Ron Roenicke Hired as Manager

[Schlitz001]

All of these quotes and stories go way beyond drumming up good press for the new manager. I'm genuinely excited to see what he brings to the table. And how can you not like "Rags" for a nickname.

[BrewersSuperCollector]

For me, "Rags" will always be Dave Righetti.

[hawing]

All of these quotes and stories go way beyond drumming up good press for the new manager. I'm genuinely excited to see what he brings to the table. And how can you not like "Rags" for a nickname.

To me, Rags sounds like the name of a lovable shaggy mutt, not of a human managing my Brewers. Maybe I'm thinking of this Rags.

Nickname aside, though, I share your genuine excitement over this hire.

[valpocrewsader]

Is he the sailor's only daughter? A child of the water?? Too proud to be a queen???

[craigharmann]

For me, "Rags" will always be Dave Righetti.

Agreed

[TooLiveBrew]

From the McCalvy blog post that hawing linked... I thought people that disliked Macha would be happy to see Rags mention this --

"Once we get the coaching staff together, I've got the numbers for all of the players and I want to start calling them," Roenicke said. "It's going to be pretty busy here for the next couple of weeks."

[crewcrazy]

Rags is a pretty good nickname, but I'm still partial to the "Runnin' Ron Roenicke" that TLB busted out a few pages ago. I think that one's going to stick around here.

[logan82]

Rags is a pretty good nickname, but I'm still partial to the "Runnin' Ron Roenicke" that TLB busted out a few pages ago. I think that one's going to stick around here.

I am reminded more and more of that nickname every time Roenicke speaks. I listened to part of his interview with Homer last night. The players will not run as much if they get caught stealing because they will be embarrassed by making outs. Sounds nice in theory.

[Sage]

This from Jim Bowden on twitter:

 

"Greg Zaun just told us that there was an obvious disconnect with Macha (Good guy though) he saw it in ST didn't know how to treat veterans"

 

Just thought I'd toss that in there.

 

Back on topic, I'm definitely excited about this hire, and especially that Roenicke is going to get in contact with all the players and start getting to know them. Very good start.

[brewmann04]

Rags should be used for Righetti only.

[DatHoser]

Don Wakamatsu was to be bench coach, but took the same position with the Jays. He was one of the eight interviewees.

 

Wakamatsu to Jays

 

 

(removed duplicate link --1992)

[Hofbraunhaus]

I have to think that the fact that we haven't heard about any decisions being made regarding the coaching staff means Peterson is gone. If Roenicke was impressed with him, I can't quite figure out why it's taking this long.

[brewmann04]

I agree but if they were not going to keep him wouldn't it be correct to let him go so he can find another job

[patrickgpe]

they told him he was allowed to field calls from other clubs while they talked to other pitching coaches, that was the writing on the wall for me.

[reillymcshane]

Nice article on Roenicke by ESPN:

 

http://sports.espn.go.com...ick_jerry&id=5871665

 

Nothing we really haven't heard before, but I thought I'd share it with everyone.

[BrewCrewForever]

I read the article today on my lunch at work. Really liked it, Crasnick is a good writer. My favorite part was the quote from Doug Melvin on what Roenicke said in his interview and it is true and good to use in any interview if you are not real experienced: "I don't have a lot of experience, but I've experienced a lot."