Y2Jimmy0 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Chicago White SoxVerified account @whitesox White Sox have promoted Nick Hostetler to director of amateur scouting and Doug Laumann to senior advisor to scouting operations. This is a big move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Aug 3, 2015 -> 02:40 PM) Chicago White SoxVerified account @whitesox White Sox have promoted Nick Hostetler to director of amateur scouting and Doug Laumann to senior advisor to scouting operations. This is a big move. Why is it a big move? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Aug 3, 2015 -> 02:41 PM) Why is it a big move? Because I don't think Doug Laumann is good at his job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Would love to know what this really means for structure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 QUOTE (bmags @ Aug 3, 2015 -> 02:41 PM) Would love to know what this really means for structure. To me, it looks like they moved Laumann out of the position. Kept him in organization because this is what Jerry Reinsdorf does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Aug 3, 2015 -> 03:44 PM) To me, it looks like they moved Laumann out of the position. Kept him in organization because this is what Jerry Reinsdorf does. the alternative could be involved in the same process but with more wide-ranging responsibilities, promotion with more salary but still oversight of the same role. We saw something like that with Kenny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 This clears up some of the questions: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2015/08/03/whi...nick-hostetler/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Scouted Gordon Beckham... :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boopa1219 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Rick making moves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Aug 3, 2015 -> 08:51 PM) Rick making moves i wonder if this is indictation of the results of a power struggle. just talking aloud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREEDY Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 QUOTE (raBBit @ Aug 3, 2015 -> 03:16 PM) This move has been in the works for over a year. There should another promotion soon. Not sure if the article Y2Jimmy posted included this (my flight's wifi is terrible and can't load anything), but I have been told it's likely Kirk Champion, the field coordinator, who will also be getting a promotion. If this has indeed been in the works for awhile I'm wrong... But this SCREAMS that Hahn wasn't satisfied with the information he was provided by his scouting dept during the recent trade negotiations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 OK, so it does seem like Laumann is in a much more reduced role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) For what it's worth, I was tipped off about something along these lines a few months ago. The person I heard from said Rick started to listen more and more to Hostetler at the expense of Laumann. The person that I was in touch with felt Laumann was actually better at his job than Hostetler. We'll see how it work out. One thing is clear...over the last 15 years the Sox have had a number of people in charge of amateur scouting and minor league operations. In my opinion that's part of the reason the minor league system is in the shape its been in. Mark Edited August 3, 2015 by Lip Man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 QUOTE (GREEDY @ Aug 3, 2015 -> 08:22 PM) If this has indeed been in the works for awhile I'm wrong... But this SCREAMS that Hahn wasn't satisfied with the information he was provided by his scouting dept during the recent trade negotiations. ok you peaked my interest, now can you explain how ??? unless it is a assumption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ Aug 3, 2015 -> 08:27 PM) For what it's worth, I was tipped off about something along these lines a few months ago. The person I heard from said Rick started to listen more and more to Hostetler at the expense of Laumann. The person that I was in touch with felt Laumann was actually better at his job than Hostetler. We'll see how it work out. One thing is clear...over the last 15 years the Sox have had a number of people in charge of amateur scouting and minor league operations. In my opinion that part of the reason the minor league system is in the shape its been in. Mark ok i just thought it was s KW people vs Hahn people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREEDY Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 QUOTE (LDF @ Aug 3, 2015 -> 03:27 PM) ok you peaked my interest, now can you explain how ??? unless it is a assumption. What part of my post didn't make it sound like an assumption? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 QUOTE (GREEDY @ Aug 3, 2015 -> 09:29 PM) What part of my post didn't make it sound like an assumption? touche Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ Aug 3, 2015 -> 03:27 PM) For what it's worth, I was tipped off about something along these lines a few months ago. The person I heard from said Rick started to listen more and more to Hostetler at the expense of Laumann. The person that I was in touch with felt Laumann was actually better at his job than Hostetler. We'll see how it work out. One thing is clear...over the last 15 years the Sox have had a number of people in charge of amateur scouting and minor league operations. In my opinion that part of the reason the minor league system is in the shape its been in. Mark It hasn't seem like it has been that many. Laumann was 9 of those years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 God forbid they'd go out of house to find a replacement... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatScott82 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Aug 3, 2015 -> 03:59 PM) God forbid they'd go out of house to find a replacement... My thoughts exactly. We are craving for a new identity yet they keep promoting from within. This pretty much means nothing will change in regards to scouting and development. The scouting approach will most likely remain the same and the farm system will continue to lack depth year in and year out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 ok, i tried to look up Hostetler. he work for 3 yr with atl before rejoining the sox. but many have a point. should the sox need to look outside the org. but the question is, why the internal move now??? what caused this chg?? http://www.csnchicago.com/white-sox/mlb-dr...cenes-white-sox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 QUOTE (GreatScott82 @ Aug 3, 2015 -> 04:21 PM) My thoughts exactly. We are craving for a new identity yet they keep promoting from within. This pretty much means nothing will change in regards to scouting and development. The scouting approach will most likely remain the same and the farm system will continue to lack depth year in and year out. What if Nick is actually a great choice for this job? We have no idea how good he actually is, screaming that we need to go outside the org for help without knowing a single thing about this guy or replacement options adds little to this board or this discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveBrown85 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 QUOTE (LDF @ Aug 3, 2015 -> 03:16 PM) just talking aloud. is there another way to talk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 QUOTE (bmags @ Aug 3, 2015 -> 02:49 PM) Scouted Gordon Beckham... :o The last even remotely successful White Sox position player drafted by the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I need to get a job in the White Sox front office. Display negative results year after year, get promoted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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