Rick Renteria Named New Cubs Manager

[davell]

Oh, I was saying that knowing Acta's going to have to deal with Javy not getting near that total. 200 at bats in Iowa is about the end of his minor league career, in my opinion.

[SouthSideRyan]

I'm assuming davell is being sarcastic.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

I could see the Cubs keeping Baez down until September if they really think he needs to tighten things up, even if on raw talent he could be in the majors immediately.

[davell]

I'm assuming davell is being sarcastic.

Nah, I honestly think Javy in the majors happens sometime in June. And I can see Bryant happening by the trade deadline. I'm just confident in those two.

[SouthSideRyan]

I'm assuming davell is being sarcastic.

Nah, I honestly think Javy in the majors happens sometime in June. And I can see Bryant happening by the trade deadline. I'm just confident in those two.

 

My post was simultaneous with your follow-up. Was talking about your original.

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

I can see Javy in June, but Bryant? I don't think he's going to skip Iowa.

[Gilby]

I can see Javy in June, but Bryant? I don't think he's going to skip Iowa.

 

If he's up by the deadline like davell said, that could be about 3 months at Tennessee and 1 at Iowa, or 2 and 2. Javy spent about 2 months at Double-A. Bryant doing the same is definitely the positive/aggressive outlook but not totally out of the question with a prospect as good as he is.

[gscool89]

Doesn't Theo and company require 600 at-bats or whatever in AAA before a call-up so they don't rush him like they did with Rizzo in San Diego? Or will that just not apply for Baez because he can probably mash ML pitching right now.

[Guest]

Doesn't Theo and company require 600 at-bats or whatever in AAA before a call-up so they don't rush him like they did with Rizzo in San Diego? Or will that just not apply for Baez because he can probably mash ML pitching right now.

 

That was more than likely primarily a restriction on Rizzo for financial reasons.

[gocubs2118]

Doesn't Theo and company require 600 at-bats or whatever in AAA before a call-up so they don't rush him like they did with Rizzo in San Diego? Or will that just not apply for Baez because he can probably mash ML pitching right now.

 

No, Junior Lake didn't even have 200 at bats in AAA before getting called up.

[Cubfanintheknow]

Acta probably would have been better off had he not tossed in the "2,000 at-bats." Obviously, minor league at-bats are looked at qualitatively and quantitatively. So it's tough to really assign a number. But his overall sentiment still sounds good.

 

But here's a question: is there anything a manager can do to soften the transition of a player who may have been rushed? Should they sit and watch some pitchers or players? Or do they keep trotting them out there?

[Guest]

Acta probably would have been better off had he not tossed in the "2,000 at-bats." Obviously, minor league at-bats are looked at qualitatively and quantitatively. So it's tough to really assign a number. But his overall sentiment still sounds good.

 

But here's a question: is there anything a manager can do to soften the transition of a player who may have been rushed? Should they sit and watch some pitchers or players? Or do they keep trotting them out there?

Give them a work/days off schedule in three team/series blocks and stick to the schedule. Let them know they aren't going to be benched due to performance. Obviously If they tank you adjust the schedule. But giving them a defined playing schedule may help to keep the player from pressing. Also lots and lots of reps in the field on off days and before the game.

[Guest]

Acta probably would have been better off had he not tossed in the "2,000 at-bats." Obviously, minor league at-bats are looked at qualitatively and quantitatively. So it's tough to really assign a number. But his overall sentiment still sounds good.

 

But here's a question: is there anything a manager can do to soften the transition of a player who may have been rushed? Should they sit and watch some pitchers or players? Or do they keep trotting them out there?

 

 

I think it depends on the individual. The best managers can adjust their approach by understanding their players.

[Guest]

Carrie Muskat ‏@CarrieMuskat 1m

#Cubs are interviewing Padres coach Rick Renteria today in California, and will talk to Rays coach Dave Martinez

[Guest]

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[illiniguy]

Carrie Muskat ‏@CarrieMuskat 1m

#Cubs are interviewing Padres coach Rick Renteria today in California, and will talk to Rays coach Dave Martinez

Good lord, I really want Martinez, but that's gonna torch the Sandberg bridge.

[imb]

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HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO SAY NO TO THIS GUY HOLY [expletive] WHAT A MAN

[Sabermetrician]

Martinez is going to interview on Wednesday.

[treebird]

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ll3t16CMhD1qccki6.jpg

 

HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO SAY NO TO THIS GUY HOLY [expletive] WHAT A MAN

 

did not know dave martinez looked like that.

 

is he all smart and stuff? i would like a guy who looks like that to be our manager, but only if he is all smart and stuff.

[imb]

i would sac bunt through a brick wall for a man that looked like that cmon now

[sneakypower]

he's my top choice, him or Lovullo

[treebird]

i would sac bunt through a brick wall for a man that looked like that cmon now

 

plus @BestFansStLouis would be nothing be retweets of cardinals fans talking about how the cubs' manager looks like a terrorist

 

I'M IN

[Guest]

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HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO SAY NO TO THIS GUY HOLY [expletive] WHAT A MAN

 

did not know dave martinez looked like that.

 

is he all smart and stuff? i would like a guy who looks like that to be our manager, but only if he is all smart and stuff.

 

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/qa-dave-martinez-tampa-bay-bench-coach/

 

not in love with all that aggressive baserunning base stealy talk or the bunting and "make stuff happen" stuff

 

http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2013-08-20/sports/os-hs-tampa-bay-rays-bench-coach-future-prospects-20130820_1_bench-coach-tampa-bay-rays-joe-maddon

[jersey cubs fan]

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ll3t16CMhD1qccki6.jpg

 

HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO SAY NO TO THIS GUY HOLY [expletive] WHAT A MAN

 

Looks Dothraki. Does he have bells in his hair?

[Guest]

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ll3t16CMhD1qccki6.jpg

 

HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO SAY NO TO THIS GUY HOLY [expletive] WHAT A MAN

 

Looks Dothraki. Does he have bells in his hair?

He must have been bested in a fight very recently. He wears his shame with a smile.