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Joe Maddon's tactical errors

Maddon's been a great leader for Tampa and he'll rightfully win the AL manager of the year award. However, his decisions in the World Series -- particularly with regard to bullpen usage -- were... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (logan3825) http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/sreply/468069 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:43:02 GMT http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/reply/467970/t/Macha-Selected-As-New-Brewers-Manager-reply-667ish-.html#reply-467970 I think it was a mistake to limit the interview process to just the three guys.

But who else was available? Some people here are throwing around names assuming that just because they can think of them means that they are available and interested in managing the Brewers. The season is just over, not many good managers are going anywhere, maybe guys like Jim Leyland are still going to be employed when next season starts, and maybe guys like Bobby Valentine are happy enjoying... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (LouisEly) http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/sreply/467970 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 11:05:11 GMT http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/reply/467926/t/Macha-Selected-As-New-Brewers-Manager-reply-667ish-.html#reply-467926 feeds@yuku.com (mothershipconnection) http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/sreply/467926 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 03:10:27 GMT http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/reply/467919/t/Macha-Selected-As-New-Brewers-Manager-reply-667ish-.html#reply-467919 I think Melvin just knew he wanted Macha, but didn't want to interview only Macha & Randolph (minority candidate). That's my complete guess of a hunch.

That's the feeling I got as well. They really didn't even interview Randolph. Having the scouting director interview is just a sham. Given Brenly's use of small ball and Melvin stating our team wasn't built for small ball, I don't think he was ever a serious candidate.

I am not... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (logan3825) http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/sreply/467919 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:08:08 GMT http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/reply/467813/t/Macha-Selected-As-New-Brewers-Manager-reply-667ish-.html#reply-467813 feeds@yuku.com (Hate those Rodents) http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/sreply/467813 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:16:07 GMT http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/reply/467762/t/Macha-Selected-As-New-Brewers-Manager-reply-667ish-.html#reply-467762 I think Melvin just knew he wanted Macha, but didn't want to interview only Macha & Randolph (minority candidate). That's my complete guess of a hunch.

Yes i think that is right but I keep thinking Ray Rhodes. Wolf had it in his mind he wanted an established head coach and had Rhodes on mind pretty much to the exclusion of everyone else. Granted football coaches have way more to do with the team's success than baseball managers but it still isn't a good... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Backupcatchers) http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/sreply/467762 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:12:17 GMT http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/reply/467748/t/Macha-Selected-As-New-Brewers-Manager-reply-667ish-.html#reply-467748 feeds@yuku.com (Ennder) http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/sreply/467748 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:36:49 GMT http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/reply/467745/t/Macha-Selected-As-New-Brewers-Manager-reply-667ish-.html#reply-467745 feeds@yuku.com (TooLiveBrew) http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/sreply/467745 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:34:44 GMT http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/reply/467744/t/Macha-Selected-As-New-Brewers-Manager-reply-667ish-.html#reply-467744 feeds@yuku.com (Tbadder) http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/sreply/467744 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:32:52 GMT http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/reply/467725/t/Macha-Selected-As-New-Brewers-Manager-reply-667ish-.html#reply-467725 I think it was a mistake to limit the interview process to just the three guys.

Good point. I don't know what purpose is served by limiting the number of candidates. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Backupcatchers) http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/sreply/467725 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:58:18 GMT http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/reply/467692/t/Macha-Selected-As-New-Brewers-Manager-reply-667ish-.html#reply-467692 and Brad Nelson being very unproven.

Unfortunately Corey Hart proved he could keep his OBP at & below .300 for basically the entire second half. I wish Yost/Sveum would have had the stones to make RF a strict Nelson/Hart platoon at some point -- obviously you wouldn't do that in July or maybe even August, but by September, Hart was killing us.


First and foremost Ken Macha is a gentlemen. If you are looking for a yeller and screamer, Ken is not... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (TooLiveBrew) http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/sreply/467692 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:57:50 GMT http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/reply/467676/t/Macha-Selected-As-New-Brewers-Manager-reply-667ish-.html#reply-467676 The talk in the article about getting a "new perspective" on the players by hiring a manager who didn't work in the AL is particularly revelatory; if that was really so important, why only interview one guy with that resume?

That said, his style of play should be a fit for the kind of team that DM the GM has built,... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (bjkrautk) http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/sreply/467676 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:13:09 GMT http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/reply/467669/t/Macha-Selected-As-New-Brewers-Manager-reply-667ish-.html#reply-467669 feeds@yuku.com (jjfanec) http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/sreply/467669 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:36:24 GMT http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/reply/467656/t/Macha-Selected-As-New-Brewers-Manager-reply-667ish-.html#reply-467656 Is anyone else concerned with the lack of confidence a 2-year contract shows? It seems to raise a lot more question marks than today's presser answered...

I think Melvin was asked about that or referred to it as part of another question essentially he said the length is something largely irrelevant. Managers get fired at all different points in their contracts. If they do well they get extended anyway and if the don't it is relatively unimportant how much time is... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Backupcatchers) http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/sreply/467656 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:55:26 GMT http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/reply/467650/t/Macha-Selected-As-New-Brewers-Manager-reply-667ish-.html#reply-467650 Schlitz001 wrote:

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Can anyone post a link to the archived press conference with Macha earlier today?
The link is available at the top of this article. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (brewers19) http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/sreply/467650 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:42:26 GMT http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/reply/467637/t/Macha-Selected-As-New-Brewers-Manager-reply-667ish-.html#reply-467637 feeds@yuku.com (Invader3K) http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/sreply/467637 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:58:33 GMT http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/reply/467623/t/Macha-Selected-As-New-Brewers-Manager-reply-667ish-.html#reply-467623 feeds@yuku.com (tigerbrew) http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/sreply/467623 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:00:43 GMT http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/reply/467609/t/Macha-Selected-As-New-Brewers-Manager-reply-667ish-.html#reply-467609 bucksman4 wrote:

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I wanted to see a guy who could light the fire under the young guys but with Mike's post, I guess we're getting a mild-mannered, even-keeled Doug Melvin-type in uniform. Does this really matter? How many times does a manager really have to light the fire under the players. I'm more interested in his managing of the bullpen and other more important things than this. To me this is very... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (nate82) http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/sreply/467609 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:30:14 GMT http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/reply/467606/t/Macha-Selected-As-New-Brewers-Manager-reply-667ish-.html#reply-467606 feeds@yuku.com (bucksman4) http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/sreply/467606 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:01:30 GMT http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/reply/467602/t/Macha-Selected-As-New-Brewers-Manager-reply-667ish-.html#reply-467602
First and foremost Ken Macha is a gentlemen. If you are looking for a yeller and screamer, Ken is not your guy. In fact, the reason Beane hired him in the first place is bcause he does not think managers are very important... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Mike) http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/sreply/467602 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:53:01 GMT http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/topic/15624/t/Macha-Selected-As-New-Brewers-Manager-reply-667ish-.html
Likely Candidates to replace Ned Yost:

Don Mattingly: Current hitting coach of the Los Angeles Dodgers:

Has the most coaching experience of the people from Attanasio's days following the Yankees and his Dodgers connections. Seemed to screwed over in New York after they fired Torre last season. Would come in with a culture of winning.

Steve Decker: Current Head... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Madtown Bomber) http://brewersfandemonium.yuku.com/topic/15624 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:45:49 GMT