Ausmus to be Tigers new manager

[raoul5788]

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/9920831/detroit-tigers-hire-brad-ausmus-new-manager

He's from my home town! I even delivered his mail! (okay, the second thing isn't a big deal)

 

[riffjim4069]

My first comments is to say, "Brad Who?" I have absolutely no idea what to make of this selection since this guy has absolutely no qualifications in which to base an opinion.

 

[raoul5788]

I'm assuming your "Brad who" is based on his lack of managerial experience rather than not knowing much about him.

 

[riffjim4069]

I'm assuming your "Brad who" is based on his lack of managerial experience rather than not knowing much about him.

Exactly. I know he's had baseball experience as a player and working in the front/back offices. However, most managers hone their leadership skills in a progressive set of experiences in the minor leagues and/or on the coaching staff of an established veteran. Very interesting call by Dombrowski.

 

[raoul5788]

Well, you have to start somewhere! He does have a little experience as a manager, and 18 years as a ml catcher.

 

[satjay]

Press conference at 4:30, not that it takes much to be different from Jim Leyland, but he is a 360 degree change from him. From what I have read he appears to be a stats/numbers kind of manager

 

[satjay]

This is his third go around with the Tigers. Former genius Randy smith, acquired him twice

 

[Jimbo]

Press conference at 4:30, not that it takes much to be different from Jim Leyland, but he is a 360 degree change from him. From what I have read he appears to be a stats/numbers kind of manager

Really ?

They were both Catchers.

 

[Jimbo]

This is his third go around with the Tigers. Former genius Randy smith, acquired him twice

As a catcher.

 

[satjay]

Really ? They were both Catchers.

Well for one thing I don't think you will see him doing the moon walk after a division title

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[Jimbo]

Personally, I like the choice and seeing that it seems to be the trend of hiring 1st time managers, I'm all for it.

Catchers tend to be very successful as managers ...

Matheny for the Cards was a no manager exp. hire also a catcher and he's doing fine in St. Louis.

Scocia I believe was in the same boat a few years back, he;s turned into a very good manager, also a former catcher.

Maybe the Tigers will hire Alex Avila as a Bench Coach and find someone else to catch for them.

 

[Jimbo]

Well for one thing I don't think you will see him doing the moon walk after a division title

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Thats a GOOD THING !

 

[raoul5788]

There are far more former catchers as managers than any other position.

 

[Jimbo]

Gene LaMont will stay on board as a Bench Coach for Brad.

 

[satjay]

Personally, I like the choice and seeing that it seems to be the trend of hiring 1st time managers, I'm all for it.

Catchers tend to be very successful as managers ...

Matheny for the Cards was a no manager exp. hire also a catcher and he's doing fine in St. Louis.

Scocia I believe was in the same boat a few years back, he;s turned into a very good manager, also a former catcher.

Maybe the Tigers will hire Alex Avila as a Bench Coach and find someone else to catch for them.

Sounds like gene Lamont will be a hold over and stay on staff as bench coach

 

[Ramy]

Well, you have to start somewhere! He does have a little experience as a manager, and 18 years as a ml catcher.

Yeah, but it is usually as a minor league coach or a bench coach of some kind.

 

[riffjim4069]

Yep, starting at the top is not usually an option. Bold move by Dombrowski. Foolish move? We shall see.

 

[king3pj]

Eh.. I don't really have a strong opinion about Ausmus either way. I do trust Dombroski though so I will give him the benefit of the doubt.

 

[Jimbo]

Yep, starting at the top is not usually an option. Bold move by Dombrowski. Foolish move? We shall see.

If you look around, you'll see that this is becoming a trend of late .... I guess it's better than recycling the same old managers.

 

[Jimbo]

Also reported a few days ago, Tigers pitching coach Jeff Jones will also be staying on board.
This is a great move as he has the Starters pitching great ... now lets get something done with the PEN.