WATN update

[Flood]

Pettis has been fired as first base coach for the Mets... FIRED, not hired.

Probably because they found out he is black

[fightonusc]

So, when do you think they'll figure out about Willie Randolph?

[Flood]

So, when do you think they'll figure out about Willie Randolph?

say it ain't so...

[fknmclane]

Either Mike Aldrete or Will Clark will be the new hitting coach for the DBacks.  An announcement should come this week.  Whoever doesn't get the job will still be part of the organization, so it looks like the DBacks are gonna have 3 RBIers involved at the major league level (Pedrique, Clark, and Aldrete.)  DEE NEE!

[JoeDirt]

So does that mean that Pedrique is staying on with the club?

[fknmclane]

So does that mean that Pedrique is staying on with the club?

Yeah, he's gonna resume his position as third base coach.

Shit, I just remembered reading that he took a job with the Astros.

I think I'm a combination of Dan Rather and Jayson Blair.

[BeeJay]

I think I'm a combination of Dan Rather and Jayson Blair.

and this guy

[Blyleven_No-No]

I must say it is clear that Will Clark is the better pure hitter in RBI over Aldrete and thus should be given the job in San Fran.   However, I think Aldrete has one of the purest strokes in the entire game.  I leadoff with him every time I play with the Giants and I think he is incredibly effective.    He probably does not have a real high slugging percentage, but he definitely rips base hits to right.

[ultimate7]

I must say it is clear that Will Clark is the better pure hitter in RBI over Aldrete and thus should be given the job in San Fran.   However, I think Aldrete has one of the purest strokes in the entire game.  I leadoff with him every time I play with the Giants and I think he is incredibly effective.    He probably does not have a real high slugging percentage, but he definitely rips base hits to right.

I think you may be due for Gantry's Spillman lecture.  You've never take SF 101, have you?

[Blyleven_No-No]

I understand his love of Spielman, but for me, look at Aldrete's .325 average, that is intense.   I also prefer a steady bat in the leadoff spot and use Spielman in a pinch hitting role when I need a clutch AB later in the game.  

[Gantry]

From this page:

http://story.scout.com/a.z?s=228&p=2&c=319394

"Former interim Diamondbacks manager Al Pedrique, who was set to return to the club as Arizona's third base coach, turned down the offer and appeared head to a front-office position with the Houston Astros. Pedrique wanted more than a one-year contract from the Diamondbacks and got a two-year offer from Houston."

Anyone have a concrete title for Pedrique?

[ultimate7]

From this page:
Anyone have a concrete title for Pedrique?

Sir Suck a lot

[Blyleven_No-No]

Al Ped-Weak

[dvldog]

November 17 -- Houston

Title:  Special Assistant to the General Manager

[fknmclane]

November 17 -- Houston

Title:  Special Assistant to the General Manager

Who is their new GM?  Hunsicker quit a couple of weeks ago I think.

[dvldog]

November 17 -- Houston

Title:  Special Assistant to the General Manager

Who is their new GM?  Hunsicker quit a couple of weeks ago I think.

Tim Purpura