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gehrig38 · 05-02-2013, 10:42 AM

HIRINGS/FIRINGS
Team Trainer Ricco Cotichini has decided to retire. At 60 something years old it's not unexpected. He was a pioneer and arguably the best trainer in pro sports.

We have informed Roberto Martinez that the 10.87M club option will not be picked up. Not what we wanted here. The plan will be to give his spot to 24 year old Rob Bright, our 1st rounder last year. And rather than just cut him loose for the pick, we've decided to try and work a 'sign and trade' out with him, with full disclosure up front that this is our plan.

FIRED
GM Enrico Parra Green Bay Blizzard Spent last 9 years as Blizzard GM, helping them to 1 division title and 5 playoff appearances.
MGR Rick Spencer Green Bay Blizzard Not sure what these two could have done. They went 85-77 but had the misfortune of being in our division. Bench Coach Jack Gordon has been given the job to manage after 5 years on their bench. He managed San Antonio in 2018 to a post season berth.
GM Jack Kane Edmonton Trappers Was the GM in Staten Island in 2017, then Edmonton for last 6 years. His teams have never qualified for the post season.
MGR Roland Slaughter Edmonton Trappers Roland took over the final 32 games in Edmonton and the club went 16-16.
GM Eugene Eichler New Hampshire GM'd the Roughriders to the 1st 2 IBL World Series titles, came to New Hampshire after his 1 year in Michigan. Helped them reach their 1st playoff appearance in his 1st season, record has dropped each season since.
MGR Jesus Valentin Baltimore Colts His 2nd go round here in Baltimore. Spent 2016-2019 as manager of the Knights where he managed them to playoff appearances all 5 years, winning manager of the year in 2019. He managed the Colts from 2012-15, then 2021 through this year. This was his worst season ever as a manager, the Colts going 67-95.
MGR Kiyonori Kohara San Jose Sharks The league, and professional baseball's first Japanese manager. After back to back 63-99 seasons he was let go.
GM Elmer Simms New Orleans Voodoo GM in Tulsa (2012) Arizona (2015-2021) Philadelphia last year and New Orleans this year. His teams have made 1 playoff appearance (AZ 2018).

05-02-2013, 10:42 AM	#1530
gehrig38 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Medfield, Mass Posts: 5,509	Hirings, firings and retirings... HIRINGS/FIRINGS Team Trainer Ricco Cotichini has decided to retire. At 60 something years old it's not unexpected. He was a pioneer and arguably the best trainer in pro sports. We have informed Roberto Martinez that the 10.87M club option will not be picked up. Not what we wanted here. The plan will be to give his spot to 24 year old Rob Bright, our 1st rounder last year. And rather than just cut him loose for the pick, we've decided to try and work a 'sign and trade' out with him, with full disclosure up front that this is our plan. FIRED GM Enrico Parra Green Bay Blizzard Spent last 9 years as Blizzard GM, helping them to 1 division title and 5 playoff appearances. MGR Rick Spencer Green Bay Blizzard Not sure what these two could have done. They went 85-77 but had the misfortune of being in our division. Bench Coach Jack Gordon has been given the job to manage after 5 years on their bench. He managed San Antonio in 2018 to a post season berth. GM Jack Kane Edmonton Trappers Was the GM in Staten Island in 2017, then Edmonton for last 6 years. His teams have never qualified for the post season. MGR Roland Slaughter Edmonton Trappers Roland took over the final 32 games in Edmonton and the club went 16-16. GM Eugene Eichler New Hampshire GM'd the Roughriders to the 1st 2 IBL World Series titles, came to New Hampshire after his 1 year in Michigan. Helped them reach their 1st playoff appearance in his 1st season, record has dropped each season since. MGR Jesus Valentin Baltimore Colts His 2nd go round here in Baltimore. Spent 2016-2019 as manager of the Knights where he managed them to playoff appearances all 5 years, winning manager of the year in 2019. He managed the Colts from 2012-15, then 2021 through this year. This was his worst season ever as a manager, the Colts going 67-95. MGR Kiyonori Kohara San Jose Sharks The league, and professional baseball's first Japanese manager. After back to back 63-99 seasons he was let go. GM Elmer Simms New Orleans Voodoo GM in Tulsa (2012) Arizona (2015-2021) Philadelphia last year and New Orleans this year. His teams have made 1 playoff appearance (AZ 2018).