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NashLumber Hangout Grand Counsel

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6 hours ago, Moose Milligan said:

Seriously, I give zippity sexual hip thrusts as to who they hire next.  

 

3 hours ago, spiritof66 said:

Is that still another new form of virtual currency that I don't understand?

Something the kids are all crazy about. It’ll pass like all the other fads. 

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11 hours ago, SeaBird said:

The Yankees FO decided not to bring Girardi for the 2018 season and declined to offer him a new contract at the end of the 2017 season.   It was widely reported that he was out of tune with the younger players and they couldn't relate to him.  Upper management had asked him to apply a more human touch to his managerial methods.  But Girardi continued to do things his way because he couldn't (or wouldn't) change his ways. On occasion he was critical of players in the press.  

Except for the last sentence, that sounds like he's a perfect fit for the Orioles organization, especially the second to last sentence.

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Here's a thought. Instead of hiring another old school manager, just because we know his name, how about we look for the next great manager. See the article for details on each person. 

https://www.mlb.com/news/here-are-some-future-mlb-managerial-candidates/c-272950502

Sandy Alomar Jr. (Indians' first-base coach)

Jay Bell (Yankees' Double-A manager)

Carlos Beltran (Retired player)

Gary DiSarcina (Mets' bench coach)

Kevin Long (Nationals' hitting coach)

Chris Woodward (Dodgers' third-base coach)

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6 minutes ago, wildbillhiccup said:

Here's a thought. Instead of hiring another old school manager, just because we know his name, how about we look for the next great manager. See the article for details on each person. 

https://www.mlb.com/news/here-are-some-future-mlb-managerial-candidates/c-272950502

Sandy Alomar Jr. (Indians' first-base coach)

Jay Bell (Yankees' Double-A manager)

Carlos Beltran (Retired player)

Gary DiSarcina (Mets' bench coach)

Kevin Long (Nationals' hitting coach)

Chris Woodward (Dodgers' third-base coach)

Very good list.  I brought it up earlier in the year, but I wonder if Kevin Millar would be interested in managing.

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34 minutes ago, ScGO's said:

Very good list.  I brought it up earlier in the year, but I wonder if Kevin Millar would be interested in managing.

I remember and while he would probably be a great clubhouse guy, I don't see Millar as being good with teh Xs and Os. Also think he's perfectly happy with his current gig. He basically takes vacations / golfs whenever he wants to and can do his show from his home. Don't see him giving up that flexibility. 

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21 hours ago, spiritof66 said:

Can someone tell me what qualifies Showalter to be a GM? I don't think his opinions about eye color and facial hair count. https://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/17/sports/baseball/light-eyed-players-deal-with-glare-and-doubts.html

I think the chances of Joe Girardi managing he Orioles are pretty remote. If he did come, I believe a lot of you would get tired of his smug, it's-tough-to-explain-things-to-people-who-aren't-nearly-as-smart-as-I-am-but-I'll-try-real-hard approach. 

That's my big question as well.  What GM skills does Showalter have?  His tenure with the Orioles organization should come to a well deserved end.  If not immediately then definitely at the end of the season.  I think the team is going through the motions and some players are looking forward to moving on.  The shine has rubbed off.

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2 hours ago, OriolesMagic83 said:

Moose Milligan for manager, but only if he gives sexual hip thrusts every time the O's win.  I wonder if that would be taken like a bat flip by the other team?

That would be moot since we'd have to win first.  :leaving: 

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Vote on what you'd like to see happen with this organization, as the contracts of DD and Buck are up after this season. What do wish to see happen? Lose both DD and Buck? Bring them both back? Retain only DD? Retain only Buck?  Feel free to elaborate on your choices... polls are certainly limited.

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5 minutes ago, Greg Pappas said:

Vote on what you'd like to see happen with this organization, as the contracts of DD and Buck are up after this season. What do wish to see happen? Lose both DD and Buck? Bring them both back? Retain only DD? Retain only Buck?  Feel free to elaborate on your choices... polls are certainly limited.

I want to keep DD but Buck, his coaches got to go. Brady too. 

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GM: Dan Duquette

Head of International Scouting: Ned Colletti

Manager: Jay Bell

We need a manager who has no major league experience, but is still qualified. Someone with plenty of minor league coaching experience, who has worked with young players and someone who will grow with this organization, during our rebuild.

No retreads like John Farrell or Joe Girardi.

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