Minor League Managers
by Buzz Bissinger on Aug 21, 2009 1:09 PM EDT
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Hi Folks!
Seeing that a lot of you guys watch minor league baseball games, I was wondering if any of you know of any promising managers currently at the helm of minor league teams that you would say should get a crack of managing a big league team? Personally, I've been a fan of Chris Chambliss who is currently at the helm of the Charlotte Knights, and would be a great replacement for Ozzie if and when Ozzie goes off the deep end. Who are your choices for some prime managerial prospects?
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Steve Decker
On the way to another first place finish – now with Connecticut.
by nelson95 on Aug 21, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Decker
The one thing I remember about Steve Decker was when he was catching for Bud Black, so their battery was called: “Black & Decker” LOL!
I've got a McPheever, and only JoJo Reyes can help me!
by Buzz Bissinger on Aug 21, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Decker
I went to the same HS as Decker, a few years after though. I met him at Spring Training one year and he gave me a bat. I’ve been a bigger fan ever since.
I know this has nothing to do with his managerial abilities, but I still wanted to share.
by bl on Aug 22, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely Steve Decker and Andy Skeels in San Jose are the future of the Giants.
Awaiting his arrival in SF: Jesse English
by henwo on Aug 21, 2009 2:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ryno
A lot of folks believe he’s being groomed for the Cubs job after Lou. He jumped over Jody Davis (who was reassigned as a roving catching instructor), from Low A Peoria to Tennessee.
Marty Pevey has also done a great job with the Cubs Peoria squad this year, but he’s a bit down the pecking order.
by toonsterwu on Aug 21, 2009 5:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ryno
I just do not see it. He has the heart of Cubs fans, but I just do not see him as a manager. I know the Lou comps are there because he is a hot head, but I would be very surprised to see him succeed as a major league manager.
by bl on Aug 22, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not very many really good players go on to become good managers
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
by RoyalsRetro on Aug 24, 2009 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matt Walback...
for the Altoona Curve. Good manager and has done a decent job with some of the players at Altoona.
by joegonzo on Aug 21, 2009 6:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That guy
who threw the rosin bag like a grenade
by METSMETSMETS on Aug 21, 2009 6:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great call!
The best part was still the crawling behind the mound!
by McClutch on Aug 22, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ron "Pop" Warner
Springfield Cardinals manager. I’ve heard and read that he will be a serious contender to take the major league job when Tony LaRussa finally calls it quits.
by CoolCat23 on Aug 21, 2009 10:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rocket Wheeler
Myrtle Beach Pelicans. He may not be the future of the Braves’ coaching staff, but damn he’s entertaining.
by bravesfan91 on Aug 21, 2009 11:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know the Mets organization loves Ken Oberkfell, former Minor League Manager of the Year in 2005, he should get a shot as a manager some day, just not sure where.
by adropofvenom on Aug 22, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Torey Luvullo
Has been long rumored as the guy that will replace Eric Wedge when he is inevitably fired.
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
by RoyalsRetro on Aug 24, 2009 12:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tim wallach
the next managger of the dodgers once joe torre is gone
by matthewmafa on Aug 24, 2009 1:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Terry Kennedy
He’ll be in the bigs within 5 years.
by realitypolice on Aug 25, 2009 3:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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