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The Angels are looking for a new manager.

The Phillies are looking for a new GM.
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forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 6266 Location: San Diego

What do you think of this - Tony La Russa is going back to manage the White Sox where he started his managerial career! Article from mlb.com
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sunnyblue · Posted: Thu 10/29/20 10:54 pm Post subject:

I was pretty surprised. I think he wanted to lay low for awhile but it's been almost 10 years since he left on field managing. I wonder how well he can relate to the players now.

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 6266 Location: San Diego

A.J. Hinch is now the Tigers' manager - article from mlb.com
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"Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem." - Saul Steinberg

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Sun 11/8/20 10:33 am Post subject:

And Alex Cora is back with the Red Sox, as well!

It's crazy, to me, that both managers implicated in cheating scandals can be re-hired within one year of their dismissals! Evil or Very Mad

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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Fri 11/13/20 8:43 am Post subject:

Perry Minasian has been hired as the Angels' new general manager on a four-year contract. He was formerly assistant GM with the Braves.
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

sunnyblue · Posted: Fri 11/13/20 4:29 pm Post subject:

I don't know too much about him, but I hope he's able to get them back on track.

Have you heard about Kim Ng? It was announced today that she's the new GM for the Marlins. It's pretty nice to see her finally get a top job.

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 6266 Location: San Diego

This is quite a remarkable achievement. Congratulations to Kim Ng.
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"Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem." - Saul Steinberg

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Sat 11/14/20 10:19 pm Post subject:

I'm very happy for her! You would have to go back 15 years in this forum to find the posts I made about hearing her speak in 2005! Smile

I think I'll start a new thread noting the significance of this barrier breaker!
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 6266 Location: San Diego

Peter Seidler has assumed control of my Padres - article from padres.com

I feel very good about the future of the franchise.
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"Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem." - Saul Steinberg

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Sun 11/22/20 9:55 pm Post subject:

Yes, I saw that.

Theo Epstein has also left the Cubs.
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 6266 Location: San Diego

I was surprised to see a familiar old name when Chris Young was named the Rangers' GM. I really liked him a lot.
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"Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem." - Saul Steinberg

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Thu 12/10/20 11:45 pm Post subject:

Yes, I did see that last weekend. But guess what--I thought at first it was "the other" Chris Young! It was probably because of the focus this year on diversity and blacks in management positions in sports. Either way, I'm sure the other one will do fine!
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

sunnyblue · Posted: Sat 12/12/20 9:45 pm Post subject:

Clayton McCullough is the Dodgers' new first base coach.

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Sun 12/13/20 8:59 pm Post subject:

Thanks for covering me there, Sunny. Meanwhile, the Mets have hired Jared Porter as their general manager.
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 6266 Location: San Diego

Dave Dombrowski has been hired as the Phillies' president of baseball operations - announcement from phillies.com
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"Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem." - Saul Steinberg

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Sun 12/27/20 12:52 pm Post subject:

Sam Fuld is the Phillies' new general manager.
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Fri 1/1/21 12:40 am Post subject:

I see where the Padres have lost one to the Mets.

Tony Tarasco has been hired as their new first base coach.

The above-linked article notes that "Tarasco replaces Tony DeFrancesco, whom the Mets reassigned to another position in the organization."
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 6266 Location: San Diego

Yes, farewell to Tony and meanwhile speaking of the Mets, they have fired their GM! - Jared Porter. It was for past inappropriate behavior when he worked for the Cubs. I have to say I am shocked since it did not happen on their watch. Reading what happened though, was pretty disgusting. Article from mlb.com linked here
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"Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem." - Saul Steinberg

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Tue 1/19/21 6:23 pm Post subject:

Yes, beyond just inappropriate. However, it does make me wonder at what point in time does the line get drawn? In no way would I suggest he remain if he were still with the Cubs. But it appears he had already apologized earlier. It's just a little confusing to me. I do understand teams wanting to maintain integrity, and I wish some would do more in that regard.
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 6266 Location: San Diego

My Padres have announced that Bobby Dickerson is their new 3rd base coach, replacing Glenn Hoffman. That is in addition to serving as bench coach - article from padres.com
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"Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem." - Saul Steinberg

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Thu 2/18/21 12:14 am Post subject:

As pitchers and catchers report, the Angels have announced that as a temporary measure, Matt Wise will serve as interim pitching coach.
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Thu 2/18/21 10:19 pm Post subject:

This is curious--the Mets fired hitting performance coordinator Ryan Ellis following sexual harassment charges by several female Mets employees dating back to 2018. I only say "curious" because Ellis was dismissed rather quietly compared to the well-publicized firing of their GM Jared Porter.

Of course, the position doesn't carry quite as much weight, so maybe it's not that curious after all.
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Sun 2/28/21 9:39 am Post subject:

Unreported (by me) until now, the Mariners' GM resigned earlier this week. I'm going to start a separate thread about that soon.
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Sat 3/20/21 2:11 pm Post subject:

New part-owners in teams, from stars of other sports:

Lebron James, for the Red Sox. WTF, LBJ? Shocked

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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

sunnyblue · Posted: Sat 3/20/21 7:44 pm Post subject:

It's not right. Watch when the Dodgers play the Red Sox again, Magic vs. Lebron. Twisted Evil