Sox name new bench coach

[DirtySox]

 

 

[hogan873]

4 minutes ago, DirtySox said:

 

 

Hmmm.  The Sox already do a good job of preventing runs.  Oh wait, preventing runs by the OTHER team.  That makes more sense.

[WhiteSox2023]

6 minutes ago, hogan873 said:

Hmmm.  The Sox already do a good job of preventing runs.  Oh wait, preventing runs by the OTHER team.  That makes more sense.

They need to limit the opposing team to one run to have a chance with their lineup.  Hopefully this guy is that damn good.

Edited 7 hours ago by WhiteSox2023

[PaleAleSox]

10 minutes ago, DirtySox said:

 

 

Based on the mad libs you could play with this statement, it seems like a strong, smart hire from an organization who has been doing things right for quite a bit. 

[chetkincaid]

25 minutes ago, DirtySox said:

 

 

Looking forward to the return of the FIREWALKER posts.

[Lyle Moooton]

He also had a hand in catcher development, which is especially interesting given it’s the Brewers. 

[Boopa1219]

The Brewers are a team that the Sox should be modeling themselves after. So this is a good move. 
 

I wonder if Renteria and Napoli join the staff in some capacity. Those are his boys.

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[Dick Allen]

It does seem to be taking a long time filling out the staff. Makes me think, most are staying. 

[Boopa1219]

8 minutes ago, Boopa1219 said:

The Brewers are a team that the Sox should be modeling themselves after. So this is a good move. 
 

I wonder if Renteria and Napoli join the staff in some capacity. Those are his boys.

With this guy being in charge of the Brewers daily game planning, it hammers home something that Getz and Fuller have been hammering on in all of their media appearances, the need to get better at game planning. Makes you wonder what Grifol was providing to the guys on a daily basis, but this has to be a long stemming problem for the team.

[southsider2k5]

1 hour ago, hogan873 said:

Hmmm.  The Sox already do a good job of preventing runs.  Oh wait, preventing runs by the OTHER team.  That makes more sense.

I guess it is better than when our Run Prevention Coach was our GM

[Dick Allen]

3 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

I guess it is better than when our Run Prevention Coach was our GM

Getz assembling the 2024 offense puts him in the Run Prevention Hall of Fame.

[DFAthewave69420]

39 minutes ago, Boopa1219 said:

With this guy being in charge of the Brewers daily game planning, it hammers home something that Getz and Fuller have been hammering on in all of their media appearances, the need to get better at game planning. Makes you wonder what Grifol was providing to the guys on a daily basis, but this has to be a long stemming problem for the team.

Coworker has a friend who played in the Sox org a few years ago.  Didn't make it past A league before hanging it up but pretty much said the Pitching Coaches he worked with told him to spin the ball on breaking stuff and "just throw strikes".  They used no current data and were stuck in 1975. 

 

Good to see Getz putting together something new.

[poppysox]

I like this hire—good organization to poach from.

[chitownsportsfan]

Who are we hiring for win prevention coach?

[CaliSoxFanViaSWside]

3 hours ago, Boopa1219 said:

With this guy being in charge of the Brewers daily game planning, it hammers home something that Getz and Fuller have been hammering on in all of their media appearances, the need to get better at game planning. Makes you wonder what Grifol was providing to the guys on a daily basis, but this has to be a long stemming problem for the team.

Good positive observation .

[TheFutureIsNear]

Is there any connection between Venable and McKiven? 
 

Doesn’t seem like a bad hire, just curious who is actually selecting the coaching staff.

[Quin]

With absolutely zero knowledge of McKinven outside of the fact that the Brewers gave up the 4th fewest runs this year, seems like a good hire.