knightni Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-white-sox-coaching-staff-2021 · Bench Coach: Miguel Cairo · Pitching Coach: Ethan Katz · Assistant Pitching Coach: Curt Hasler · Hitting Coach: Frank Menechino · Assistant Hitting Coach: Howie Clark · First Base Coach: Daryl Boston · Third Base Coach: Joe McEwing · Analytics Coordinator: Shelley Duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 It will be interesting to see who ends up getting hired. If Hahn has some say in the coaches, I would expect (and hope) to see a young, manager-in-waiting as the bench coach. And I've heard the name Zaleski as a potential pitching coach. Regardless of the pitching coach, I think a fresh approach could do our young pitchers some good. The development of the pitchers at the MLB level has seemingly been stagnant lately, and I don't doubt that Cooper's old school approach had something to do with that. Cease and Dunning have great stuff, and it seems like they both need a push to get over the hump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Sounds like José Oquendo might be the favorite for the 3B coach opening with Capra now gone. Merkin did seem to imply in a recent article that both hitting coaches and Hasler might be safe. I’m sure it was just speculation, but my guess it’s at least somewhat informed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I would imagine that Jose Oquendo joins the staff in some fashion and Joe McEwing likely stays as well. On 670 The Score on Saturday, Bruce Levine mentioned that former A's pitching coach Curt Young is an outside option for that position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 5 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: Merkin did seem to imply in a recent article that both hitting coaches and Hasler might be safe. I’m sure it was just speculation, but my guess it’s at least somewhat informed. I hope that Menechino and Coolbaugh would be back. The hitters seemed to really respond to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Texsox Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 What type of coach would be eager to work for TLR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Hahn wants a Univ of Michigan guy. Shocking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Chris Fetter would be an awesome hire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 38 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: Hahn wants a Univ of Michigan guy. Shocking Yes haha, michigan, but Fedder would be a great pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiddleCoastBias Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 TLR on MLBN's Hot Stove right now discussing coaching staff. He mentioned how it's Kenny and Rick's ship as they're the ones that got the team where it is now, and mentioned a big part going forward is continuity of that staff because of the success we've had. Said there will be guys from the staff over the last few years that will still be here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 4 minutes ago, MiddleCoastBias said: TLR on MLBN's Hot Stove right now discussing coaching staff. He mentioned how it's Kenny and Rick's ship as they're the ones that got the team where it is now, and mentioned a big part going forward is continuity of that staff because of the success we've had. Said there will be guys from the staff over the last few years that will still be here. This is positive to read. Hopefully they can get their guys in sooner rather than later too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 17 minutes ago, MiddleCoastBias said: TLR on MLBN's Hot Stove right now discussing coaching staff. He mentioned how it's Kenny and Rick's ship as they're the ones that got the team where it is now, and mentioned a big part going forward is continuity of that staff because of the success we've had. Said there will be guys from the staff over the last few years that will still be here. How was the interview Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiddleCoastBias Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 7 minutes ago, fathom said: How was the interview It was good overall, I actually came away a bit more positive on him (and I'm firmly in the "pissed at this hire" camp). They asked him all the usual stuff ie how he will handle bat flips etc. He mentioned Ricky and Dave Henderson in Oakland, Edmonds' flair in STL. He said he learned early on that you need to be careful that you don't manage the competiveness out of a player like that, can't make them be someone that they aren't. He got fluffy with his "if they're sincere about it", but his point was that he's for the personalities if he knows they're trying to help the team. Basically the me-first showboats are bad, team-first energy is good. That attitude seems to line up with our energy guys. 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneofthemikes Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I know that Stone has brought up the idea of multiple pitching coaches before. Would a combo of Fedder (not really familiar with him) and Zaleski be a good thing or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, oneofthemikes said: I know that Stone has brought up the idea of multiple pitching coaches before. Would a combo of Fedder (not really familiar with him) and Zaleski be a good thing or not? I'd be a fan. Not sure that could lure Fedder away, who has been a pretty popular candidate with his background in majors and success of college pitching coaches moving over to mlb. But you could also bump zaleski up to pitching coordinator, fedder as pitching coach and keep Hasler as bullpen coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 8 minutes ago, MiddleCoastBias said: It was good overall, I actually came away a bit more positive on him (and I'm firmly in the "pissed at this hire" camp). They asked him all the usual stuff ie how he will handle bat flips etc. He mentioned Ricky and Dave Henderson in Oakland, Edmonds' flair in STL. He said he learned early on that you need to be careful that you don't manage the competiveness out of a player like that, can't make them be someone that they aren't. He got fluffy with his "if they're sincere about it", but his point was that he's for the personalities if he knows they're trying to help the team. Basically the me-first showboats are bad, team-first energy is good. That attitude seems to line up with our energy guys. This is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 21 minutes ago, bmags said: I'd be a fan. Not sure that could lure Fedder away, who has been a pretty popular candidate with his background in majors and success of college pitching coaches moving over to mlb. But you could also bump zaleski up to pitching coordinator, fedder as pitching coach and keep Hasler as bullpen coach. I really like that idea. I would love to see this happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I think the White Sox want to keep Zaleski in the minors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Texsox said: What type of coach would be eager to work for TLR? I’m going to say TLR won’t be a factor. If a guy is offered a big league job in a pandemic I doubt he turns it down 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 1 minute ago, Orlando said: I’m going to say TLR won’t be a factor. If a guy is offered a big league job in a pandemic I doubt he turns it down oh crap this is a good point. If I'm a college coach ESPECIALLY big ten baseball, I may be nervous on job security. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maloney.adam Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I like what I’m reading. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 31 minutes ago, Y2Jimmy0 said: I think the White Sox want to keep Zaleski in the minors That makes sense. I saw an interview with Steve Phillips the other day. He mentioned he thought Hasler would stay in the bullpen and said in house hire likely and he mentioned Teaford. He was the first one on Oquendo. He also mentioned McGwire as a possible hitting coach but he really wants to watch his sons play. and thought it was a longshot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 2 hours ago, bmags said: I'd be a fan. Not sure that could lure Fedder away, who has been a pretty popular candidate with his background in majors and success of college pitching coaches moving over to mlb. But you could also bump zaleski up to pitching coordinator, fedder as pitching coach and keep Hasler as bullpen coach. Where does Teaford fit in this equation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Y2Jimmy0 said: I think the White Sox want to keep Zaleski in the minors So does that mean Hasler or Teaford has the inside track or would they consider an external hire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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