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gehrig38 · 05-06-2020, 01:23 AM

Gentleman, we have a plethora of long-range goals and we have already gone over them in-depth. Our more immediate goals are to put a respectable product on the field this year with less than a full roster of ABL quality players.
Individually there are a few things I am looking for.
Jon, I want Orozco to play every day and hitting in every spot. No pinch-hitting for him, he needs exposure to late and close at-bats as soon and as often as possible. The fans might not like it but when we leave this room I know the mandate and will understand moves made, not made, as a result of this meeting. We also need Kardell to get at-bats, as many as possible. His ceiling is high and the sooner he gets exposure the better.
I know Efrain expects to be an everyday guy but that's just not going to happen. Having said that let's make sure he stays fresh, gets his at bats and is the presence we need on the bench and in the clubhouse. Josh I would like to know how that goes as the season progresses.
Mike, both Pope and Wagner are as young as they come and I know you know that. I'd prefer Trevor stays in the 100 pitch range at least for the first month or two until we see how his arm bounces back. But in saying that the sooner he gets to make pitches in later game situations with the score close the better. You know that's not teachable, that's all about the experience.
I know you two both agreed that Jeremy should start from the bottom up in the bullpen, with long relief innings to start and go from there.
The injury to Tommy is huge, but it's done and we have to focus on moving ahead. I know you guys are going to go with Chris as the closer and I absolutely back you on this. Our pen is setup to provide you with L/R options later game but that's clearly on you as the games and situations present themselves.
Guys this is the definition of the 'long haul'. I expect within 5 years to be contenders and that starts tomorrow. I want a team that plays the game in a fashion that leaves our opponents, win or lose, knowing who they played.
If for any reason we run into discipline issues I have your backs 100%. But that comes with a huge caveat. I have to trust that when and where those things crop up they're taken care of IN the clubhouse or in the manager's office and I don't have to deal with media questions about **** they should have never heard in the first place.
There aren't many men in that locker room that will likely be here 5 years from now when this gets fun, but that does not change the approach for a second. It's about playing the game right and winning every single night. I know and you know that's not going to happen, but that should never change the player's perception of your expectations.
Good luck gentleman.

05-06-2020, 01:23 AM	#30
gehrig38 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Medfield, Mass Posts: 5,992	Opening day staff meeting Gentleman, we have a plethora of long-range goals and we have already gone over them in-depth. Our more immediate goals are to put a respectable product on the field this year with less than a full roster of ABL quality players. Individually there are a few things I am looking for. Jon, I want Orozco to play every day and hitting in every spot. No pinch-hitting for him, he needs exposure to late and close at-bats as soon and as often as possible. The fans might not like it but when we leave this room I know the mandate and will understand moves made, not made, as a result of this meeting. We also need Kardell to get at-bats, as many as possible. His ceiling is high and the sooner he gets exposure the better. I know Efrain expects to be an everyday guy but that's just not going to happen. Having said that let's make sure he stays fresh, gets his at bats and is the presence we need on the bench and in the clubhouse. Josh I would like to know how that goes as the season progresses. Mike, both Pope and Wagner are as young as they come and I know you know that. I'd prefer Trevor stays in the 100 pitch range at least for the first month or two until we see how his arm bounces back. But in saying that the sooner he gets to make pitches in later game situations with the score close the better. You know that's not teachable, that's all about the experience. I know you two both agreed that Jeremy should start from the bottom up in the bullpen, with long relief innings to start and go from there. The injury to Tommy is huge, but it's done and we have to focus on moving ahead. I know you guys are going to go with Chris as the closer and I absolutely back you on this. Our pen is setup to provide you with L/R options later game but that's clearly on you as the games and situations present themselves. Guys this is the definition of the 'long haul'. I expect within 5 years to be contenders and that starts tomorrow. I want a team that plays the game in a fashion that leaves our opponents, win or lose, knowing who they played. If for any reason we run into discipline issues I have your backs 100%. But that comes with a huge caveat. I have to trust that when and where those things crop up they're taken care of IN the clubhouse or in the manager's office and I don't have to deal with media questions about **** they should have never heard in the first place. There aren't many men in that locker room that will likely be here 5 years from now when this gets fun, but that does not change the approach for a second. It's about playing the game right and winning every single night. I know and you know that's not going to happen, but that should never change the player's perception of your expectations. Good luck gentleman. __________________ 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!