Yankees get permission to talk to Mazzone

[EricG]

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[treebird]

wow. what's the record for highest-paid pitching coach? is there any reason we shouldn't see that tripled here?

[Jehrico]

I'm torn on how I feel about that. On one hand, I'd hate to see him go to the Yanks. On the other hand, I'd be glad to get him out of the NL where we wouldn't have to face his pitchers as much.

[BigbadB]

I'm sure the money is good in NY, but I don't know why he would be the slightest bit interested in working in that cut throat environment.

[CubinNY]

Much ado about nothing, IMO. I cannot see him working for the Boss.

[USSoccer]

See, why didn't we do that?

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

At this stage in his career, I can't see Mazzone working for anyone but the Braves, but stranger things have happened.

[adamb0719]

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2194032

 

The New York Yankees have received permission to speak with Atlanta Braves longtime pitching coach Leo Mazzone, MLB.com reported Monday.

 

Mazzone, who has been on Atlanta's staff with manager Bobby Cox since June 1990, is considered one of the top pitching coaches in the majors, helping the Braves win 14 consecutive division titles and one World Series title.

 

According to the report, a source confirmed that the Yankees had asked for and received permission to speak with Mazzone, though it is unclear when the two sides will meet. Mazzone has one year remaining on his contract with the Braves.

 

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, whose contract expires at the end of October, did not return calls seeking comment.

 

Mel Stottlemyre announced last week that he would not return to Joe Torre's staff next season, saying he was tired of the constant criticism and the division between the New York and Tampa factions of the Yankees organization.

 

Torre has yet to address the media following New York's American League Division Series loss to the Angels, though he is expected to do so sometime this week.

 

Mazzone, who turned 57 on Sunday, had a positive impact on Jaret Wright during the pitcher's year-and-a-half stint in Atlanta. Wright endorsed the idea of Mazzone taking over for Stottlemyre last week.

 

"He helped me out a lot, and he's done that for a lot of years with a lot of guys," Wright told MLB.com. "He's a professional. I think he could do a good job."

[erik316wttn]

At least George is throwing money at the right personnel this time.

[adamb0719]

At least George is throwing money at the right personnel this time.

 

I wish the Cubs would have gotten permission to talk to him.

[erik316wttn]

At least George is throwing money at the right personnel this time.

 

I wish the Cubs would have gotten permission to talk to him.

 

Why can't they? And why would the Braves risk losing arguably the best pitching coach ever?

[kaseyi]

Wow...2 threads on this and not 1 closed yet...

 

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[adamb0719]

Wow...2 threads on this and not 1 closed yet...

 

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Man, I checked Rivalries, but not Transactions. Sorry :oops:

[Roast]

If I had Yankee-style money, i'd pay him 11 Trillion dollars.

 

 

 

per game.

[NorthsideAvenger]

link

 

Not a chance. Mazzone and Cox have been friends for a long time. When Bobby hangs 'em up, so will Mazzone, but Leo will not leave Atlanta, period. Even this is out of Steinbrenner's reach.

[ZMovieman]

I think I read an article a few weeks back in the Tribune that said Mazzone grew up a Yankees fan. Could be wrong. That being said, Mazzone stays with the Braves. 14 consecutive division titles and job security? He has it made.

[TheDude]

I'm not sure I understand why the Braves would allow this. I understand allowing other teams to talk to personnel when the position available is a promotion and allows the person to further their career.

 

But this would just be a lateral move. Why would the Braves allow their heralded pitching coach to make a lateral move to a competitor?

[BigbadB]

I'm not sure I understand why the Braves would allow this. I understand allowing other teams to talk to personnel when the position available is a promotion and allows the person to further their career.

 

But this would just be a lateral move. Why would the Braves allow their heralded pitching coach to make a lateral move to a competitor?

 

Why shouldn't they? That's exactly how you keep people happy. If you have built a successful organization that goes out and wins year in and year out, and you owe part of that success to the person who is being contacted, why not give that person the freedom to go out and see if they would like to increase their salary or take the success to another team or for whatever reason that person wishes. If he stays, it just says that much more about what you've accomplished. If he leaves, you'll have a hard time replacing him.

 

I don't see any reason why he would want to leave. Offer away, but it doesn't mean he'll accept.

[treebird]

does anyone know how much he's making now?

 

i have no idea whatsoever what the payscale is like for pitching coaches.

[Banedon]

Mazzone nixes Yanks, but still talking to O's

[FloridaCubbie]

does anyone know how much he's making now?

 

i have no idea whatsoever what the payscale is like for pitching coaches.

They said he made 200k last year on PTI.

[adamb0719]

Just heard on the radio Mazzone is definately an Oriole now? That is very shocking.

 

EDIT: Just found thread in Transactions.

[TheDude]

I'm not sure I understand why the Braves would allow this. I understand allowing other teams to talk to personnel when the position available is a promotion and allows the person to further their career.

 

But this would just be a lateral move. Why would the Braves allow their heralded pitching coach to make a lateral move to a competitor?

 

Why shouldn't they? That's exactly how you keep people happy. If you have built a successful organization that goes out and wins year in and year out, and you owe part of that success to the person who is being contacted, why not give that person the freedom to go out and see if they would like to increase their salary or take the success to another team or for whatever reason that person wishes. If he stays, it just says that much more about what you've accomplished. If he leaves, you'll have a hard time replacing him.

 

I don't see any reason why he would want to leave. Offer away, but it doesn't mean he'll accept.

Then why bother having contracts? I understand it is a gentlemen's reward, or whatever, but I can see no conceivable reason why the Braves would willingly make their own organization weaker without any compensation, and without furthering the career of the man walking away.