02-16-2009, 04:02 PM
Pretty savvy move by San Diego. He is the type of guy that could really help out minor league guys or even vets with his knowledge..
Sounds like he turned down a similar offer from the Cubs...
This is from ESPN's Spring Training Blog.
<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->"Last year a lot of our conversations were about the future," Padres manager Bud Black said Monday. "I said, 'Greg, you have some freedom to explore. I'll tell you what I'm thinking about before, during and after the game.' "
Black said he and Padres general manager Kevin Towers kept in contact with Maddux over the winter about the possibility of returning as a coach. <b>Black said the Cubs also inquired about Maddux returning as a coach.</b>
"His role is undefined," Black said. "It gives me and Kevin and the other coaches a great resource."<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Sounds like he turned down a similar offer from the Cubs...
This is from ESPN's Spring Training Blog.
<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->"Last year a lot of our conversations were about the future," Padres manager Bud Black said Monday. "I said, 'Greg, you have some freedom to explore. I'll tell you what I'm thinking about before, during and after the game.' "
Black said he and Padres general manager Kevin Towers kept in contact with Maddux over the winter about the possibility of returning as a coach. <b>Black said the Cubs also inquired about Maddux returning as a coach.</b>
"His role is undefined," Black said. "It gives me and Kevin and the other coaches a great resource."<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->