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gehrig38 · 05-05-2020, 10:51 PM

“I could not be happier with the way things have gone this first month.”
That was how Mr. Wilson opened our hastily called unexpected meeting.
“Getting Micah to agree to coach in this organization is a hell of a move”
Recently anointed Hall of Famer Micah Tufts had mentioned his desire to get into coaching at the press conference for the hall of fame vote and an ensuing conversation led to him accepting the hitting coaches job at AA Modesto with an understanding his ultimate goal was to be a bench coach at the big league level.
“Word around the league is that you've talked to every GM twice about every player in the league twice!”
That was close to true. I've talked with most every GM about every player on my roster. No one is untouchable.
“I appreciate the appreciation Mr. Wilson but with our organizational buy into this 5-year plan comes some work in making right some of the mistakes I think were made. The first of which is the fact we entered this year with just 2 draft picks in the 1st four rounds. That cannot be the case and I've made it known our desire to get picks in any deal or discussion.”
He then mentioned he had 'noticed' an allocation of almost 6 million “extra” dollars to scouting and player development.
“And that's what I wanted to talk to you about. I think it would be a good thing to allow you access to a larger budget now that I know your plans to spend. So I've informed the other owners that as of today I am increasing the 2010 budget from 62 million to 70.”

BACKROOM CHATTER
The player dev and scouting budgets are given enough to get them both to 5 million this year. The money will be earmarked for those departments and the draft. It's not nearly enough to go wild in the market nor is that the best direction for the plan. Getting form Rustler and Hall of Famer Micah Tufts to join the organization was huge. I am hoping to groom him to one day manage the big club.
Pitching coach Mike Ligon has accepted an offer of 5 years and 550K and will take over the pitching staff.
Hitting coach Alejandro Aguirre also accepts the offer and will coach the offense here for at least the next 4 years.

05-05-2020, 10:51 PM	#22
gehrig38 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Medfield, Mass Posts: 5,992	Early morning meeting with the owner “I could not be happier with the way things have gone this first month.” That was how Mr. Wilson opened our hastily called unexpected meeting. “Getting Micah to agree to coach in this organization is a hell of a move” Recently anointed Hall of Famer Micah Tufts had mentioned his desire to get into coaching at the press conference for the hall of fame vote and an ensuing conversation led to him accepting the hitting coaches job at AA Modesto with an understanding his ultimate goal was to be a bench coach at the big league level. “Word around the league is that you've talked to every GM twice about every player in the league twice!” That was close to true. I've talked with most every GM about every player on my roster. No one is untouchable. “I appreciate the appreciation Mr. Wilson but with our organizational buy into this 5-year plan comes some work in making right some of the mistakes I think were made. The first of which is the fact we entered this year with just 2 draft picks in the 1st four rounds. That cannot be the case and I've made it known our desire to get picks in any deal or discussion.” He then mentioned he had 'noticed' an allocation of almost 6 million “extra” dollars to scouting and player development. “And that's what I wanted to talk to you about. I think it would be a good thing to allow you access to a larger budget now that I know your plans to spend. So I've informed the other owners that as of today I am increasing the 2010 budget from 62 million to 70.” BACKROOM CHATTER The player dev and scouting budgets are given enough to get them both to 5 million this year. The money will be earmarked for those departments and the draft. It's not nearly enough to go wild in the market nor is that the best direction for the plan. Getting form Rustler and Hall of Famer Micah Tufts to join the organization was huge. I am hoping to groom him to one day manage the big club. Pitching coach Mike Ligon has accepted an offer of 5 years and 550K and will take over the pitching staff. Hitting coach Alejandro Aguirre also accepts the offer and will coach the offense here for at least the next 4 years. __________________ The Chicago Iron Pigs 2012-2024 The IBL's first 13 years The Alaska Avalanche 2024-2030 Moving on to my birthplace The San Antonio Silver Stars 2030-2034 From one big state, Alaska, to another, Texas!