for display only
Big Blue Interactive The Corner Forum  
Back to the Corner

Archived Thread

NFT: Yankees Make Some Assistant Staff Shakeups

kash94 : 10/14/2021 1:18 pm
Thames and Nevin fired. No word on Boone yet, but the speculation is that he'll be back, but with different assistant coaches.

Seems very Giants-esq (i.e. half measures when a full turnover is needed)
Pages: 1 2 | Show All |  Next>>
Tweets  
kash94 : 10/14/2021 1:19 pm : link
Lindsey Adler
@lindseyadler
News: Yankees have also informed third base coach Phil Nevin that his contract will not be renewed for the 2022 season.

Lindsey Adler
@lindseyadler
News: Yankees have informed hitting coach Marcus Thames that his contract will not be renewed for the 2022 season.
Cash & Hal really want to bring Boone back despite the fact  
shockeyisthebest8056 : 10/14/2021 1:20 pm : link
98% of the fan base hates the idea.

This is really the “No Consequences Gang”.
RE: Cash & Hal really want to bring Boone back despite the fact  
kash94 : 10/14/2021 1:21 pm : link
In comment 15413402 shockeyisthebest8056 said:
Quote:
98% of the fan base hates the idea.

This is really the “No Consequences Gang”.


Yea unfortunately. Hiring Boone was a huge gamble by Cashman and I don't think he's ready to admit his failure yet.
better than nothing  
UConn4523 : 10/14/2021 1:21 pm : link
both were awful.
Seems like Boone really want to bat for his guys  
Essex : 10/14/2021 1:22 pm : link
...
Eh, this is a start  
mfsd : 10/14/2021 1:24 pm : link
but considering the terrible base running, consistent laziness running out of the batters box, and overall dumb baseball they played this year, I too favor a total housecleaning
Glad they are gone.  
Dave in Hoboken : 10/14/2021 1:25 pm : link
.
Still doesn't make much sense to fire Boone for another Boone  
UConn4523 : 10/14/2021 1:27 pm : link
that effectively what would happen. Unless its a package deal including Cashman there's really no point.
Hiring Boone was a huge gamble by Cashman and I don't think he's ready  
arniefez : 10/14/2021 1:28 pm : link
to admit his failure yet.

He still thinks Gary Sanchez is a good idea at catcher. That's why smart teams don't give a GM a lifetime contract. It's human nature to want to be right. When you combine that human nature with a political animal who has an ego the size of the Grand Canyon and fantasies of being a 6'7" RH pitcher or power hitter you get the 2021 Yankees.
I saw a few positive write ups on Thames  
Beer Man : 10/14/2021 1:28 pm : link
earlier on, but other than Judge and Stanton the entire team regressed in the batters box, and Thames was unable to correct it.
RE: I saw a few positive write ups on Thames  
section125 : 10/14/2021 1:34 pm : link
In comment 15413429 Beer Man said:
Quote:
earlier on, but other than Judge and Stanton the entire team regressed in the batters box, and Thames was unable to correct it.


Meh, I'm not sure Thames was helping. They have been just to streaky for years.
If Boone Is Not Retained  
LTIsTheGreatest : 10/14/2021 2:01 pm : link
who are the Yanks gonna bring in? A Boone clone. Sorry, but Buck Showalter or Eric Wedge is not walking through that door. Hal and Cashman want a puppet, and if not, Boone, someone just like him. SO may as well stick with a guy who has been here done that. But Thames and Nevin definitely had to go. How many baserunners were thrown out on the bases, especially from 2nd or 3rd to home? And the Yankee hitters struck out way too much and hit into way too many DPs. Something has to change
Oh my God cam we stop pretending Buck Showalter is some ace manager?  
Greg from LI : 10/14/2021 2:09 pm : link
He's been a manager for like 20 seasons and won a single playoff series. Not only that, his decisions cost the Yankees dearly in the 1995 ALDS and the Orioles in the 2015 ALCS.

Just stop.
How about Espada?  
Jim in Hoboken : 10/14/2021 2:09 pm : link
I think Cashman wants a fall guy next year when he brings back pretty much the same gang because there is little flexibility short of Hal opening his checkbook. He can blame Boone next year and keep his job if the team falters again next year.

If he gives someone a 3 to 5-year contract, he’s the goner if they don’t win. Next year will be much harder.
RE: Eh, this is a start  
chick310 : 10/14/2021 2:14 pm : link
In comment 15413413 mfsd said:
Quote:
but considering the terrible base running, consistent laziness running out of the batters box, and overall dumb baseball they played this year, I too favor a total housecleaning


Agreed. Boone still in the dugout isn't helping.
Honestly? Bring in Beltran  
Greg from LI : 10/14/2021 2:20 pm : link
Yeah, he's a cheater. So's Alex Cora - think the Sawx care? If Beltran is as smart a baseball guy as he's reputed to be, I don't care what he's done.
Thames wasn't the problem  
Ron from Ninerland : 10/14/2021 2:42 pm : link
The same Thames was the coach in '17 thru '19 when these same hitters were mashing. Yes a lot of big Yankee hitters regressed but so did a lot of other big hitters in baseball. Judge and Stanton did fine. Torres did OK once they stopped playing him out of position. Who knows what the story was with DJLM. Some of the lesser hitters improved. Nobody seems to have noticed, but Tyler Wade finally figured it out. He something like .270. Along with his other skills he could be a dangerous player if he hits like that and is used properly. Greg Allen, Velasquez and those other guys also showed improvement for the short time they were up here.

As for the failures on this team, its not Thames fault they can't run the bases.

Its not Thames fault that Sanchez, Oder, Bruce and Gallo are on this team.

Its not Thames fault that Cashman/Boone made the decision that a division title was their birthright and treated 2/3 of the season like extended spring training.

I fear that they throwing away a very good hitting coach and that his replacement is going to be some drone thats more concerned with launch angle and mechanics than he is with situational hitting, driving in runs and moving runners over.
RE: Thames wasn't the problem  
section125 : 10/14/2021 2:46 pm : link
In comment 15413569 Ron from Ninerland said:
Quote:

Its not Thames fault that Cashman/Boone made the decision that a division title was their birthright and treated 2/3 of the season like extended spring training.

I fear that they throwing away a very good hitting coach and that his replacement is going to be some drone thats more concerned with launch angle and mechanics than he is with situational hitting, driving in runs and moving runners over.


Ron, It seems to me they have been so streaky for years, I have to feel Marcus is part of the problem. Think back. This team has gone through periods every year of virtually the entire team stopping hitting. He may be a good coach. But it seems to be falling on deaf ears..
RE: Thames wasn't the problem  
section125 : 10/14/2021 2:47 pm : link
In comment 15413569 Ron from Ninerland said:
Quote:

Its not Thames fault that Cashman/Boone made the decision that a division title was their birthright and treated 2/3 of the season like extended spring training.

I fear that they throwing away a very good hitting coach and that his replacement is going to be some drone thats more concerned with launch angle and mechanics than he is with situational hitting, driving in runs and moving runners over.


Ron, It seems to me they have been so streaky for years, I have to feel Marcus is part of the problem. Think back. This team has gone through periods every year of virtually the entire team stopping hitting. He may be a good coach. But it seems to be falling on deaf ears..
RE: Honestly? Bring in Beltran  
Ron from Ninerland : 10/14/2021 2:47 pm : link
In comment 15413546 Greg from LI said:
Quote:
Yeah, he's a cheater. So's Alex Cora - think the Sawx care? If Beltran is as smart a baseball guy as he's reputed to be, I don't care what he's done.
If Beltran was a smart baseball guy he wouldn't have gotten caught. We don't know if he's any good at anything other than cheating ( in the long run he wasn't good at that either ). Do the Yankees need the distraction ? Leave the guys with the checkered past to the Mets.

What would I do ? I'd try and poach some of Tampa Bay's assistants. I don't know their names, but obviously they've done a lot with very little.
The Sox haven't made any staff changes yet  
Bob from Massachusetts : 10/14/2021 2:48 pm : link
because, you know---they're still playing! (I agree this is a bit of a mean comment. I already regret it...). Btw, remember that Cora cheated, but not with the Sox! He's clean as a whistle here!
lipstick on a pig. As long as Cashman has a lifetime job it will  
Victor in CT : 10/14/2021 3:16 pm : link
be the same old shit.
Assistant Hitting Coach  
Professor Falken : 10/14/2021 3:21 pm : link
P.J. Piliterre also got the boot.
Another vote for Beltran  
arniefez : 10/14/2021 3:26 pm : link
But I think he'll manage the Mets. I don't think managers have much affect on W/L's anymore if they ever did and hitting coaches even less but someone has to pay for the Red Sox and Rays owning Cashman.
RE: Another vote for Beltran  
section125 : 10/14/2021 3:34 pm : link
In comment 15413611 arniefez said:
Quote:
But I think he'll manage the Mets. I don't think managers have much affect on W/L's anymore if they ever did and hitting coaches even less but someone has to pay for the Red Sox and Rays owning Cashman.


If managers do not have any affect on W/Ls why pay some guy $5 mill to chew gum and spit on the step...likewise for hitting coaches. Why not just tell the players to figure it out and decide on who is playing(or coming from the pen.)?
Half measures  
Heisenberg : 10/14/2021 3:46 pm : link
Nothing but half measures is all I expect all off season
SHOCKED  
Joe Beckwith : 10/14/2021 3:49 pm : link
about Nevin. 🙃
It's just my opinion, you can disagree  
arniefez : 10/14/2021 3:52 pm : link
I think MLB managers are babysitters and low level executives in charge of implementing the GM's organizational plan.

I do think that a manger with a strong personality who is aggressive can set a tone for a team. We can debate how much that's worth. I think the average MLB manager salary is under 2 million at this point and some of them are under 1 million. I'm pretty sure Maddon is the highest paid and he took a pay cut from 6 million with the Cubs to go to the Angels. How many wins has he been worth?

As far as hitting coaches go. I'm sure looking at video with players can help. But are the Yankees going to hire a hitting coach who has a philosophy that is different than the "impact" the baseball, swing for a HR on every pitch no matter what the situation and sticking out isn't a big deal than the Cashman doctrine I just spelled out? I'll guess no.

This is rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.
Beltran would be just another ex-player with no managerial or  
Victor in CT : 10/14/2021 4:02 pm : link
coaching experience at any level. I don't get the attraction nor do I see him as a slam dunk to be a success.
RE: It's just my opinion, you can disagree  
section125 : 10/14/2021 4:11 pm : link
In comment 15413638 arniefez said:
Quote:
I think MLB managers are babysitters and low level executives in charge of implementing the GM's organizational plan.

I do think that a manger with a strong personality who is aggressive can set a tone for a team. We can debate how much that's worth. I think the average MLB manager salary is under 2 million at this point and some of them are under 1 million. I'm pretty sure Maddon is the highest paid and he took a pay cut from 6 million with the Cubs to go to the Angels. How many wins has he been worth?

As far as hitting coaches go. I'm sure looking at video with players can help. But are the Yankees going to hire a hitting coach who has a philosophy that is different than the "impact" the baseball, swing for a HR on every pitch no matter what the situation and sticking out isn't a big deal than the Cashman doctrine I just spelled out? I'll guess no.

This is rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.


I will and do disagree.

I think Boone got $3 mill his 1st year, but yeah, IDK what they make.

I can see what you say about a hitting coach. Whatever Cashman wants him to do, he does. So there is not much likelihood of change. But Blake did help the pitching staff.

But yeas, without Cashman gone, they will have the same old crap.
Boone is not going anywhere I believe  
Crazed Dogs : 10/14/2021 4:27 pm : link
He is just the type of mgr they want...one who does what he is told. I would luv to see Buck Showalter or even David Cone.
RE: The Sox haven't made any staff changes yet  
Stan in LA : 10/14/2021 4:38 pm : link
In comment 15413578 Bob from Massachusetts said:
Quote:
because, you know---they're still playing!

Not for long friend. Not for long.
I'll second the idea that Thames and Piliterre weren't the problem.  
Red Dog : 10/14/2021 4:44 pm : link
They had done just fine up to this season.

On the other hand, Mendoza got some of those runners thrown out at the plate when he was subbing for Nevin. He needs to go, too.

And some of the runners thrown out on the bases was their own stupidity, like a couple of the brain farts that Torres had this season.
RE: Boone is not going anywhere I believe  
Greg from LI : 10/14/2021 4:48 pm : link
In comment 15413674 Crazed Dogs said:
Quote:
He is just the type of mgr they want...one who does what he is told. I would luv to see Buck Showalter or even David Cone.


Again - what is with the love affair for Buck "One playoff series won in 20 seasons" Showalter?????
fucking joke  
BleedBlue : 10/14/2021 4:56 pm : link
fire boone and call arod up and give him what he wants.

guy is a baseball man. he is a HoFer and boones resume has one big homer on it.

Arod is a great baseball man and i think he would go a long way in fixing this shit
RE: Cash & Hal really want to bring Boone back despite the fact  
Gatorade Dunk : 10/14/2021 5:00 pm : link
In comment 15413402 shockeyisthebest8056 said:
Quote:
98% of the fan base hates the idea.

This is really the “No Consequences Gang”.

98% of the fanbase?

Or 98% of WFAN's mouthbreathing callers?

Personally, I'm agnostic regarding Boone. I don't think field managers make that much of a difference. I suspect there are more than 2% of fans that are likeminded with me.
RE: RE: Boone is not going anywhere I believe  
section125 : 10/14/2021 5:35 pm : link
In comment 15413689 Greg from LI said:
Quote:
In comment 15413674 Crazed Dogs said:


Quote:


He is just the type of mgr they want...one who does what he is told. I would luv to see Buck Showalter or even David Cone.



Again - what is with the love affair for Buck "One playoff series won in 20 seasons" Showalter?????


Buck, no.

Coney yes. He sounds really sharp.
From an article in the Athletic today  
arniefez : 10/14/2021 6:31 pm : link
Quote:
Boone is a smart and open-minded baseball person with significant personal experience in the game, but some members of the organization feel that he’d be a more successful manager if he were given and acted with more authority in his position. All parties involved assert that Boone is given final say over matters involving things like the lineup and game management, though the front office — like in most other MLB organizations now — provides significant input.


A few questions. Who are some members of the organization? I have two guesses. Who do you think it is? All parties say Boone has final say in the lineup and game management "with significant input" from the GM and his laptops. How can they provide significant input into game management unless they're texting him which I believe is illegal in MLB or just 2nd guessing him (that must be fun) and IMO there is no way in hell Boone is final call on the lineup. That wild card lineup was straight off a spreadsheet and everyone knew it was mistake before the game started. Gallo cleanup? Come on. That was Boone's call? IMO if it was he'd be gone by now like Nevin is.
Fire them all  
Carson53 : 10/14/2021 6:36 pm : link
I'll tell 'ya. Oh boy, looks like Boone will be back...
I like Thames…  
Dunedin81 : 10/14/2021 7:28 pm : link
But you can’t see regression and stagnation from much of the youth in your lineup without repercussions. It was time for a change.

I’ll believe Boone is back when his name is on a contract. They just fired one of his best friends and seem to have made it clear he’ll have limited input on their replacements. I’m not sold they want him back.
RE: fucking joke  
bwitz : 10/14/2021 8:09 pm : link
In comment 15413692 BleedBlue said:
Quote:
fire boone and call arod up and give him what he wants.

guy is a baseball man. he is a HoFer and boones resume has one big homer on it.

Arod is a great baseball man and i think he would go a long way in fixing this shit


Put. The vodka. Down.
RE: RE: Boone is not going anywhere I believe  
bwitz : 10/14/2021 8:18 pm : link
In comment 15413689 Greg from LI said:
Quote:
In comment 15413674 Crazed Dogs said:


Quote:


He is just the type of mgr they want...one who does what he is told. I would luv to see Buck Showalter or even David Cone.



Again - what is with the love affair for Buck "One playoff series won in 20 seasons" Showalter?????


For some reason, and it’s not just Yankee fans, ridiculous as it sounds, people seem to think that Showalter hasn’t been given a fair chance b/c he’s been fired by teams that were on the cusp and won. Track record be dammned. He’s like the new Lou Piniella. Just less ornery. And less of a manager.
we have no idea  
RasputinPrime : 10/14/2021 8:28 pm : link
what changes will put a better product on the field next season. As long as that is what happens, I don't care what needs to happen.
RE: fucking joke  
djm : 10/14/2021 8:33 pm : link
In comment 15413692 BleedBlue said:
Quote:
fire boone and call arod up and give him what he wants.

guy is a baseball man. he is a HoFer and boones resume has one big homer on it.

Arod is a great baseball man and i think he would go a long way in fixing this shit


You’re kidding me right
RE: RE: Cash & Hal really want to bring Boone back despite the fact  
djm : 10/14/2021 8:34 pm : link
In comment 15413695 Gatorade Dunk said:
Quote:
In comment 15413402 shockeyisthebest8056 said:


Quote:


98% of the fan base hates the idea.

This is really the “No Consequences Gang”.


98% of the fanbase?

Or 98% of WFAN's mouthbreathing callers?

Personally, I'm agnostic regarding Boone. I don't think field managers make that much of a difference. I suspect there are more than 2% of fans that are likeminded with me.


I’m with you
I’m  
mitch300 : 10/14/2021 9:08 pm : link
With both of you guys. I have said on numerous occasions, look how Gabe Kapler was booted out of philly and goes to S.F. And lead MLB with the bed record this season.
Boone was cheap, the Yanks paid him 4M over 3 years.  
Jim in Hoboken : 10/14/2021 9:16 pm : link
That may or may not be why Hal agreed to Cashman's choice of Boone as the manager.

Seriously, this is like you smoke (Cashman) and eat bacon (Boone) everyday and you think, well, I already smoke, which is the worse thing for my health, so there is no reason for me to start eating healthier.

Even if a manager doesn't play a big role, Boone doesn't contribute anything at all. We all saw what Cora did for the Sox, why must we play with a handicap?
RE: Boone was cheap, the Yanks paid him 4M over 3 years.  
bwitz : 10/14/2021 9:40 pm : link
In comment 15413920 Jim in Hoboken said:
Quote:
That may or may not be why Hal agreed to Cashman's choice of Boone as the manager.

Seriously, this is like you smoke (Cashman) and eat bacon (Boone) everyday and you think, well, I already smoke, which is the worse thing for my health, so there is no reason for me to start eating healthier.

Even if a manager doesn't play a big role, Boone doesn't contribute anything at all. We all saw what Cora did for the Sox, why must we play with a handicap?


Oh give me a fucking break with this bullshit. Red Sox Nation waffled all season on Cora. Especially when things were rough. Go
Look at SOSH when they were floundering. Remind you of anything? ‘What Cora did for the Sox’ is a meaningless platitude and utter bullshit.
RE: RE: Boone was cheap, the Yanks paid him 4M over 3 years.  
section125 : 10/14/2021 9:50 pm : link
In comment 15413946 bwitz said:
Quote:
In comment 15413920 Jim in Hoboken said:


Quote:


That may or may not be why Hal agreed to Cashman's choice of Boone as the manager.

Seriously, this is like you smoke (Cashman) and eat bacon (Boone) everyday and you think, well, I already smoke, which is the worse thing for my health, so there is no reason for me to start eating healthier.

Even if a manager doesn't play a big role, Boone doesn't contribute anything at all. We all saw what Cora did for the Sox, why must we play with a handicap?



Oh give me a fucking break with this bullshit. Red Sox Nation waffled all season on Cora. Especially when things were rough. Go
Look at SOSH when they were floundering. Remind you of anything? ‘What Cora did for the Sox’ is a meaningless platitude and utter bullshit.


Boone is awful. His use of the BP is mediocre on a good day. The only time he was really good was when half the team had Covid or injured. He really did a nice job those 6 weeks in July and August.
section  
bwitz : 10/14/2021 11:19 pm : link
That wasn’t my argument. The idea was put out that Cora was some sort of managing guru. That’s laughable.
Pages: 1 2 | Show All |  Next>>
Back to the Corner