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Front office and MiLB coaching changes
« on: September 09, 2010, 03:47:47 pm »
Per Footer (via Twitter):

Changes in the front office: Ricky Bennett moves from Asst. GM and Dir. of Player Development to Director of Professional Scouting.  Fred Nelson moves from Director of Professional Scouting to Director of Player Development.  Astros also announced they will not renew contracts of Britt Burns (minor league pitching coordinator), Marc Bombard (AAA manager), Wes Clements (AA manager), Pete Fagan (minor league medical coordinator) and Pete Rancont (minor league coach).
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Re: Front office and MiLB coaching changes
« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2010, 03:48:43 pm »
That's bullshit. 
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Re: Front office and MiLB coaching changes
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2010, 03:53:51 pm »
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Re: Front office and MiLB coaching changes
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2010, 04:16:32 pm »
Quote from: OregonStrosFan on September 09, 2010, 03:53:51 pm
Which move(s)?

I don't know.  I need people to explain these things to me.  

I have actually heard of Rickey Bennett.
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Re: Front office and MiLB coaching changes
« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2010, 05:30:06 pm »
Are the branches of scouting "professional" and "amateur"?

What is the hiearchy (or is there one) between player development and professional scouting? 
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Re: Front office and MiLB coaching changes
« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2010, 06:58:19 pm »
Quote from: Bench on September 09, 2010, 04:16:32 pm
I don't know.  I need people to explain these things to me.  

I have actually heard of Rickey Bennett.

me, too, but what i heard was not good.
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Re: Front office and MiLB coaching changes
« Reply #6 on: September 09, 2010, 06:59:42 pm »
Quote from: jbm on September 09, 2010, 05:30:06 pm
Are the branches of scouting "professional" and "amateur"?

What is the hiearchy (or is there one) between player development and professional scouting? 

yes

no--any type of scouting is totally separate from development
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Re: Front office and MiLB coaching changes
« Reply #7 on: September 09, 2010, 08:11:26 pm »
Hate to see Rancott go.  I thought he did a good job with players.  I am going to be more interested in who they bring into those slots.
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Re: Front office and MiLB coaching changes
« Reply #8 on: September 09, 2010, 08:39:34 pm »
McTaggart notes that Glen Barker is moving on.  LINK

"Also, Wade said Glen Barker, who's spent the last two years as director of Pacific Rim scouting, has taken a position as Minor League outfield/baserunning coordinator with the San Diego Padres."
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Re: Front office and MiLB coaching changes
« Reply #9 on: September 09, 2010, 08:53:57 pm »
Quote from: OregonStrosFan on September 09, 2010, 08:39:34 pm
"Also, Wade said Glen Barker... has taken a position as ...baserunning coordinator "

Is this not the same Glen Barker who was famously described as "what did my little league coach tell me about last out at third, oh screw it, feets don't fail me now"?
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Re: Front office and MiLB coaching changes
« Reply #10 on: September 09, 2010, 09:18:51 pm »
Quote from: MusicMan on September 09, 2010, 08:53:57 pm
Is this not the same Glen Barker who was famously described as "what did my little league coach tell me about last out at third, oh screw it, feets don't fail me now"?

He's perfect: he knows every mistake that can be made.
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Re: Front office and MiLB coaching changes
« Reply #11 on: September 09, 2010, 11:24:37 pm »
Quote from: OregonStrosFan on September 09, 2010, 08:39:34 pm
"Also, Wade said Glen Barker, who's spent the last two years as director of Pacific Rim scouting, has taken a position as Minor League outfield/baserunning coordinator with the San Diego Padres."

...so does that mean they're hiring?

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Re: Front office and MiLB coaching changes
« Reply #12 on: September 10, 2010, 01:27:28 am »
And... Sean Berry won't be taking a spot within the organization next year.  He's headed to San Diego as well to act as their Minor League hitting coordinator.  LINK
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Re: Front office and MiLB coaching changes
« Reply #13 on: September 10, 2010, 01:43:22 am »
Huh, I didn't realize Berry was offered a managing gig in the minors. I wish he'd stayed, but I'm sure he made the best decision for himself. I wish him well.
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Re: Front office and MiLB coaching changes
« Reply #14 on: September 10, 2010, 09:44:37 am »
In a Statesman piece last week, Bombard was quoted to the effect that he "did the best with what I had to work with."  He may be 100% correct in that statement but that's not highly endearing for an employer to hear.  Maybe he already knew he wasn't going to be retained.
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Re: Front office and MiLB coaching changes
« Reply #15 on: September 10, 2010, 09:49:24 am »
He was born is So Cal...right?
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Re: Front office and MiLB coaching changes
« Reply #16 on: September 10, 2010, 10:10:41 am »
Quote from: OregonStrosFan on September 09, 2010, 08:39:34 pm
Glen Barker, who's spent the last two years as director of Pacific Rim scouting, has taken a position as Minor League outfield/baserunning coordinator with the San Diego Padres

...and was immediately picked off.
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Re: Front office and MiLB coaching changes
« Reply #17 on: September 10, 2010, 10:58:50 am »
Quote from: JackAstro on September 10, 2010, 10:10:41 am
...and was immediately picked off.

He'll be here all week.  Don't forget to tip your waitress.
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Re: Front office and MiLB coaching changes
« Reply #18 on: September 10, 2010, 11:07:10 am »
Quote from: JackAstro on September 10, 2010, 10:10:41 am
...and was immediately picked off.

You're gonna look pretty stupid coaching baserunning with your shoelaces untied.
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Re: Front office and MiLB coaching changes
« Reply #19 on: September 10, 2010, 11:09:41 am »
this all (Barker) reminds me of Chuckie Carr for some reason.
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Re: Front office and MiLB coaching changes
« Reply #20 on: September 10, 2010, 12:55:51 pm »
Quote from: Astroholic on September 10, 2010, 11:09:41 am
this all (Barker) reminds me of Chuckie Carr for some reason.
"That ain't Chucky's game. Chucky hacks on 3 and 0".


I think the actual quote was "Chucky be hackin'."
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