God Jayce is such an annoying name 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Enter Grandpa. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 I'm totally OK with that choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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