Macha Selected As New Brewers Manager (reply 667ish)

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TooLiveBrew		#741	[url]	[-]
Posts: 9419 October 31, 2008 9:57 AM BF.net Jedi	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 your guy. Thanks for the insight, Mike. Much appreciated. That's good to learn, as I tend to agree with the notion that ~ 75%+ of MLB manager aren't discernably different in terms of their impact on W-L record. I personally thought Macha came off really well at the press conference yesterday. I found his attitude with the press to be refreshing compared to Yost. As fans, I think we're probably really going to enjoy this aspect. Now if our manager doesn't want to reveal an injury status or something, at least he'll do it without being a huge jerk. "Sounded like Darth Vader" -- Bill Schroeder, on Trenni Kusnierek's garbled commentary (that sounded nothing like Darth Vader) 6/13/08 v. MIN A double is a productive out without the out -- rluzinski
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Backupcatchers		#742	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1355 October 31, 2008 10:58 AM	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.
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Tbadder		#743	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1369 October 31, 2008 11:32 AM	What I liked about Macha was that he let it be known that he would hold players responsible for being productive, but that he, himself, would be responsible for teaching or developing the skills his players needed to be responsible.
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TooLiveBrew		#744	[url]	[-]
Posts: 9422 October 31, 2008 11:34 AM BF.net Jedi	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. "Sounded like Darth Vader" -- Bill Schroeder, on Trenni Kusnierek's garbled commentary (that sounded nothing like Darth Vader) 6/13/08 v. MIN A double is a productive out without the out -- rluzinski
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Ennder		#745	[url]	[-]
Posts: 6452 October 31, 2008 11:36 AM	I think yelling at players probably has a different effect on each one and some are positive and some are negative. I know in the normal work force I just lose respect for a boss that feels he has to yell at the employees to get his point across. I find it shows a lack of leadership ability personally that you have to resort to the lowest common denominator by default. Now if a problem escalates to the point where nothing else is working I can understand trying that route but personally I will work harder for you if you just come and talk to me than if you yell at me.
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Backupcatchers		#746	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1356 October 31, 2008 12:12 PM	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 idea to limit the search IMO.
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Hate those Rodents		#747	[url]	[-]
Posts: 568 October 31, 2008 3:16 PM	I'd have rather he kept Ray Rhodes than Mike Sherman, though both were awful. I still think Rhodes could have done more if given the several years Sherman was given than Sherman himself got and ended up doing.
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logan3825		#748	[url]	[-]
Posts: 4148 November 1, 2008 12:08 AM	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 disappointed that Macha was hired, just with the overall hiring process. Remember, fan is short for fanatic.
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mothershipconnection		#749	[url]	[-]
Posts: 8584 November 1, 2008 3:10 AM Brewerfan.net Moderator	I think even if you know exactly who you want, you interview other candidates unless you know that guy wants nothing in the world more than your coaching position. Melvin would look like an idiot if he only interviewed Macha only to find out that he really wanted another job and turned us down. If you interview several candidates and your top candidate goes elsewhere, you save face by saying Randolph was always your man. I hate you Eric Gagne. I hate you with every ounce of rage that built up over the last 26 years.
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LouisEly		#750	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1855 November 1, 2008 11:05 AM	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 their retirement. I don't want it to suddenly be January and still be without a manager because they're riding on the hopes of someone who never materializes, and now the pickings are slim. Maybe this is it for experienced managers. Other teams are going to start hiring, and the longer they wait the more they risk someone else hiring the best guy for the team. Yes, all managers sound good in their opening presser, but I like these comments: He also said, "The job of a manager is not to be a buddy of the players. You have to make tough decisions over the course of a year." As for who plays and doesn't play, Macha said, "Some players think it's personal but it's not. The manager is responsible for wins and losses." Rather than get opinions of the players from coaches who have been here, Macha said he wants to go down to spring training and make those judgments himself. In other words, he wants no preconceived notions of what they can do. While I agree that a manager doesn't make a whole lot of difference in baseball, I think a good manager can get 10 extra wins and a bad manager can cause 10 extra losses. Assuming an average 81-81 season, 10 more wins gets you 91 wins and usually into the playoffs. That's a pretty big difference. "The passion is raw... but the hot dogs are cooked!" - ESPN announcer at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest "Somebody needed to shove a nice big Milwaukee's finest bratwurst into that dude's mouth. That, or a fist." Bill, a.k.a. "Batman", on Ronnie Woo-Woo's presence at Miller Park. Last Edited By: LouisEly November 1, 2008 11:09 AM. Edited 1 time.
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logan3825		#751	[url]	[-]
Posts: 4155 November 1, 2008 10:43 PM	We can probably eliminate Joe Maddon from any future good manager discussions. 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 generally unwise. First, Maddon made the mistake of starting Rocco Baldelli against a right-handed starter in Game 2 and Gabe Gross against a lefty in Game 3 (they were a combined 0-for-5). Then he was far too reluctant to use one of his quality lefties in his bullpen. In particular, he allowed Chase Utley and Ryan Howard to bat against right-hander Matt Garza in the sixth inning of Game 3. The result? Back-to-back home runs. Where were J.P. Howell, David Price and Trever Miller? Then in the fourth inning of Game 4, Maddon let Howard bat against a visibly laboring -- and right-handed -- Andy Sonnanstine. The result? A three-run bomb that effectively ended the game and the series. (And all of this is to say nothing of his decision to let J.P. Howell hit in Game 5.) Remember, fan is short for fanatic.
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