Farrell declines interview for Pirates
I didn't even know there was anyone even considering John Farrell as their manager. It makes sense because he did a great job this year, but I haven't even thought about that notion at all. I think the Sox's coaching staff will stay pretty much the same this off-season.
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by tommy.otm on
Nov 2, 2007 5:49 PM EDT
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by Randy Booth on
Nov 2, 2007 6:18 PM EDT
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by 0157H7 on
Nov 2, 2007 6:58 PM EDT
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by Randy Booth on
Nov 2, 2007 7:32 PM EDT
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This rumor has been bounced around for about a month or so.
by SoxAcumen on
Nov 2, 2007 7:08 PM EDT
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I think that's a myth. It's sort of like saying a Senator wouldn't make a good President. There aren't that many examples of pitching coaches becoming managers. Joe Kerrigan jumps to mind, and he was terrible. But Bud Black did alright until the Pads lack of offense bit them in the a** down the stretch. Here's an SI article on pitching coaches becoming managers.
Farrell has a stellar reputation as a big-picture guy. This was after all his first year as a pitching coach. He was Director of Player Development for the Indians for the five years before that. He's stated in the past that he wants to manage. I think he took this job as a stepping stone, to get some on the bench experience and to get more exposure.
by tommy.otm on
Nov 2, 2007 7:36 PM EDT
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by Randy Booth on
Nov 2, 2007 7:46 PM EDT
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Re: Farrell declines interview for Pirates
Marcel Lachemann
Phil Regan
Larry Rothchild
All pitching coaches, all had horrible records as managers.
Out of the current managers, 1 is a former pitcher, 13 are former catchers. Assuming most pitching coaches spent some time in the bigs as a pitcher.
I have no idea why anyone would want the Pittsburgh job, unless you want some managerial experience on your resume.
by SoxAcumen on
Nov 3, 2007 1:07 AM EDT
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by Allen Chace on
Nov 2, 2007 11:47 PM EDT
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