Buehrle>Wood Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 (edited) http://sandraacta.com/web/index.php/compon...puesto-de-coach It's in spanish. But they interviewed him yesterday presumably for the bench coach job. He also has another offer, but I don't believe it mentions from who. Edited November 4, 2015 by Buehrle>Wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Nov 4, 2015 -> 08:55 AM) http://sandraacta.com/web/index.php/compon...puesto-de-coach It's in spanish. But they interviewed him yesterday presumably for the bench coach job. Wouldn't be the worst hire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 "Manny would you take a 1 year deal to go along with our lame duck manager?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 He'd be a good hire. Not sure if he'd be interested, but I think, given his experience, he would potentially have less concern with the lame duck situation with Robin as he ultimately wants to manage and knows he could get another bench job next year if robin goes another direction (and on the upside, he might have a shot at this job if he did well on an interim basis). However, I stand by my guns that if he asks for a guarantee or asks if he would get the job after Robin, that you don't hire him. If you are going to do that, just fire Robin already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Nov 4, 2015 -> 11:05 AM) He'd be a good hire. Not sure if he'd be interested. If he interviewed, you would have to think he has at least some interest. I just wonder what the Robin haters will say if he does eventually get Robin's job: 73-89 59-102 26-61 69-93 80-82 65-91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 4, 2015 -> 09:07 AM) If he interviewed, you would have to think he has at least some interest. I just wonder what the Robin haters will say if he does eventually get Robin's job: 73-89 59-102 26-61 69-93 80-82 65-91 I'm not saying I'd want him as my manager, but I do think he would make an excellent bench coach. Tons of experience and generally thought of as a very good baseball man. However, if he ended up with the interim job and the team took off, well, then the argument to hire him full time becomes more compelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 4, 2015 -> 11:07 AM) If he interviewed, you would have to think he has at least some interest. I just wonder what the Robin haters will say if he does eventually get Robin's job: 73-89 59-102 26-61 69-93 80-82 65-91 Universally known that anyone that questions Robin ventura loves Manny Acta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 QUOTE (bmags @ Nov 4, 2015 -> 11:20 AM) Universally known that anyone that questions Robin ventura loves Manny Acta. I never wrote that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 (edited) Do folks really believe we are looking for a bench coach for the 2016 season with the the sole purpose of replacing Robin Ventura? Robin would know this as would the players and coaches. It would be a tremendous insult and why would Ventura want to even come back for the next season, or the Spx mess around like that? The job of the bench coach would be similar to have a right hand next to the manager to deal with the players and assist with moves during the game and after. It us toi make the team better and not to embarrass the manager. Edited November 4, 2015 by elrockinMT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Nov 4, 2015 -> 11:31 AM) Do folks really believe we are looking for a bench coach for the 2016 season with the the sole purpose of replacing Robin Ventura? Robin would know this as would the players and coaches. It would be a tremendous insult and why would Ventura want to even come back for the next season, or the Spx mess around like that? The job of the bench coach would be similar to have a right hand next to the manager to deal with the players and assist with moves during the game and after. It us toi make the team better and not to embarrass the manager. Dude, Sandy Alomar believed that and that is why he turned down the job. Dont act like this is a forum making s*** up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Nov 4, 2015 -> 11:31 AM) Do folks really believe we are looking for a bench coach for the 2016 season with the the sole purpose of replacing Robin Ventura? Robin would know this as would the players and coaches. It would be a tremendous insult and why would Ventura want to even come back for the next season, or the Spx mess around like that? The job of the bench coach would be similar to have a right hand next to the manager to deal with the players and assist with moves during the game and after. It us toi make the team better and not to embarrass the manager. I don't think they want to replace him or they would have replaced him, but a slow start and the bench coach is basically next man up. Whether they want to create that feeling that the new guy will be looking over his shoulder, it's going to be there no matter what. Of course Acta could be a bench coach and Sandy Alomar still could be hired to take Robin's place if things go south. It's a real tough spot for someone . Whoever the hire is will be peppered with taking over for Robin questions from the get go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 But he is mostly right. It is stupid to do. Would be so much cleaner to just can Robin, but whatever. Parent was rumored to be fired because he was gunning for Robin's job and now we're setting ourselves to be in the exact same situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Nov 4, 2015 -> 09:40 AM) Dude, Sandy Alomar believed that and that is why he turned down the job. Dont act like this is a forum making s*** up We don't know whether Alomar believed that or not. In fact, it almost sounded like Alomar didn't want to come here because he didn't want it to be implied he was in that position. I agree with everything you said Elrockin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Nov 4, 2015 -> 11:43 AM) But he is mostly right. It is stupid to do. Would be so much cleaner to just can Robin, but whatever. Parent was rumored to be fired because he was gunning for Robin's job and now we're setting ourselves to be in the exact same situation. The rumor was Lip's "source" and it makes so little sense. Think about it, he wanted to be purposely bad at his job to get a promotion. When was this discovered? Earlier in the season? Then why wouldn't he have been fired on the spot? Was it conveniently found out with 3 games left? Parent didn't do that. It was false. Hahn wouldn't have called him a good man when announcing the move if that were true. JR was harsh with Thibs for much less on his way out the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Nov 4, 2015 -> 11:44 AM) We don't know whether Alomar believed that or not. In fact, it almost sounded like Alomar didn't want to come here because he didn't want it to be implied he was in that position. I agree with everything you said Elrockin. One big difference is Sandy is out there looking for interviews to manage. It doesn't appear Acta is at this point. Sandy worked on Acta's staff in Cleveland and was the interim when Acta was fired. Maybe they tell Acta if Robin is gone, Sandy is in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Nov 4, 2015 -> 11:44 AM) We don't know whether Alomar believed that or not. In fact, it almost sounded like Alomar didn't want to come here because he didn't want it to be implied he was in that position. I agree with everything you said Elrockin. http://espn.go.com/blog/mlb/post/_/id/9990...r-venturas-sake Alomar, an aspiring manager himself, spoke with Pluto about the situation: "'I didn't want it to seem like I was coming in to replace Robin in case they stumbled out of the gate,' said Alomar. 'I like and respect Robin too much for that.' ... Alomar said there was some speculation in the Chicago media that [he] could take over for Ventura at some point. 'I want no hidden agendas,' he said. 'I'm also very happy with Cleveland. I didn't want anything to be unfair to Robin.'" seems to me he believed that to be the case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I never understood how Parent could have cost us games by sabotaging. Someone explain it to me and how it makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Nov 4, 2015 -> 11:31 AM) Do folks really believe we are looking for a bench coach for the 2016 season with the the sole purpose of replacing Robin Ventura? Robin would know this as would the players and coaches. It would be a tremendous insult and why would Ventura want to even come back for the next season, or the Spx mess around like that? The job of the bench coach would be similar to have a right hand next to the manager to deal with the players and assist with moves during the game and after. It us toi make the team better and not to embarrass the manager. With the list of bench coaches being talked about all either being ex-managers, or people who are highly thought of as future managers, I don't see what other conclusion to reach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Nov 4, 2015 -> 09:54 AM) http://espn.go.com/blog/mlb/post/_/id/9990...r-venturas-sake seems to me he believed that to be the case Touche. I hadn't seen those quotes. I truly respect Sandy and do think he'd be on the Sox list if they do go another direction. All this said, I hope Robin and the Sox kick butt next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Acta is the new 3rd base coach for Seattle. Ricky Renteria, c'mon down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 Wonder if he turned us down then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerksticks Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Nov 10, 2015 -> 08:26 AM) Wonder if he turned us down then. Also gotta wonder if we turned him down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Often times your second or third choice winds up being the best choice. Bud Black wanted him to be his bench coach again in Washington. The Cubs seemed to really like him. I think Renteria will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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