Jose Abreu Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 (edited) Yeah, someone wrote the last time a Sox manager was fired by a GM who hadn't hired him was 1981... I was working with the Pirates at that time (94-95) and at least missed the angst of the playoffs being cancelled because I was too busy. Lamont was subsequently hired by Pittsburgh (Leyland connection) and spent quite a bit of time with GreenJackets scouting/consulting/observing. I specifically never mentioned anything about the White Sox because I knew it would be a sore subject and too recent, but he was super nice and chatted about a lot of other things. He really enjoyed YMCA, even though we played that damn song over and over again, and the Macarena. He was gracious enough to sign the framed Tribune cover I had with Bo Jackson on the cover from when the Sox won the division in 1993. Lots of fun times at Hooters with him and Jeff Banister and Chuck Tanner's son Bruce. Joe Posnanski (one of my favorite sports writers of all-time) was there as well and would soon leave for greener pastures in KC. Mike Berardino also, think he's in Minneapolis now, worked for BA prior to Augusta. Finally, Rocky Bridges, who was ancient as hell but still working for the Pirates...he had the best stories of any coach/former player I've ever met, could have put Harrelson to shame. Has one of the all-time classic Topps baseball cards, too. Can't remember, it was a 1950's one, I think with Indians. Edited May 25, 2016 by caulfield12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCCWS Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Ozzie is over the hill. But Adam LaRoche is available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 QUOTE (ptatc @ May 25, 2016 -> 06:15 PM) Like clockwork. As long as Williams is in the front office, it's the Williams/Hahn front office and they are both at fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Drake LaRoche would be another option. Since apparently school isn't cool or fun. And Harold Baines as manager would have the quietest press conferences of any manager in MLB history. What was that again, Harold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 25, 2016 -> 06:25 PM) Drake LaRoche would be another option. Since apparently school isn't cool or fun. And Harold Baines as manager would have the quietest press conferences of any manager in MLB history. What was that again, Harold? Heck, give me Sandberg. At least the guy has an experience...albeit with a garbage organization at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Mite Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 QUOTE (SCCWS @ May 25, 2016 -> 05:23 PM) Ozzie is over the hill. But Adam LaRoche is available. We need a real leader, hire Drake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Let's see. Sandberg as manager. Rafael Palmeiro as hitting coach, Greg Maddux to replace Cooper. Andre Dawson outfield/baserunning coach, asst. hitting instructor. Sosa can do something if Man-Ram can with the Cubs. Maybe Rick Sutcliffe or Joe Carter can have roles as well. That would at least annoy Cubs' fans. Lou Brock and Fergie Jenkins as ambassadors to replace Skowron and Minoso, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 25, 2016 -> 06:32 PM) Let's see. Sandberg as manager. Rafael Palmeiro as hitting coach, Greg Maddux to replace Cooper. Andre Dawson outfield/baserunning coach, asst. hitting instructor. Sosa can do something if Man-Ram can with the Cubs. Maybe Rick Sutcliffe or Joe Carter can have roles as well. That would at least annoy Cubs' fans. Lou Brock and Fergie Jenkins as ambassadors to replace Skowron and Minoso, too. At least Ryne has experience. It's no more asinine than bringing Ozzie back. Edited May 25, 2016 by Deadpool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I was hoping this thread was sarcasm but I guess some or one is serious about this, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 QUOTE (kitekrazy @ May 25, 2016 -> 06:49 PM) I was hoping this thread was sarcasm but I guess some or one is serious about this, eh? I can't tell either. "Fire Robin" is fine, but 2007 was Ozzie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanne Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 QUOTE (Deadpool @ May 25, 2016 -> 05:10 PM) Hire a real manager. Heck, give Renteria a shot. I'd take Renteria...maybe that's why he was brought in...in case this team fell flat on it's face again. That being said...some sort of change is needed. My first move would be s***canning Steverson....if for nothing else to start making people accountable and serving as a wakeup call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 QUOTE (Wanne @ May 25, 2016 -> 07:10 PM) I'd take Renteria...maybe that's why he was brought in...in case this team fell flat on it's face again. That being said...some sort of change is needed. My first move would be s***canning Steverson....if for nothing else to start making people accountable and serving as a wakeup call. Certainly not a bad place to start. Its time to clear out the dead wood. Including perhaps don cooper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 QUOTE (Deadpool @ May 25, 2016 -> 06:25 PM) As long as Williams is in the front office, it's the Williams/Hahn front office and they are both at fault. Correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 25, 2016 -> 03:50 PM) Hahn is Williams, Williams is Hahn. Einhorn is Finkle?!? Finkle is Einhorn!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ May 25, 2016 -> 06:37 PM) Certainly not a bad place to start. Its time to clear out the dead wood. Including perhaps don cooper. I'm always on the fence with Cooper. Firing Cooper because someone better is out there is no like firing Ventura because someone better is out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boopa1219 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Is this a serious thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ May 25, 2016 -> 09:17 PM) Is this a serious thread? Finkle is Einhorn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpd9189 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I don't know if firing Robin is the right move right now but this team needs to turn it around fast. Their June schedule is absolutely brutal. If they continue playing the way they are they'll be in 4th place come July 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vance Law Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Have not/will not read anything in this thread. That title is the worst thing I've seen here. thread/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I totally worship Ozzie but he's done because of P.C. He'll never get a GM/owner to hire him. Too risky cause of the bulls*** political correctness era we are in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 QUOTE (greg775 @ May 26, 2016 -> 02:19 AM) I totally worship Ozzie but he's done because of P.C. He'll never get a GM/owner to hire him. Too risky cause of the bulls*** political correctness era we are in. Ozzie didn't get fired because of what he said. He got fired because of what he did. Which is underachieve in 2011 and walk out on the club before the season was even over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 QUOTE (chw42 @ May 26, 2016 -> 07:28 AM) Ozzie didn't get fired because of what he said. He got fired because of what he did. Which is underachieve in 2011 and walk out on the club before the season was even over. I won't comment on what you said because my opinions are well known on the matter and my love of Ozzie got me suspended before because of my behavior in threads about Ozzie. Let's just say I disagree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 QUOTE (greg775 @ May 26, 2016 -> 12:58 AM) I won't comment on what you said because my opinions are well known on the matter and my love of Ozzie got me suspended before because of my behavior in threads about Ozzie. Let's just say I disagree. Poop. ( oh No he didn't ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I think Greg was referring to the Miami firing, but he just as easily could have been referring to the Mariotti situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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