Macha is the Man in Milwaukee
-Dexter Sports
5:12 PM
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The Brewers didn't waste anytime announcing their new manager. Ken Macha will come into Milwaukee, to give the Brewers someone to evaluate outside of the organization. Macha was offered the job six years ago, but eventually decided to stick with the Oakland A's vacant position.
Macha is expected to keep on pitching coach Mike Maddux, first base coach Ed Sedar and bullpen coach Bill Castro. Former bench coach and manager Dale Sveum might be retained as well at some capacity.
Macha saw a lot of success with Oakland in his four years of service, but ultmately "dissconnected" with general manager Billy Beane.
I think this is a great move for the Brewers. It gives them those eyes from outside the organization. It will be interesting to see it this effects the "ways" of the Brewer front office. Losing Jack Zduriencik will defintely hurt scouting. But adding Macha might improve the actually development of players in the Brewers organization.
Other Notes:
5:12 PM
Dexter-Sports Inbox
The Brewers didn't waste anytime announcing their new manager. Ken Macha will come into Milwaukee, to give the Brewers someone to evaluate outside of the organization. Macha was offered the job six years ago, but eventually decided to stick with the Oakland A's vacant position.
Macha is expected to keep on pitching coach Mike Maddux, first base coach Ed Sedar and bullpen coach Bill Castro. Former bench coach and manager Dale Sveum might be retained as well at some capacity.
Macha saw a lot of success with Oakland in his four years of service, but ultmately "dissconnected" with general manager Billy Beane.
I think this is a great move for the Brewers. It gives them those eyes from outside the organization. It will be interesting to see it this effects the "ways" of the Brewer front office. Losing Jack Zduriencik will defintely hurt scouting. But adding Macha might improve the actually development of players in the Brewers organization.
Other Notes:
- Mike Jacobs will now be the Royal's first baseman of the "current future." The Royals acquired him from the Marlins for pitcher Leo Nunez. Jacobs should fill the void, until first rounder Eric Hosmer makes his way to the big leagues. If he can stay healthy, this could be a great deal for Kansas City.
- The White Sox declined options on outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. and catcher Toby Hall. Whoo-hoo, now Griffey can go back home to Seattle (I can hope right?).
- Are the Yankees gunning for Manny? According the the New York Post, GM Brian Cashman didn't deny that he had interest in the slugger. I still think this is his best destination beyond the warm sun-shinin' city of Los Angeles.
- John Fay says that the Reds have begun talking to free agents David Weathers, Jerry Hairston Jr., Mike Lincoln, Javy Valentin and Jeremy Affeldt. Fay notes that it is unlikely all will be back next season.
- Check out this crazy story. One Japanese pitcher is hoping that he can make a run at becoming a major leaguer. How did he do it? He asked 12 professional Japanese teams to pass up on him.
- Could Chad Cordero get a lot of play in the free agent market? It's quite possible. Many teams could inquire, especially the loser of the K-Rod sweepstakes. Cordero was cut from the Nationals today.
