Post by notoriousgman (Gman, NYM) on Aug 22, 2015 17:31:19 GMT -5
Flushing, NY...
Today, the New York Mets made the much anticipated announcement that manager Terry Collins would be reassigned within the organization. In making the announcement, Executive VP of Baseball Operations & General Manager, notoriousgman (Gman, NYM), was very adamant in his praise for Collins, and repeatedly thanked him for the work he'd done to get the team into the position they are in going into the 2016 season, as legitimate contenders for the NL pennant and even world title...
The tireless work ethic and knowledge that Collins and his staff brought to the field every day was essential in building this young nucleus, teaching them the game and putting an often, under manned team in position to be successful.. The development of young stars, like Harvey, Degrom, Matz and Conforto are the envy of the league, and that itself is another credit to Collins and staff... Going forward, although Collins would no longer be on the bench during games to mentor his young team, he will still have a very important influence over the organization both on and off the field... Collins will continue to mentor young players, as well as, assist the advanced scouting department in their never ending quest to find the next edge, the next "market efficiency", and not only identify, but most importantly work as a bridge to bring the information from the scouts and analysts to the field, and field staff...
Today, the New York Mets also announced the hiring of Jim Leyland to be their new manager, beginning in the 2016 season... Baseball VP & GM, notoriousgman (Gman, NYM) commended Leyland for his past accomplishments and unquestionable reputation throughout the game as one of the best managers of recent history... Most recently, having led the Detroit Tigers to multiple world series appearances, two AL pennants, and 4 division crowns during a eight year stint as skipper of the Tigers... Prior to coming to Detroit, Leyland won his world series championship in Miami with the 1997 Marlins team, and led the Pittsburgh Pirates to three straight NLCS appearances...
notoriousgman (Gman, NYM), was vocal in stating that it was his belief that in order to take the final step in the rebuilding process and in order to reach the ultimate goal of winning a championship, a team lead by Leyland and his staff is what gave the organization, these players and fans the best opportunity to win... His tactical knowledge of the game between the lines, combined with his handling of not just superstar players, but young key contributors, and the role players in between is what set him apart from most managers at this level... Leyland, himself stated that it is going to be his primary goal this time around to make an effort, each day, each game and down to each inning and maybe each decision to make an effort to include the analytical department and that side of the game, the data guys and their invaluable information into a working harmony with his vast real life experience... It's going to be a challenge, but Leyland is a man who's never backed down from a challenge and his ability to recognize his own wesknesses and work to address them has been a staple of his career since he took his first coaching gig in Chicagos south side, working with Tony LaRussa in 1980...
The team also announced the hiring of hitting coach, Barry Bonds... Having worked with the commissioners office to be sure to address any potential issues before giving Bonds his entrance back into the game... Anther former Leyland player, as well as, former Met, Bobby Bonilla will also serve as the teams first base coach, and Dave Magadan will serve along with Bonds as "special assistant- hitting", and will work with the team in the cages and at batting practice, but will not be in uniform or on the bench during the games. The rest of the staff is expected to be filled out, and announced sometime this week... The general consensus seemed to be that it was very likely that pitching coach Dan Warthen will remain in his role and serve in the same capacity on Leyland's staff.
Today, the New York Mets made the much anticipated announcement that manager Terry Collins would be reassigned within the organization. In making the announcement, Executive VP of Baseball Operations & General Manager, notoriousgman (Gman, NYM), was very adamant in his praise for Collins, and repeatedly thanked him for the work he'd done to get the team into the position they are in going into the 2016 season, as legitimate contenders for the NL pennant and even world title...
The tireless work ethic and knowledge that Collins and his staff brought to the field every day was essential in building this young nucleus, teaching them the game and putting an often, under manned team in position to be successful.. The development of young stars, like Harvey, Degrom, Matz and Conforto are the envy of the league, and that itself is another credit to Collins and staff... Going forward, although Collins would no longer be on the bench during games to mentor his young team, he will still have a very important influence over the organization both on and off the field... Collins will continue to mentor young players, as well as, assist the advanced scouting department in their never ending quest to find the next edge, the next "market efficiency", and not only identify, but most importantly work as a bridge to bring the information from the scouts and analysts to the field, and field staff...
Today, the New York Mets also announced the hiring of Jim Leyland to be their new manager, beginning in the 2016 season... Baseball VP & GM, notoriousgman (Gman, NYM) commended Leyland for his past accomplishments and unquestionable reputation throughout the game as one of the best managers of recent history... Most recently, having led the Detroit Tigers to multiple world series appearances, two AL pennants, and 4 division crowns during a eight year stint as skipper of the Tigers... Prior to coming to Detroit, Leyland won his world series championship in Miami with the 1997 Marlins team, and led the Pittsburgh Pirates to three straight NLCS appearances...
notoriousgman (Gman, NYM), was vocal in stating that it was his belief that in order to take the final step in the rebuilding process and in order to reach the ultimate goal of winning a championship, a team lead by Leyland and his staff is what gave the organization, these players and fans the best opportunity to win... His tactical knowledge of the game between the lines, combined with his handling of not just superstar players, but young key contributors, and the role players in between is what set him apart from most managers at this level... Leyland, himself stated that it is going to be his primary goal this time around to make an effort, each day, each game and down to each inning and maybe each decision to make an effort to include the analytical department and that side of the game, the data guys and their invaluable information into a working harmony with his vast real life experience... It's going to be a challenge, but Leyland is a man who's never backed down from a challenge and his ability to recognize his own wesknesses and work to address them has been a staple of his career since he took his first coaching gig in Chicagos south side, working with Tony LaRussa in 1980...
The team also announced the hiring of hitting coach, Barry Bonds... Having worked with the commissioners office to be sure to address any potential issues before giving Bonds his entrance back into the game... Anther former Leyland player, as well as, former Met, Bobby Bonilla will also serve as the teams first base coach, and Dave Magadan will serve along with Bonds as "special assistant- hitting", and will work with the team in the cages and at batting practice, but will not be in uniform or on the bench during the games. The rest of the staff is expected to be filled out, and announced sometime this week... The general consensus seemed to be that it was very likely that pitching coach Dan Warthen will remain in his role and serve in the same capacity on Leyland's staff.