10-05-2009, 08:46 AM
<!--quoteo(post=65324:date=Oct 5 2009, 07:38 AM:name=Coldneck)-->QUOTE (Coldneck @ Oct 5 2009, 07:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=65310:date=Oct 4 2009, 08:33 PM:name=KBwsb)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (KBwsb @ Oct 4 2009, 08:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Trammell is a keen baseball mind. I'd have no problem with him as Lou's replacement.
BTW, I think Ace was just stating the "elephant in the room" thing about Ryno's managerial chances. Yes, Trammell is a good candidate, yes Lou seems happy with the gig and may go on indefinitely, yes there are always other interesting candidates from outside the organization.
But Ryno has publicly stated his desire to manage the big-league team. He's in the process of "paying his dues," by starting out in the low minors, earning the respect of the kids, and succeeding at the job. And it's tough to deny that he's probably the most popular person associated with the Cubs in the last quarter-century, and thus would bring a PR bonanza to the organization.
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Kabes, I'm not so sure Trammell or Sandberg would be a good choice as manager. Both are fundamentally sound baseball players from the 80s. Both played and believe in the philosophy of small ball. You know, the "dudes fast, dude hits first." line of thinking. I don't know, but I am very worried that neither grasps the advanced statistics or the philosophy that avoiding outs is the number 1 indicator of scoring runs. I also worry than Sandberg will taint his relationship with the Cubs if he bombs as manager.
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There's no proof of any of those things, so I don't know how you can be that worried about playing too much small ball. Also, there were plenty of former Cubs who became coaches, were fired, etc and are still beloved by the fans. Billie Williams and Fergie didn't last as coaches, but no one even cares. I know that being manager is higher profile gig, but unless Ryno embarrasses himself, I think he's safe.
BTW, I think Ace was just stating the "elephant in the room" thing about Ryno's managerial chances. Yes, Trammell is a good candidate, yes Lou seems happy with the gig and may go on indefinitely, yes there are always other interesting candidates from outside the organization.
But Ryno has publicly stated his desire to manage the big-league team. He's in the process of "paying his dues," by starting out in the low minors, earning the respect of the kids, and succeeding at the job. And it's tough to deny that he's probably the most popular person associated with the Cubs in the last quarter-century, and thus would bring a PR bonanza to the organization.
So I'd say that he's "in the discussion."<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Kabes, I'm not so sure Trammell or Sandberg would be a good choice as manager. Both are fundamentally sound baseball players from the 80s. Both played and believe in the philosophy of small ball. You know, the "dudes fast, dude hits first." line of thinking. I don't know, but I am very worried that neither grasps the advanced statistics or the philosophy that avoiding outs is the number 1 indicator of scoring runs. I also worry than Sandberg will taint his relationship with the Cubs if he bombs as manager.
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There's no proof of any of those things, so I don't know how you can be that worried about playing too much small ball. Also, there were plenty of former Cubs who became coaches, were fired, etc and are still beloved by the fans. Billie Williams and Fergie didn't last as coaches, but no one even cares. I know that being manager is higher profile gig, but unless Ryno embarrasses himself, I think he's safe.