Gibby Gone, Replacement Discussion thread

[BTS]

My ideal qualifications for the next manager would be:

 

- former major league catcher

- willing to implement any modern analytic strategies suggested by the front office

 

So... maybe John Gibbons?

 

Is Sal Fasano still alive?

[BTS]

Not gonna lie, I'd enjoy a Buck Showalter hire immensely. I don't even necessarily think he'd be good, but my god would it be entertaining.

[Dr. Dinger]

Is Sal Fasano still alive?

 

Ban yourself.

[Dr. Dinger]

Not gonna lie, I'd enjoy a Buck Showalter hire immensely. I don't even necessarily think he'd be good, but my god would it be entertaining.

 

Would be worth it just to see Boxy stroke out.

[BTS]

Ban yourself.

 

Literally not possible.

[Krylian]

So... Who's slated to go first overall in the 2020 draft.

[Dr. Dinger]

So... Who's slated to go first overall in the 2020 draft.

 

Some high school pitcher who will immediately have his career ruined, surely.

[Krylian]

Some high school pitcher who will immediately have his career ruined, surely.

 

Great. Tank for this guy.

[Ray]

Some high school pitcher who will immediately have his career ruined, surely.

 

Not before he throws 10 straight balls to start off a game.

[Jayzfan79]

Russel Martin as manager and give Jansen #1 catcher next season

[Grant77]

Add David Bell to the list of managerial candidates.

[Spanky99]

Add David Bell to the list of managerial candidates.

 

Why do you say that?

[glory]

Why do you say that?

 

Rosenthal.

 

 

[P2F]

[Laika]

Not a single woman on that entire list, in 2018. smh

[Sammy225]

Don't want wedge or Clapp. Not sure about Johnny Mac, Sandy would be likely be ok.

[Jimcanuck]

John MacDonald please

[Spanky99]

Why not Clapp or Schneider?

[Jimcanuck]

Why not Clapp or Schneider?

 

Be OK with either. Just prefer MacDonald due to MLB experience, knowledge of the game, was a clubhouse leader when he played, and seems to have the right temperament.

[Captain Adama]

Surprised Manny Acta hasn't been mentioned thus far.

 

He was a guy the Jays were linked to a couple times when AA was GM.

[Spanky99]

Surprised Manny Acta hasn't been mentioned thus far.

 

He was a guy the Jays were linked to a couple times when AA was GM.

 

Riiiight.

[Slade]

David Bell is interesting. Lots of minor league experience, goes from third base coach to hitting coach to bench coach to VP of player development for SF.

[Bobthe4th]

 

 

 

Sounds like we should know who it’ll be soon.

[P2F]

Fuld has withdrawn his name from consideration, FYI.

[Ray]

 

 

 

Sounds like we should know who it’ll be soon.

 

I'm glad we're getting ahead of other teams. Getting our pick of the litter.

[L54]

"They know my schedule right now"

 

That's awesome

[BTS]

I hope it's Baldelli, for no other reason than that it would be cool.

[closetjaysfan]

John MacDonald please

 

I liked him but I don't see it happening or him being successful. He would make a decent infield coach and maybe after a few years he could graduate to manager. I just don't see a non-catcher in the role without coaching experience. Take a look at the White Sox string of infielder managers: Ozzie Guillen coached a few years before he managed, won a series in 2005 and had decent record... then won 69 games for the marlins. He was followed up with Ventura who had no experience and never had a winning season. Not saying it is impossible to find a good former infielder who knows the game and is good with players but I would rather a former catcher or someone more seasoned.

[Captain Adama]

I liked him but I don't see it happening or him being successful. He would make a decent infield coach and maybe after a few years he could graduate to manager. I just don't see a non-catcher in the role without coaching experience. Take a look at the White Sox string of infielder managers: Ozzie Guillen coached a few years before he managed, won a series in 2005 and had decent record... then won 69 games for the marlins. He was followed up with Ventura who had no experience and never had a winning season. Not saying it is impossible to find a good former infielder who knows the game and is good with players but I would rather a former catcher or someone more seasoned.

 

I can't say how good Ventura was of a manager because I don't watch a whole lot of White Sox games, but I think the losing record had to do with more of the s***** teams he had.

[Spanky99]

"They know my schedule right now"

 

That's awesome

 

I almost think he has the job, to be frank. Or think he does.