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Red Sox' 2018 offseason off-field personnel thread
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Post by jamesmcgillstatue on Sept 4, 2018 12:05:28 GMT -5
Per Nick Cafardo's Updates on Nine (9/2/2018), the Red Sox have dismissed David Howard as field coordinator of minor league instruction, a position he has held since 2010. A successor has yet to be named.
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Post by jamesmcgillstatue on Sept 9, 2018 8:12:05 GMT -5
Pete Abraham reports today (9/9) that Kevin Boles has resigned as manager of the PawSox after five full seasons and one Governors' Cup (2014). He's looking to join a major league staff in some capacity. Dombrowski was quoted as saying he would have invited Boles back to McCoy for 2019 if he hadn't resigned. DD worked closely with Boles' father, John, with the White Sox, Expos and Marlins -- in the latter two places elevating Boles Sr. to farm director and, in Miami, manager. But Kevin joined the Red Sox almost eight years before Dombrowski came here in 2015, and climbed the ladder from Greenville to Salem to Portland to Pawtucket. In an unrelated note, Cafardo reports that Arnie Beyeler (who won the 2012 Governors' Cup at Pawtucket) has been fired by the Marlins as manager of Triple-A New Orleans after three seasons, and that the New Orleans franchise is moving to a new stadium in Wichita. EDIT: Checking the news feed, it seems that Chris Hatfield had the news before The Globe (or me). Anyway, for the record here it is. UPDATES ON TWO: As mentioned down thread, Boles went to the Mets as manager of Double-A Binghamton. Today (Sunday, 13 January 2019), Cafardo reports that Arnie Beyeler, fired by the Marlins, will be back in MLB as first base/outfield coach of the 2019 Orioles under Brandon Hyde. Orioles have not made anything official yet. Of course, who needs a coaching staff and minor league staff when spring training is only four weeks away? What's the rush? Next season might be nightmarish but, if he sticks it out, it will be Beyeler's fourth season in the majors, fully vesting him for the pension.
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Post by michael on Sept 9, 2018 11:59:14 GMT -5
It would seem that Nick (Max Mercy) Cafardo has been keeping a list of "those I've seen come and go." How apropos.
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Post by gunner84 on Sept 9, 2018 18:18:14 GMT -5
Kevin Boles was always very accommodating at the various Pawsox fan events. He answered all the questions the fans would ask. I hope he gets a major league position.
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Post by gerry on Sept 10, 2018 2:26:47 GMT -5
Kevin Boles was always very accommodating at the various Pawsox fan events. He answered all the questions the fans would ask. I hope he gets a major league position. Preferably somewhere with the 2019 Red Sox
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Sept 12, 2018 14:39:04 GMT -5
Kevin Boles was always very accommodating at the various Pawsox fan events. He answered all the questions the fans would ask. I hope he gets a major league position. Preferably somewhere with the 2019 Red Sox He's leaving the organization.
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Sept 12, 2018 14:40:16 GMT -5
Kevin Boles was always very accommodating at the various Pawsox fan events. He answered all the questions the fans would ask. I hope he gets a major league position. I've told the story on the podcast, but Boles tore into me once in the manager's office in Manchester. It was completely deserved so I hold zero grudge, but it's just funny, because we then had a perfectly pleasant interview. Best of luck to him.
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Post by mobaz on Sept 14, 2018 12:16:12 GMT -5
Jon Heyman on Eddie Romero: — There’s been some buzz that assistant GM Eddie Romero could get an interview for the Mets’ GM job … fancredsports.com/articles/inside-baseball-mlb-notes-what-the-mets-wanted-f(h/t @redsoxstats) I hope the Sox do what they need to keep him. The team still has the GM position open, though a title bump might not be good enough. I also hope everyone realizes what a terrible job the Mets position is.
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Post by garygeigercounter on Sept 14, 2018 13:51:08 GMT -5
Pete Abraham reports today (9/9) that Kevin Boles has resigned as manager of the PawSox after five full seasons and one Governors' Cup (2014). He's looking to join a major league staff in some capacity. Dombrowski was quoted as saying he would have invited Boles back to McCoy for 2019 if he hadn't resigned. DD worked closely with Boles' father, John, with the White Sox, Expos and Marlins -- in the latter two places elevating Boles Sr. to farm director and, in Miami, manager. But Kevin joined the Red Sox almost eight years before Dombrowski came here in 2015, and climbed the ladder from Greenville to Salem to Portland to Pawtucket. In an unrelated note, Cafardo reports that Arnie Beyeler (who won the 2012 Governors' Cup at Pawtucket) has been fired by the Marlins as manager of Triple-A New Orleans after three seasons, and that the New Orleans franchise is moving to a new stadium in Wichita. EDIT: Checking the news feed, it seems that Chris Hatfield had the news before The Globe (or me). Anyway, for the record here it is. Unless I'm missing something (like Kevin Boles having to sign a Pawtucket contract for next year right now), aren't you better off not quitting your job until you have another one lined up?
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Post by johnsilver52 on Sept 14, 2018 14:49:17 GMT -5
Kevin Boles was always very accommodating at the various Pawsox fan events. He answered all the questions the fans would ask. I hope he gets a major league position. I've told the story on the podcast, but Boles tore into me once in the manager's office in Manchester. It was completely deserved so I hold zero grudge, but it's just funny, because we then had a perfectly pleasant interview. Best of luck to him. Never heard the podcast, but think sometimes it's where the question is asked. When ur on their turf and regards a player, it can cross a line with them perhaps sometimes. Say this because Kotch got me a cpl years back like u describe when asking something may have been too much, then a little while later? Walked over and answered. Don't remember Rac, nor Joe Morgan ever jumping me over questions. Joe was good at just changing the subject.
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Post by sittingstill on Sept 14, 2018 15:17:30 GMT -5
Unless I'm missing something (like Kevin Boles having to sign a Pawtucket contract for next year right now), aren't you better off not quitting your job until you have another one lined up? Only if you want the job you currently have, even if you're not receiving hoped-for promotions. This also gives him the maximum amount of time to look for a new position, and likewise leaves his former employer with plenty of notice that they need a replacement.
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Post by vermontsox1 on Nov 28, 2018 11:29:22 GMT -5
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Nov 28, 2018 12:11:46 GMT -5
Must be a huge step up. Otherwise why would you want to go from working for Henry, Werner, and Dombrowski to working in that crazy Mets front office?
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Nov 28, 2018 12:21:27 GMT -5
Must be a huge step up. Otherwise why would you want to go from working for Henry, Werner, and Dombrowski to working in that crazy Mets front office? New challenge? After 12 years and winning 3 WS here, makes sense to try something else.
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Post by thegoodthebadthesox on Nov 28, 2018 14:11:58 GMT -5
Must be a huge step up. Otherwise why would you want to go from working for Henry, Werner, and Dombrowski to working in that crazy Mets front office? Not $ure what hi$ rea$on wa$ but I'm $ure it was $omething $ignificant.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Nov 28, 2018 14:35:03 GMT -5
Must be a huge step up. Otherwise why would you want to go from working for Henry, Werner, and Dombrowski to working in that crazy Mets front office? New challenge? After 12 years and winning 3 WS here, makes sense to try something else. Yeah, stability and winning get old. Insanity is something else to try - working for the Mets is good for that. Nothing like having those owners and an agent turned GM - guess Baird might just be running the show in the background considering that agent GM is not exactly experienced at his job. So I guess that really answers my question why.
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Nov 30, 2018 4:03:28 GMT -5
Paul: Of course if the Mets are stupid enough to trade Kelenic or Dunn then the other moves are irrelevant. However – what were your thoughts on Mets hiring Baird? Keith Law: That’s the one move there I’ve really liked. I know Allard a little – enough that I know not to shake his hand again, because last time he broke two of my metacarpal bones – but more importantly the people I know well who’ve worked for and with him absolutely rave about him as a baseball guy and a person to work for.
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Post by radiohix on Nov 30, 2018 13:05:28 GMT -5
Typically, clubs grant permission to their staffers to interview for superior titles and jobs elsewhere. But Bannister and the Sox put unusual language in his contract: The team could deny outside requests for all but the highest level baseball operations jobs, such as general manager. “People love him,” Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said. “But he’s always agreed that he wants to stay here. He’s never even been open to interviewing with anyone. He’s very happy here.” www.nbcsports.com/boston/red-sox/why-hasnt-rising-star-brian-bannister-left-red-sox?amp&__twitter_impression=true
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Post by jimed14 on Nov 30, 2018 13:13:20 GMT -5
Typically, clubs grant permission to their staffers to interview for superior titles and jobs elsewhere. But Bannister and the Sox put unusual language in his contract: The team could deny outside requests for all but the highest level baseball operations jobs, such as general manager. “People love him,” Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said. “But he’s always agreed that he wants to stay here. He’s never even been open to interviewing with anyone. He’s very happy here.” www.nbcsports.com/boston/red-sox/why-hasnt-rising-star-brian-bannister-left-red-sox?amp&__twitter_impression=trueI wish I could like this 100 times!
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Post by nomar on Nov 30, 2018 14:06:18 GMT -5
Typically, clubs grant permission to their staffers to interview for superior titles and jobs elsewhere. But Bannister and the Sox put unusual language in his contract: The team could deny outside requests for all but the highest level baseball operations jobs, such as general manager. “People love him,” Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said. “But he’s always agreed that he wants to stay here. He’s never even been open to interviewing with anyone. He’s very happy here.” www.nbcsports.com/boston/red-sox/why-hasnt-rising-star-brian-bannister-left-red-sox?amp&__twitter_impression=trueHe or Romero are two guys I can't picture anywhere else.
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Post by jamesmcgillstatue on Dec 4, 2018 14:18:14 GMT -5
Globe reported today that Boles' successor at Pawtucket has been signed but Dombrowski won't disclose who it is. Probably waiting for the annual "Red Sox announce minor league field staff" news release later this month or in January. Cafardo was promoting Billy McMillon (ex-Portland Sea Dog skipper, lately the roving OF and base running coordinator) for the job. Speaking of coordinators, the organizational field coordinator post, as noted above, also is vacant.
Tough year for former Red Sox coaches/Triple-A skippers. In addition to Beyeler, Ron Johnson was fired by the Orioles after seven years as manager of the Norfolk Tides.
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Post by sittingstill on Dec 4, 2018 21:40:40 GMT -5
Really sorry to see that the Rays hired away Justin Su'a to be their major league mental skills coach--though I'm happy for him. He's a great guy and a lot of the minor leaguers seemed to appreciate him.
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Post by telson13 on Dec 5, 2018 0:20:57 GMT -5
Typically, clubs grant permission to their staffers to interview for superior titles and jobs elsewhere. But Bannister and the Sox put unusual language in his contract: The team could deny outside requests for all but the highest level baseball operations jobs, such as general manager. “People love him,” Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said. “But he’s always agreed that he wants to stay here. He’s never even been open to interviewing with anyone. He’s very happy here.” www.nbcsports.com/boston/red-sox/why-hasnt-rising-star-brian-bannister-left-red-sox?amp&__twitter_impression=trueHe or Romero are two guys I can't picture anywhere else. I think losing Romero could be the worst thing to happen to this organization in a couple of decades. It’d be up there with losing Theo, but even that...his tenure had kinda run its course and he needed a new challenge. Romero just strikes me as the glue that holds the whole baseball operation...amateur to minors to MLB...together. They *gotta* keep him.
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Dec 5, 2018 10:00:14 GMT -5
He or Romero are two guys I can't picture anywhere else. I think losing Romero could be the worst thing to happen to this organization in a couple of decades. It’d be up there with losing Theo, but even that...his tenure had kinda run its course and he needed a new challenge. Romero just strikes me as the glue that holds the whole baseball operation...amateur to minors to MLB...together. They *gotta* keep him. I love Eddie Romero. He's a great guy and exceptionally good at what he does. He's been very generous with his time when I've talked to him. I can't say a bad thing about the guy. That said, I can't see why anyone would think what I've bolded above. He's a key figure in the front office, but to say he's the glue that holds everything together doesn't have any basis in anything I've read. Maybe I missed something?
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Post by telson13 on Dec 5, 2018 13:57:28 GMT -5
I think losing Romero could be the worst thing to happen to this organization in a couple of decades. It’d be up there with losing Theo, but even that...his tenure had kinda run its course and he needed a new challenge. Romero just strikes me as the glue that holds the whole baseball operation...amateur to minors to MLB...together. They *gotta* keep him. I love Eddie Romero. He's a great guy and exceptionally good at what he does. He's been very generous with his time when I've talked to him. I can't say a bad thing about the guy. That said, I can't see why anyone would think what I've bolded above. He's a key figure in the front office, but to say he's the glue that holds everything together doesn't have any basis in anything I've read. Maybe I missed something? Yeah, I’m not sure I put it the best way. I guess what I’m saying is that he strikes me as a very important bridge from amateur/minor league development to MLB promotion, and that his communication and evaluation skills seem to play a big part in clarifying which players fit best with the MLB team. Maybe not the glue...kind of the grease. He seems to have a lot to do with making that transition from player development to MLB evaluation go very smoothly, starting with building early relationships right up to promotion.
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