caulfield12 Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Next year or in 2012? He's already said he won't be playing for any team besides the White Sox unless it's a "very, very special" situation. He also stated that he won't manage or coach in the minors, that he wants to join the coaching staff of an MLB team. (Maybe harder to do in light of the AJ Hinch fiasco). What do you think about him on our staff? Do you think Guillen would feel threatened? I can tell you this, I think he would be more respected than Joey Cora as the manager...and be able to help with some selected free agents as well. He has all the people skills in the world, the intelligence (baseball IQ), etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 3, 2010 -> 01:22 AM) Next year or in 2012? He's already said he won't be playing for any team besides the White Sox unless it's a "very, very special" situation. He also stated that he won't manage or coach in the minors, that he wants to join the coaching staff of an MLB team. (Maybe harder to do in light of the AJ Hinch fiasco). What do you think about him on our staff? Do you think Guillen would feel threatened? I can tell you this, I think he would be more respected than Joey Cora as the manager...and be able to help with some selected free agents as well. He has all the people skills in the world, the intelligence (baseball IQ), etc. I would love to have him. Seems like a very smart baseball man. He would be a great addition, considering many of the skills we have been lacking for years he was pretty good at over the course of his career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 With how Alexei's defense has improved, I'd be all for it. He could probably teach people how to bunt to. Plus, like LaRussa with McGwire, we could activate him if need be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jul 3, 2010 -> 02:52 AM) With how Alexei's defense has improved, I'd be all for it. He could probably teach people how to bunt to. Plus, like LaRussa with McGwire, we could activate him if need be. Its not his defense that has improved, it is his mental approach. He is way more focused this year. I don't think I saw him go to right field at the right times this many times for his whole career, until this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chetkincaid Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Maybe if Cora gets a Manager job this off season Omar will take his spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 3, 2010 -> 09:37 AM) Its not his defense that has improved, it is his mental approach. He is way more focused this year. I don't think I saw him go to right field at the right times this many times for his whole career, until this year. That was always Alexei's problem... ridiculous ability, dumb as a box of rocks. But I haven't seen any evidence of that at all this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S_R_N83 Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I think he'll probably end up as a coach in Cleveland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 QUOTE (lostfan @ Jul 3, 2010 -> 09:34 AM) That was always Alexei's problem... ridiculous ability, dumb as a box of rocks. But I haven't seen any evidence of that at all this year. Which is reason #1 I think Omar would make a great coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I'd love to see him as part of our coaching staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Soxfan Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Would love to see Vizquel on this coaching staff, that would be a great move, but isn't Cora's role to help the infield defense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 QUOTE (Springfield SoxFan @ Jul 4, 2010 -> 10:42 AM) Would love to see Vizquel on this coaching staff, that would be a great move, but isn't Cora's role to help the infield defense? There is a difference between teaching defense and teaching the mental approach of playing defense. From a technical standpoint, there were really not many flaws to Alexeis game. His flaws were mental things like taking his time on a play when it didn't merit it, or not understanding a situation, and making a bad decision. Those things have really been reduced this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 4, 2010 -> 03:43 PM) There is a difference between teaching defense and teaching the mental approach of playing defense. From a technical standpoint, there were really not many flaws to Alexeis game. His flaws were mental things like taking his time on a play when it didn't merit it, or not understanding a situation, and making a bad decision. Those things have really been reduced this year. Or simply forgetting to pay attention to where he was throwing a ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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