I've heard he is a leading candidate for the job, but may turn it down to stay in Boston. What's the deal?
2007-10-31 23:07:04 · 11 answers · asked by P.I. Stingray 6 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Wasn't Joel Skinner in the running?
Because of the situation the Pirates find themselves in, you'd think no-one with previous managerial experience would touch the job. Skinner has links with the new GM Neal Huntingdon and is young enough to relate to the players.
I'm quite surprised no-one's mentioned the AAA affiliate Indianapolis boss, he seems to do well in getting the prospects to the MLB on a very tight budget.
2007-11-01 08:59:39 · answer #1 · answered by Neil B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a couple of things to consider. One: Boston has to be paying him more than the Pirates could offer. Two: Why in the world would Farrell want to leave something that he's had a hand in creating with the Red Sox? The Sox will be very good for several years and I'm sure Farrell wants to be part of it.
Bottom line is that the Pirates can't afford him.
2007-11-01 10:37:11 · answer #2 · answered by The Mick 7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's not necessarily leading. The Pirates are going to interview White Sox third base coach Joey Cora, who is a great baseball mind.
2007-11-01 08:53:04 · answer #3 · answered by Js_5 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He wants the Indians job when it opens up in two years. I think that going to the Pirates would be a bad move until Pittsburgh starts making some good GM decisions.
2007-11-01 08:36:43 · answer #4 · answered by josh_huth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he has any sense, and everyone else for that matter...they will stay far far away from that job. Jim Tracy went there and look what happened to him. Managerial suicide. He will never get another managing job in MLB. Avoid the Pirates like they're the plague.
2007-11-01 08:52:28 · answer #5 · answered by M.M.12 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is very possible, but he is loved in Boston and did a great job. Many players think that he is the best that they have ever had. Plus he has never managed before and those are 2 completly different jobs.
I hope he stays..but thats just me.
2007-11-01 15:11:16 · answer #6 · answered by Bella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i heard that the leading candidate is joey cora, the w/sox 3th base coach
2007-11-01 06:22:24 · answer #7 · answered by Ang P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope not.
He has done wonders with those pitchers that can't be touched.
He's a great coach and a great guy.I hope he stays in Boston.
2007-11-01 08:49:23 · answer #8 · answered by ♥redsoxfan♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe, but the Pirates will suck in 08 no matter who they are managed by.
2007-11-01 13:29:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way. The Pirates would not be a good fit for him.
2007-11-01 06:39:00 · answer #10 · answered by Jazzy 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋