it seems an odd place to start to me.
It would appear the changes are coming as each is meeting with Mr. Ryan, so Stelly was first to meet.
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it seems an odd place to start to me.
It would appear the changes are coming as each is meeting with Mr. Ryan, so Stelly was first to meet.
New staff on board for org meetings so they can move forward immediately on plans, I would think.Quote:
Originally Posted by sbknudson
I wonder if the Red Wing job could go to Redmond?
I will be interested in learning Gardenhire's spin on the coaching changes as they emerge. At some point, a manager says "hey, these are MY guys". I guess Gardy isn't going to go to the mat for them.
Ah, but the "Triumverate" of Gardenhire - Anderson - Ullger looks like it may remain intact.Quote:
Originally Posted by ashburyjohn
More's the pity. I think he may have sacrificed the edges to save the core. We'll have to see if that's the way it plays out.
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Originally Posted by Winston Smith
I was thinking Ullger is named manager at Rochester.
They were speculating on the radio that Jake Mauer might get it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Winston Smith
I assume Ullger and Andy will follow Gardy to his next gig following the '13 season.
You make it sound like this is a ploy to pacify the fans while not making real changes:).Quote:
Originally Posted by JB_Iowa
I think you are correct, though, that Anderson's job is probably safe. My guess is the reason for letting Stelmaszek go was they wanted to bring Cuellar up and needed a spot for him, and Stellie was considered more expendable than Anderson.
I'd love to see Molly replace Ullger as bench coach
Well, you know I'm a cynic about this. I actually think it has to do with the fact that Gardenhire and Anderson have been together "forever". Not sure of how long his history is with Ullger but it is definitely longer on the major league team than it is with Vavra.Quote:
Originally Posted by sbknudsonYou make it sound like this is a ploy to pacify the fans while not making real changes:).Quote:
Originally Posted by JB_Iowa
I think you are correct, though, that Anderson's job is probably safe. My guess is the reason for letting Stelmaszek go was they wanted to bring Cuellar up and needed a spot for him, and Stellie was considered more expendable than Anderson.
An organization that employs Scott Ullger doesn't deserve to win.
So can we assume Cuellar will be more involved in grooming pitchers than Stelly? I don't think he should be wasted baby-sitting the guys in the pen instead of teaching the guys one step away from the MLB rotation. If he's going to be used essentially as co-pitching coach with Anderson, I think it's a great idea. I proposed earlier the Twins should have two hitting coaches to provide enough time to breaking down tape and refining the hitting approaches of the many young hitters. The same would be a good idea with the pitchers.
So rather than have cuelleler work with young guys, he will now work with older guys that pitch 60 innings a year? Seems an odd use of a valuable resource. It also seems like scapegoating to me to fire the bullpen coach.
the only one actually fired is Liddle, correct?
Technically no one was fired, but both Stelly and Liddle are not having their contracts renewed for 2013.Quote:
Originally Posted by Willihammer
There you go. No one's feelings are hurt but I only wonder if 2013 will be a punt
"Ah, but the "Triumverate" of Gardenhire - Anderson - Ullger looks like it may remain intact."
It would appear so. It may be time for a contest to name the three ____________ examples are: little pigs, kings, amigos, blind mice, horsemen, musketeers, wise-men and my favorite stooges!
Jeff Smith deserves it more than Jake.Quote:
Originally Posted by sbknudsonThey were speculating on the radio that Jake Mauer might get it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Winston Smith
Apparently, according to R&M, Smith is not thought of as highly in the organization and is unlikely to be advanced beyond where he is now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. EdJeff Smith deserves it more than Jake.Quote:
Originally Posted by sbknudsonThey were speculating on the radio that Jake Mauer might get it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Winston Smith