Chisoxfn Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 Anyone have a clue who the Sox are interested in hiring as our hitting coach? I would of figured they would of already named him, but I've heard nothing of the sort. I know the Sox are going through the minor leagues right now, so I'm guessing that one of the people associated with the minors will be coming up, but I wouldn't mind an outside hire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molto Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 umm gary ward. he never got fired jas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted December 19, 2002 Author Share Posted December 19, 2002 Man, I feel like a real ass now. Well he should of been canned. I remember all the talk of him and how the base running coaches would get canned. Guess I just remember all the hype instead of the news on this one. Well, hopefully Ward does well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSFAN35 Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 The Sox do still have Ward under contract, but he really isn't all that good. Remember when the Sox were playing National League style offense at the beginning of the season? And they were winning all those games? And then they started losing. Well I don't know how much Ward has to do with that, but they need to find someone that can get these guys motivated and hitting better. I think the Sox should let a guy like Pudge or another former player go in and coach a minor league team and see what he can do, and if he does well, let him shine in the bigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted December 20, 2002 Author Share Posted December 20, 2002 I don't think that was much Ward, it was more Lofton getting injured and Manuel not calling the steals, bunts etc. Then late in the season the team started sacrificing guys much more, and doing the little things. The younger guys came up and Manuel changed his philosphy, imo. Personally I think the Sox should play more national league ball. Just cause you ocassionally sacrice guys, doesn't mean you can't homer too. This way you get the best of both worlds. I believe in contact teams, with smart base running, and players that don't just care about their stats. Late last season this team was so unselfish and it was why the offense was working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 Originally posted by ChisoxfnMan, I feel like a real ass now. Well he should of been canned. I remember all the talk of him and how the base running coaches would get canned. Guess I just remember all the hype instead of the news on this one. Well, hopefully Ward does well. YOU ASS! HAHAHA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molto Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 you can't blame Ward completely. remember Joshua started off good, then the offense struggled, same for Ward now. it has to do with the guys being consistent and not just hitting when they are up 10-1 and manuel doing good. the reason our offense did good in the begining is because of Lofton and Durham. Lofton was probably the best player in the AL the opening weeks of the season. he ignited this offense. then he, and shortly after, Durham tanked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 Originally posted by Moltoyou can't blame Ward completely. remember Joshua started off good, then the offense struggled, same for Ward now. it has to do with the guys being consistent and not just hitting when they are up 10-1 and manuel doing good. the reason our offense did good in the begining is because of Lofton and Durham. Lofton was probably the best player in the AL the opening weeks of the season. he ignited this offense. then he, and shortly after, Durham tanked. Exactly....and that is what a good leadoff hitter does for a team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyKongerko Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 man how many bases did lofton steal after like may 15th..? three? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 Originally posted by DonkeyKongerkoman how many bases did lofton steal after like may 15th..? three? Something like that...and that was a major reason we sucked during that time period. We didn't have Lofton getting on and stealing bases like he did earlier. As I said before...a good leadoff hitter does a lot for a team. When Lofton was good, we were among the league's best. When he was s***ty, we were f***ing terrible. It is plain as day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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