Ross atkins going to houston to talk about sanchez situation

[johnl]

Just heard on the radio that Atkins is flying to Houston to talk to hobby Walker and Sanchez about Sanchez's future for the season.so here's to hoping they let him continue as a starter and just limit his innings.

[RealAccountant]

Sanchez arm needs to be protected. No one maybe in baseball has more knowledge about baseball then Shapiro. I am sure Shatkins is on his way to say to Gibbons stop talking to the media

 

These are high leverage times. 3 high leverage innings from Sanchez a week are better than a start

[intentional wok]

"Gibby, Sanchez is going to the bullpen, full stop. Stop telling the media otherwise. I can't believe I had to fly down here to make this clear to you. Answer your damn phone. I'm your boss."

[intrigid]

I can't comprehend why he would book an emergency flight just to tell him in person that nothing has changed and he will continue to be a starter. It doesn't make sense.

 

When a manager books a sudden in-person meeting with an employee, it's to tell him his job conditions are changing. That's just how it works.

[jaysblue]

I am sure Shatkins is on his way to say to Gibbons stop talking to the media

 

Wouldn't a simple phone call suffice?

[West Texas Forever]

Wouldn't a simple phone call suffice?

 

Gibby is an old school Texan, he doesn't own a cell phone... if you want to talk better make it face to face and bring a few beers.

[flafson]

Wouldn't a simple phone call suffice?

 

Maybe they want to show the media that they are taking it seriously.

[LGBJ29]

I can't comprehend why he would book an emergency flight just to tell him in person that nothing has changed and he will continue to be a starter. It doesn't make sense.

 

When a manager books a sudden in-person meeting with an employee, it's to tell him his job conditions are changing. That's just how it works.

 

Maybe, but he said he's meeting with Gibby and Pete Walker as well. It might be a discussion amongst the 4 of them to see how they all feel moving forward

[Jimcanuck]

What's wrong with a teleconference, or a videoconference? Maybe there is a golf course in the area that Atkins likes.

[Stangstag]

He probably wants to talk to the whole team. Maybe he didn't like Martin's comments and he wants to make sure this situation doesn't get out of hand.

[RealAccountant]

Gibby is pretty hard headed. He isnt the type to simply follow orders or be a yes man.

 

Russell Martin apparently has a lot of say in this as well. How many catchers in mlb have caught the innings he has I would trust his opinion before Gibbys or Walkers

[Jonn]

He probably wants to talk to the whole team. Maybe he didn't like Martin's comments and he wants to make sure this situation doesn't get out of hand.

 

A little late for that. Besides their is zero chance he can calm this situation. The players feel how they feel. Its not like they don't understand the thought process. It's that they don't believe it to be an 100% exact science.

[Brownie19]

Gibby is pretty hard headed. He isnt the type to simply follow orders or be a yes man.

 

Russell Martin apparently has a lot of say in this as well. How many catchers in mlb have caught the innings he has I would trust his opinion before Gibbys or Walkers

 

Martin said nobody in the organization has even asked him what he think about the situation.

[RealAccountant]

Martin said nobody in the organization has even asked him what he think about the situation.

 

Sad if true

 

Martin is a real winner 8 out of 10 years playoffs

[Brownie19]

Sad if true

 

Martin is a real winner 8 out of 10 years playoffs

 

Turns out playoff appearances don't make you a doctor.

[BigBounceyBlueBalls]

They woke up the American Media, hence this trip had to be publicized to keep the hounds outside the door at bay!!!

 

Nothing to see here you scribes from hell, we got this, we are fine, we are a team and as a team we are all on the same team! Pulling one cart uphill to win a World Series! Thank you now politely just f*** Off!!! Thank you.

 

I am sure Shatkins, the Dymnamic Duo have flown into many games this year, we just didn't know.

[Jimcanuck]

Martin said nobody in the organization has even asked him what he think about the situation.

 

Well that's wrong although I am sure Martin and Walker are constantly talking and Walker is relaying things.

[Daniel Labude]

I can't comprehend why he would book an emergency flight just to tell him in person that nothing has changed and he will continue to be a starter. It doesn't make sense.

 

When a manager books a sudden in-person meeting with an employee, it's to tell him his job conditions are changing. That's just how it works.

 

From what I heard he is talking to them. My guess is they have come to point in the season a decision needs to be made, but there are a few ways they could go and want their input....directly. My guess is 6 man rotation, skipping starts, limiting innings pitcher per game, move to the pen (pitching like a pen pitcher), or move to the pen basically pitching 2-3 innings per outing. My guess is they really don't know which way to go and want their input....I hope

[glory]

They won't change their minds. Probably being done to diffuse any clubhouse issues with players (well, Martin at least) coming out and speaking negatively about the decision, and obviously to map it out with Sanchez, if they haven't already. Shapiro won't change his mind because the media disagrees with him, nor should he.

[baseballsss]

Turns out playoff appearances don't make you a doctor.

 

Doctors and all their information are doing a real good job of preventing all these pitchers injuries aren't they?

 

Simply asking Martin if they've seen any changes with SAnchez or if he's tiring earlier isn't that hard.

[Jimcanuck]

Doctors and all their information are doing a real good job of preventing all these pitchers injuries aren't they?

 

Simply asking Martin if they've seen any changes with SAnchez or if he's tiring earlier isn't that hard.

 

They should talk to Martin yes, but I don't think there's much he can tell them they don't already know from pitch statistics.

[BTS]

Doctors and all their information are doing a real good job of preventing all these pitchers injuries aren't they?

 

Simply asking Martin if they've seen any changes with SAnchez or if he's tiring earlier isn't that hard.

 

Involving Martin puts him in a tough position. They'd be asking him to report honestly on an issue that directly impacts his teammate, and he knows that Sanchez wants to start. Who knows A) if Martin has anything valuable to add, if he'd be honest, and C) how honesty from Martin would impact his relationship with Sanchez. Best to leave him out IMO.

[fatcowxlive]

What I heard is that Atkins is meeting with Sanchez, Gibbons and Walker (and after the rest of the team) to discuss options. Maybe there's more than one option on the table that the FO is ok with. From what I heard over the radio the past few days is that there's lots of ways to preserve the arm than the pen that make sense, so I guess the FO is indifferent of the method as long as he throws less

[baseballsss]

Doctors and all their information are doing a real good job of preventing all these pitchers injuries aren't they?

 

Simply asking Martin if they've seen any changes with SAnchez or if he's tiring earlier isn't that hard.

 

They should talk to Martin yes, but I don't think there's much he can tell them they don't already know from pitch statistics.

 

Involving Martin puts him in a tough position. They'd be asking him to report honestly on an issue that directly impacts his teammate, and he knows that Sanchez wants to start. Who knows A) if Martin has anything valuable to add, if he'd be honest, and C) how honesty from Martin would impact his relationship with Sanchez. Best to leave him out IMO.

 

Fair enough that makes sense.

[G-Snarls]

Wouldn't a simple phone call suffice?

 

He probably wants to talk to Sanchez face to face. That's good.

[BlueJayWay]

What a soap opera this is becoming.

[G-Snarls]

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[G-Snarls]

What a soap opera this is becoming.

 

All because Gibby said one little quip in spring training and because Sanchez has been so f'n good

[intentional wok]

Doctors and all their information are doing a real good job of preventing all these pitchers injuries aren't they?

 

Simply asking Martin if they've seen any changes with SAnchez or if he's tiring earlier isn't that hard.

 

This is silly logic. Not following doctors' orders would probably result in way, way more injuries than we see now.

[G-Snarls]

Involving Martin puts him in a tough position. They'd be asking him to report honestly on an issue that directly impacts his teammate, and he knows that Sanchez wants to start. Who knows A) if Martin has anything valuable to add, if he'd be honest, and C) how honesty from Martin would impact his relationship with Sanchez. Best to leave him out IMO.

 

Agreed

 

Though Martin already stuck his neck out on National TV about it recently (ICYMI)

Edited August 4, 2016 by G-Snarls