Ron Roenicke Hired as Manager

[TooLiveBrew]

Sadly, I think I'd argue that Yo, Wolf, & Narveson are all better hitters at this point than Escobar. Wolf is probably closer to being equal to Escobar than being better, though (just imo).

[RockCoCougars]

Sadly, I think I'd argue that Yo, Wolf, & Narveson are all better hitters at this point than Escobar. Wolf is probably closer to being equal to Escobar than being better, though (just imo).

I agree, but they should still be bunting when guys are on base to let Weeks get a chance to bat with guys in scoring position (if he's still hitting leadoff).

[RockCoCougars]

Call me old school, but in my opinion, pitchers should be bunting every time there is a man on base with less than two outs. The key is to have them able to do so with effectiveness on a consistent basis.....hence lies the challenge.

With the 3B and 1B playing 60 feet from home plate when a pitcher is sacrificing, it just isn't a good play. Especially when the Brewers have two pitchers who hit nearly as well as their starting SS.

I agree somewhat, and you also have to consider the fact that pitchers can make it hard for a guy to get a bunt down when they know its coming - especially from an unskilled guy(high fastballs). That's why we see so many of one of the worst plays in baseball, the popped up bunt. That said, a decent bunter should be able to get the job done even with the corners playing in, you just need to get it far enough from the catcher without drilling it right at the charging fielder.....I know, easier said than done. I probably shouldn't have been so absoulute with my 'bunt every time' statement, because I guess it depends on the situation. With Gallardo up, nobody out and a guy on second, I'd let him swing away, but I don't like any pitchers swinging away with a guy on first and none or one out, because you have a high probability of either a strikeout or a feeble DP grounder.

[TooLiveBrew]

I agree, but they should still be bunting when guys are on base to let Weeks get a chance to bat with guys in scoring position (if he's still hitting leadoff).

 

I don't agree with this as a blanket, all-the-time policy. In situations where bunting makes sense (i.e. close & late), sure.

[logan82]

I agree, but they should still be bunting when guys are on base to let Weeks get a chance to bat with guys in scoring position (if he's still hitting leadoff).

 

I don't agree with this as a blanket, all-the-time policy. In situations where bunting makes sense (i.e. close & late), sure.

The reason I make a blanket statement that pitchers should never bunt is because in close and late situations they should be pinch hit for.

[WestSideWillie]

But it sounds like he will be part of the coaching clan. Not sure who will be RR's pitching coach.

Peterson sounds more and more gone. Escobar---rookie, still has a ways to go at SS. Thought

Hardy might have been better this year---obviously not four years from now but for one or two more.

I like the hire of RR. Should be good for the team.

[MNBrew]

But it sounds like [Gary as pitching coach] will be part of the coaching clan.

I've read this once, maybe twice, around the BF.net forum. But I don't recall hearing it anywhere or reading it in the JSOnline or any other print media (tangible or online). Where did any possible confirmation of this notion come from?

[PrinceEatMeat]

But it sounds like [Gary as pitching coach] will be part of the coaching clan.

I've read this once, maybe twice, around the BF.net forum. But I don't recall hearing it anywhere or reading it in the JSOnline or any other print media (tangible or online). Where did any possible confirmation of this notion come from?

I don't understand how or why Gary would be pitching coach if he was never a pitcher or catcher, and has never been a coach. It makes no sense at all whatsoever.

[Invader3K]

Who is this "Gary" you speak of?

[whizkid]

Gary Roenicke.

[Invader3K]

Well, that clarifies that. I've never heard of Gary Roenicke being mentioned as a coaching candidate for the Brewers, though.

[dlk9s]

But it sounds like [Gary as pitching coach] will be part of the coaching clan.

I've read this once, maybe twice, around the BF.net forum. But I don't recall hearing it anywhere or reading it in the JSOnline or any other print media (tangible or online). Where did any possible confirmation of this notion come from?

I think WestSideWillie is the only one who has come up with this idea. I'm surprised he hasn't advanced the theory of Tommy Lasorda joining the coaching staff, since he's an L.A. guy. Or Jay Leno, for that matter.

[Invader3K]

Or Jay Leno, for that matter.

 

"Have you heard about this? Have you heard about this one? Ron Roenicke says we're going to be more aggressive. I just hope that means walking the fine line between taking as many naps as Ken Macha did and drinking as much coffee as Ned Yost!"

 

[Cue drum shot]

[Brewer Fever]

Just tweeted by Jon Heyman of SI:

 

#brewers owner attanasio at first wanted valentine but had mind changed by others "outside the organization,'' writes bill madden. agreed.

[Brewer Fever]

Found the Bill Madden column that Heyman got his info from...

 

http://www.nydailynews.co...ian_cashmans_plan_b.html

 

So

what happened with Bobby Valentine in Milwaukee? Turns out Bobby V

never was the frontrunner to get the Brewers managing job, which went

to former Angels bench coach Ron Roenicke, and never got an offer.

According to Brewer sources, Milwaukee owner Mark Attanasio, who had at

first wanted an experienced "name" manager, was talked out of Valentine

by people outside the organization. It is uncertain anyway if Attanasio

would have been willing to meet Valentine's salary demands, but in the

meantime Roenicke apparently wowed the owner in his interview.

Certainly Roenicke comes from good stock as evidenced by the success of

Bud Black and Joe Maddon, who also honed their managerial skills on

Mike Scioscia's Angel coaching staff.

(fixed link --1992)

[TooLiveBrew]

But Attanasio couldn't have had interest in Valentine -- he's not from California

[Invader3K]

I wonder if Melvin also had interest in Valentine as was reported earlier?

 

I guess it doesn't matter too much at this point. Frankly, I wouldn't be surprised if Peterson ends up coming back as pitching coach and even Randolph as bench coach right now.

[Invader3K]

But Attanasio couldn't have had interest in Valentine -- he's not from California

You're forgetting his valuable experience playing for the Dodgers, Angels, and Padres early in his career!

[brewmann04]

I was just curious has there been any names leaked who might be mentioned for RR staff.

[And That]

If you haven't seen any in this thread, probably not.

[brewmann04]

thanks

[dpapo]

Does anyone have a link to the whole press conference introducing Roenicke as the Brewers manager. Either in audio or video. I know it was on the WSSP website later the same day, but wasn't able to catch it and it is no longer on there. Thanks.
As far as the hiring itself. Was a bit of a let down at first as I was hoping it would be Valentine and Roenicke was my fourth choice of the four finalist. However, might be the type of manager the Brewers needed at this time. Aggressive, with a history of being a good communicator with players.

[TooLiveBrew]

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/....jsp?content_id=12962259

[hawing]

My apologies for duplication if this was linked earlier in the thread...but I don't know if I can call him "Rags."

 

Brian Anderson on "Rags" Roenicke

 

Also, here is a Brew Beat update on the coaching staff, though it doesn't drop specific names, besides stating that Rick Peterson is not out of the running for pitching coach.

[dpapo]

Thanks.