05-16-2024, 05:26 PM
(05-16-2024, 11:42 AM)The D.O.Z. Wrote: About the only positive that can come out of this month-long swoon is Bell and his hitting coach getting canned. Problem is, who's gonna replace them? In-house options will just be more of the same ole same ole. Ex-Cubs manager that got unceremoniously fired for Craig Counsel? He's an ex-Reds catcher, so you KNOW he's on the short list. Girardi? If you say Showalter I may throw something sharp *in your general direction*
This team is lifeless. That starts at the top. And since Bob and Phil won't fire themselves, someone's head has got to roll, right?! Look no further than Mr. Overmanage and the hitting coach who never batted over .250 in the MiLB when he was a player.
The fight has gone completely out of them. It's really heartbreaking to watch. They made a reputation on never, ever quitting no matter what. Now they look like they just want to get on the plane to the LA and get it over with.
Bell is a problem, no doubt. He's not going anywhere IMO. The Bell family is fairly tight with the ownership group. If anything they will "promote" Bell to a front office position when the season ends. I'd be absolutely shocked if they canned him mid-season, especially this early and with the injuries they've suffered. Gonna be next to impossible to dig out of this hole though.
The record isn't necessarily a death sentence. The lineup as currently constructed is. Hurtibise, Cappel, and Ford being guys that are getting regular playing time alongside Espinal doesn't scream playoff contention.
Unrelated and petty: I think Marte should pay a steep price for his stupidity with the organization. Yeah, it's not likely, but he really hurt them with his decision making. Would he make them that much better? Who knows? He's the only relevant guy missing that has a self-inflicted absence. I really can't stand the guy at this point. I'd ship his ass out of town the second he regained an ounce of value.
