Tyrone Biggums said:Wouldn't Bob Kipper be the most logical choice? Bring up Barnes and E-Rod for the pen to ease them in
strek1 said:Could PEDRO be interested in this job?
brs3: Thanks for doing this, Mike.
Based on your conversations with Pedro, and the clear level of knowledge he has about the game, do you think he’ll ever take an on-field role, e.g. as a pitching coach? I suspect this answer might be in the book, so I’ve already pre-ordered it – can’t wait to dig into it.
Mike Silverman: He writes of how much he enjoys working with the young and veteran Red Sox pitchers. But I’d be shocked if he ever became a full-time coach. I don’t think he’d want to devote the long hours necessary to be a modern-day coach. Pedro usually didn’t go to advance scouting meetings as a player. I think for now he’s happy about his TV analyst career. And about being an author, of course.
YTF said:I look at SoxJox list and I can't help but think that David Wells would make a fine leader of young men.
I'll start one now.Lose Remerswaal said:I was surprised there wasn't a "Nieves on the hot seat" thread, considering how many of the staff were underperforming.
Lessons in how to overcome fear and inner demons.chrisfont9 said:I can't think of anything awesomer than a Calvin Schiraldi return.
foulkehampshire said:
He's a very articulate guy and was always a strong clubhouse presence. I'd love to see David Wells out on the field again.
Quoth James Fensnomore CooperSprowl said:... now that we have seen the last of the Mujican.
It may not be Nieves fault but it absolutely is his responsibility. Rosenthal's better pitchers comment is horseshit as others have posted how every member of the staff is underperforming!budcrew08 said:Like this was all Nieves' fault. I like Rosenthal's suggestion: find better pitchers.
aksoxfan said:It seems our anemic offense has been as responsible for as many losses as the shitty pitching.
Monbo Jumbo said:1. He doesn't need the money.
2. He probably wants to stay home with his family. That's worth something.
3. Working with high schoolers is rewarding. You make a difference.
Similarly, his teammate Tom Glavine, coaches midget hockey.
SoxJox said:Let's see, perhaps a replacement can be found among these high school coaches:
- Gregg Maddux: Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) HS
My concern with Schilling is that he wouldn't know how to lead pitchers who lack his approach to game research and overall preparation. It would be great if every pitcher had that intensity of focus and preparation, but I am not sure G38 could force it on others.RGREELEY33 said:Schilling would be the perfect fit. Good pitcher, big game guy, and would teach them all that they need to evolve into better pitchers.
johnnydrama said:Varitek?
RGREELEY33 said:Schilling would be the perfect fit. Good pitcher, big game guy, and would teach them all that they need to evolve into better pitchers.
So you didn't enjoy '04?charlieoscar said:
I think I'd probably stop rooting for the Red Sox.
I'm shocked the starters only had 7 starts not getting to the 5th (not the Tequila). Seemed higher than that.soxhop411 said:
Soxfan in Fla said:I'm shocked the starters only had 7 starts not getting to the 5th (not the Tequila). Seemed higher than that.
It's the Shiny Object Game. You can only demand that EdRod be called up to save the rotation so many times, you know.OCD SS said:Are people just throwing out the names of MLB players because that's what they know off the top their heads? It seems to me like most pitching coaches are not those guys; the list of potential candidates we know of now includes no names like that, and is there any evidence that just because a certain player was good at something while playing, he can actually teach it?
That gives him two good outings, two meh outings, and two disaster starts on the season. He'd fit right in here.grimshaw said:We can complain about starters underperforming their peripherals all we want, but I don't believe pitchers just figure it out on their own all the time and the universe corrects itself. Adjustments are made to make themselves more effective, and as part of a result of that, they inch closer to their true talent. That is the pitching coach's job. They are much more hands on than hitting coaches. Clay has been waaaay below his peripherals for two straight years now. There have to be other factors contributing to them.
As an aside -Rubby De La Rosa had a nice line against the Padres last night: 7IP 3 hits 0 runs 2 walks 7 k's. Seriously . . .WTF?!?
cptcarl said:Schilling would be awesome, and he may actually need the money (like most of US). Would love to see him and hear "Red Light" pontificate on a daily basis again. Unlike the haters, I found most of what he had to say very interesting, regardless of its frequency, volume, or his (irrelevant) personal politics. Still wish he hadn't shaken off Tek's sign though with two outs in the ninth against Oakland....
cptcarl said:Schilling would be awesome, and he may actually need the money (like most of US). Would love to see him and hear "Red Light" pontificate on a daily basis again. Unlike the haters, I found most of what he had to say very interesting, regardless of its frequency, volume, or his (irrelevant) personal politics. Still wish he hadn't shaken off Tek's sign though with two outs in the ninth against Oakland....
Not a chance, he's Baltimore's pitching coach.SoxJox said:Would they ever think about trying to bring back Dave Wallace? He's currently with the Braves as a special assistant/minors pitching coordinator. He left under good terms - really for health reasons more than anything.
He worked well with guys like Pedro, Hershiser and others, and took the Red Sox "places" :bravo: after taking over for Cloninger in 2003. Also, he and Valentine didn't get along when they were both with the Mets, so he has that going for him.
He wouldn't have to force that regimen, in that in theory he'd be doing a lot of that research and preparation, then passing it on to the staff.twibnotes said:My concern with Schilling is that he wouldn't know how to lead pitchers who lack his approach to game research and overall preparation. It would be great if every pitcher had that intensity of focus and preparation, but I am not sure G38 could force it on others.
Ouch. I missed that. I thought he was still with the Braves' organization. Thanks for the update. Nice to know it appears his health issues have apparently resolved.Laser Show said:Not a chance, he's Baltimore's pitching coach.
http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/team/coach_staff_bio.jsp?c_id=bal&coachorstaffid=123855
I agree. Look at what the Cardinals are doing without Wainwright. I said as far back as February, trade for Hamels. Does one pitcher turn this around? No. But its a step in the right direction. I find it funny that they fire the same man who was pitching coach when the Sox won the WS in 2103! I fault the FO more than Nieves because they knew of masterson's regression, Kelly's never having had any solid background/experience and of course Buchholz's glass arm. Maybe Schilling was right when he said Buchholz doesnt want it bad enough.Snoop Soxy Dogg said:I hate this. Fall guy sounds about right; Nieves isn't the one who's been bringing in terrible pitchers. Masterson? Buchholz? Really? For the first time, I must say I'm starting to lose faith in this front office.