Cubs Make 2011 Coaching Staff Official
by Al Yellon on Nov 3, 2010 2:10 PM CDT
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As posted here on Monday, the Cubs officially named Pat Listach as bench coach to assist manager Mike Quade.
Five other members of the staff that worked under Quade for the final 37 games of the 2010 season will return: 1B coach Bob Dernier, 3B coach Ivan DeJesus, pitching coach Larry Rothschild, hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo and bullpen coach Lester Strode.
The position of "special assistant" to the manager, a coach who helps out for pre and postgame work but doesn't stay in uniform during the game, which was held by Matt Sinatro for 2010 (and DeJesus before that), will be filled by Dave Keller, who has spent the last seven years as the organization’s minor league hitting instructor (2004-10). Prior to his stint with the Cubs, he was a major league staff assistant for Cleveland from 2001-03, also serving as an assistant to hitting coach Eddie Murray.
Many teams hire coaches in the "special assistant" role who have an expertise in a certain area. Since Keller's main expertise is hitting, we can assume that he'll serve as an assistant to Jaramillo and help out hitters. If he could help them learn how to bunt and get better at situational hitting, that'd be a big help.
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I was thinking that Ryno might be getting that job, but another former Cub got it.
"The big possums walk late." - Harry Caray
There will be other coaching jobs available.
Sandberg might get one of those.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
My bet is PIT for Sandberg
"Easy on the words, brother,'' Quade said.
by RiskyBusiness on Nov 3, 2010 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
my hunch is milwaukee
i don’t know if he has any connections with Roenicke, but it seems like a good place for him. That said, it wouldn’t surprise me if he somehow ended up in New York (Mets or Yankees). Mets would be a particularly good place for him to add to his resume with the incoming leadership there of Alderson and Ricciardi, but whether or not they like Ryne, I don’t know.
meaning he will be in Japan
SARCASM
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Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
My bet is Philadelphia for Sandberg
Davey Lopes just left the organization and Sandberg has a connection there in Dallas Green. Ryno started out his career with the Phillies and he could find himself back there as a coach.
by jeffmills1972 on Nov 3, 2010 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree...
…that is his best chance to land a coaching job in 2011.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
Agreed
With an opening in PHL and connections, he could end up there. Sandberg could teach Chase Utley to hit HRs…
"Easy on the words, brother,'' Quade said.
by RiskyBusiness on Nov 3, 2010 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Two years.
But he was in the organization as a minor league coach/manager befor that.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Lester joined Piniella's staff in 2007
so 2011 will be his 5th season as Cub Coach
by holy mackeral on Nov 3, 2010 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Really?
I didn’t remember him joining in 2007. You’re right, though.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
you are entitled to a mistake every now and then
But please dont make a habit of it:)
by holy mackeral on Nov 3, 2010 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
1B Coach Bob Dernier
Maybe, Dernier can help with the Cubs baserunners. Though, I would rather have Davey Lopes coaching first base.
"The big possums walk late." - Harry Caray
Actually Pat Listach should help with baserunning
1992 ROY with 54 SBs.
"Easy on the words, brother,'' Quade said.
by RiskyBusiness on Nov 3, 2010 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Very minor point, but Keller throws LH
He might be used a lot as a batting practice pitcher.
The one missing element in this staff seems to be someone who will work with the catchers.
No one should be untouchable on this roster unless his name is Eliot Ness...or Starlin Castro.
I can see that (LH BP).
It is a rather minor position, but it is a bit concerning that our expensive hitting coach (relative to others) needs a “special assistant”.
And we definitely need someone to work with the catchers (e.g., Soto).
Shut up Joe Morgan.
Could be that the Cubs see Keller as a potential hitting coach in the bigs...
If that’s the case, what better training could there be than being the ‘special assistant’ to one of the best hitting coaches in the game.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
SPECIAL assistant to the GM
Madog is always special.
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Nov 4, 2010 12:11 AM CDT up reply actions
the new manager and entire staff is "in house", if you consider that Listach is only 2 years removed
this is how it was done in the Wrigley days. With the notable exception of Leo Durocher, Wrigley simply hired from within the organization, to the point that he hired concessions manager Salty Saltwell to be GM in 1976. But I think this regime will be short lived. Once the Ricketts get their feet wet and a better feel for this business, I predict that they will bring in an outsider to run the organization, and a massive house cleaning will be in order. Unless Hendry/Quade somehow win in 2011…..
So you'd rather have some "outhouse" coaches instead? ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
No way the Cubs can win a WS with that coaching staff
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
"My favorite food is Macaroni and Cheese, from the blue box." Geovany Soto
"They played like son of a guns......lord have mercy." Mike Quade
Well, not shocking news, but Sandberg is leaving:
#Cubs GM says Ryne Sandberg will not be back as Triple-A manager, but Jim Hendry says he’s always be welcome with the team
Anybody else find it interesting how the Cubs are the only team to even interview him? You would think a sorry franchise like the Pirates would want a young, energetic, well-known face running their team. Maybe the dude just isn’t ready, because you would think somebody would want him.
Doesn't mean he won't get a coaching job with some major league team.
There are openings for those kinds of jobs.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Or a managing job
I wouldn’t rule it out. He’s done a good job. There are a lot of positions available.
Not any more.
The only open managerial jobs left are the Pirates and Mets.
Looks like the Pirates are going to hire Clint Hurdle.
The Mets job appears to be pretty toxic right now — not the place for a rookie manager like Sandberg.
He may wind up with a coaching slot somewhere.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Rumor had it
that Seattle or Toronto was interested at one time, don’t remember which. It probably is a sign that he still needs seasoning, probably needs some time on a major league bench as bench coach, assistant, base coach, etc…. for it to really sink in that he’s ready. Wouldn’t hurt him to get a bench coaching job for a well respected manager like Scioscia or similar.
I know that you believe that you understood what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant. - Robert McCloskey
Intrigued by the idea of Ryno joining the Angel's staff
Wouldn’t hurt him to get a bench coaching job for a well respected manager like Scioscia or similar.
Just ask Bud Black or Joe Maddon, it worked out pretty well for them.
That’s kind of what I was thinking. The Cubs really shouldn’t have been chastised the way they were for hiring Quade. It just strikes me as strange how Sandberg was considered for one of the most high profile jobs in baseball, yet can’t get an interview anywhere else. If that’s the case (needs more seasoning, not ready, etc.), he shouldn’t have even been considered in the first place. Although it would look pretty sketchy if the Cubs didn’t indulge him.
The fan reaction was bad enough as it was
Imagine if they didn’t even interview him after he “paid his dues” the last 4 years? Would have been a madhouse.
My buddy was a football coach in Mississippi
One day he happened to meet Phil Fulmer who was the head coach at Tennessee. Good Ol Phil asked my buddy if he would like some coaching advice. My buddy stated that he would be happy to hear any advice Phil could give him. And Phil say “If you want to win more games, you need to get better players.” and then he walked off.
My question is how does this help the Cubs get better players?
We can't win at home. We can't win on the road. I just can't figure out where else to play!
-- Pat Williams
I know I know............
We can't win at home. We can't win on the road. I just can't figure out where else to play!
-- Pat Williams
by Fat Punk Kicker on Nov 3, 2010 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions
So true it hurts.
Sandberg for manager!
by mrcubsfan on Nov 3, 2010 7:36 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
An interesting tweet from Bob Nightengale
#mlb #cubs It will be interesting to see where Ryne Sandberg winds up.He was offered the Cubs’ bench coach job,but rejected it.
Well that's interesting.
And here I was about to give Hendry credit for not offering Ryno the position.
That is interesting indeed.
Because no one else has reported that.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I read in the tribune and suntimes this morning
that Hendry shot down this rumor yesterday in his media interview, which isn’t too surprising since Hendry probably doesn’t want to make Listach feel like a 2nd choice.
I’ll still bet that there is some truth behind this tweet…..
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