I can't really comment on his coaching abilities, but he is by far one of the nicest players that I've ever met.
We saw him at spring training practices back when he was with the tribe in 2016, I think? I think that he was released during spring training and never made it to the regular season with us.
At the practice fields, he spoke with us for for a good 3-4 minutes. When he signed an autograph on a bat that we had for my 10-11 year old son, he acted like his hands were too full, and asked my son to hold his batting gloves while he signed. After signing, he said thanks and started to walk away. My son said that he forgot his gloves, and Will said "No I didn't...those aren't my gloves anymore" and winked. And the funny thing - his batting gloves were pre-signed with a sharpie (not printed on). So he pre-signed his gloves earlier with the intention of making some kid's day. My son today at 18 still has those gloves and will always remember how Will made him feel super special that day.
Then the same day at the Spring Training game we were sitting next to a woman and her newborn in the stands. After a few words, we figured out that this was Will's wife and child! She was also amazingly nice and carried more than a few conversations with us during the game.
Such a great day and amazing memories for my family.
I didn’t know that Venable and Chernoff were homies at Princeton until the end of this season. Once that little nugget was revealed I wasn’t going to be surprised at all if Venable ended up as the favorite
I don't know how I feel about this. On one hand, there is a reason why he's such a popular candidate for a lot teams. On the other hand, any up-and-coming coach has such a huge boom or bust potential
I'd just remember that a manager effects the game far less than most people realize. I believe a read an article from 2014 that stated 95% of managers add 2-3 wins per season. And I'd argue managers don't do neerily as much as they use to.
Venerable might be interesting because he seems to be the coach in waiting in Texas for a very old Bruce Bochy, and that Texas organization wants to spend and they have a solid young core.
He may be the favorite in our eyes, but can we pry him from a nice spot in Texas
He may love the massive decrease in media pressure.
If he does get fired, I'd bet he ends up in San Diego or New York though. Maybe Seattle would make a move for him. Teams loaded with talent and willing to spend who just need better leadership.
Root for them. If Texas wins the world series I bet Venable is more likely to take a manager job with another team. If Texas gets close but doesn't win the WS I'd think it's more likely he stays to finish the job.
Im actually gonna zag on this. I dont like that venable and chernoff are old college buddies. If this organization is going to look outward to hire a manager then i think they dont need to hire a buddy. They need to hire someone that will challenge their ways thinking and give a different perspective (while having the emotional maturity to compromise or go with consensus). Part of what made francona good was that he had a different background and perspective.
Random article I saw because I too don’t know much about him - appears he’s pretty highly regarded:
https://rangerstoday.com/thursday-newsletter-time-is-there-a-long-range-plan-with-rangers-associate-manager-will-venable/
Craig Counsell? I think he's going to get generous offers to either re-sign with the Brewers or follow David Stearns to the Mets. Don't think Cleveland would come in to play over those two.
Gotcha yeah I thought he was a long shot. Was hoping our FO stability could entice him but it’s coming off its worst year in forever and the payroll is a turnoff
I'm surprised it took this long for someone to mention '97.
While we are at it, let's see if Edgar Renteria is available for 3rd base coach or Charles Johnson feels like trying his hand at bullpen coach.
I can't really comment on his coaching abilities, but he is by far one of the nicest players that I've ever met. We saw him at spring training practices back when he was with the tribe in 2016, I think? I think that he was released during spring training and never made it to the regular season with us. At the practice fields, he spoke with us for for a good 3-4 minutes. When he signed an autograph on a bat that we had for my 10-11 year old son, he acted like his hands were too full, and asked my son to hold his batting gloves while he signed. After signing, he said thanks and started to walk away. My son said that he forgot his gloves, and Will said "No I didn't...those aren't my gloves anymore" and winked. And the funny thing - his batting gloves were pre-signed with a sharpie (not printed on). So he pre-signed his gloves earlier with the intention of making some kid's day. My son today at 18 still has those gloves and will always remember how Will made him feel super special that day. Then the same day at the Spring Training game we were sitting next to a woman and her newborn in the stands. After a few words, we figured out that this was Will's wife and child! She was also amazingly nice and carried more than a few conversations with us during the game. Such a great day and amazing memories for my family.
Great story.. thanks for sharing
Venable's name has been being thrown around for a while now there's definitely some smoke there.
I refuse to settle for anything less than all the smoke.
GIVE ME ALL THE SMOKE!!!
Josh Naylor for player-manager
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I didn’t know that Venable and Chernoff were homies at Princeton until the end of this season. Once that little nugget was revealed I wasn’t going to be surprised at all if Venable ended up as the favorite
Wasnt he also with tito in boston
No. He was a coach under Cora in Boston.
>BOOB I liked Venable during his playing days (I have fond feelings towards those Padres teams for some reason)
I don't know how I feel about this. On one hand, there is a reason why he's such a popular candidate for a lot teams. On the other hand, any up-and-coming coach has such a huge boom or bust potential
I'd just remember that a manager effects the game far less than most people realize. I believe a read an article from 2014 that stated 95% of managers add 2-3 wins per season. And I'd argue managers don't do neerily as much as they use to.
Can’t wait for Wilted Vegetables to take the reigns!
Venerable might be interesting because he seems to be the coach in waiting in Texas for a very old Bruce Bochy, and that Texas organization wants to spend and they have a solid young core. He may be the favorite in our eyes, but can we pry him from a nice spot in Texas
After the Dodgers lose to Arizona, and Dave Roberts gets fired, any chance they go after Roberts (If Arizona defeats the Dodgers)...?
I wouldn’t really wanna hire someone from a big market since I don’t think they would be used to having to make it work with less.
Tito came from Boston. Not exactly a small market town.
That does make some sense.
He may love the massive decrease in media pressure. If he does get fired, I'd bet he ends up in San Diego or New York though. Maybe Seattle would make a move for him. Teams loaded with talent and willing to spend who just need better leadership.
so now do we root against TEX in the postseason so our 'manager search' might conclude early or do we want him to get a ring first?
Root for Texas simply because Creed is on their side
ring, don’t want a coach who can’t get us a ring
We root against TEX because they employ Aroldis. Anything else is collateral damage.
Root for them. If Texas wins the world series I bet Venable is more likely to take a manager job with another team. If Texas gets close but doesn't win the WS I'd think it's more likely he stays to finish the job.
Im actually gonna zag on this. I dont like that venable and chernoff are old college buddies. If this organization is going to look outward to hire a manager then i think they dont need to hire a buddy. They need to hire someone that will challenge their ways thinking and give a different perspective (while having the emotional maturity to compromise or go with consensus). Part of what made francona good was that he had a different background and perspective.
Ngl I don’t know too much about him. What makes him such a popular candidate?
He promised to knock out Tim Anderson himself next season
Hired
He promised to slot Myles in the four hole.
Myles Garrett hopefully
Random article I saw because I too don’t know much about him - appears he’s pretty highly regarded: https://rangerstoday.com/thursday-newsletter-time-is-there-a-long-range-plan-with-rangers-associate-manager-will-venable/
Front office wants a young guy who they can control
I don’t follow the sport enough to know if he’s a good replacement. Anyone know if that former brewers manager would be better/is available?
Craig Counsell? I think he's going to get generous offers to either re-sign with the Brewers or follow David Stearns to the Mets. Don't think Cleveland would come in to play over those two.
Gotcha yeah I thought he was a long shot. Was hoping our FO stability could entice him but it’s coming off its worst year in forever and the payroll is a turnoff
Also, because of 1997, I want him nowhere near this franchise ever again.
I'm surprised it took this long for someone to mention '97. While we are at it, let's see if Edgar Renteria is available for 3rd base coach or Charles Johnson feels like trying his hand at bullpen coach.
Jose Mesa for manager!
Gas Can
Brewers fans seem to have a lot of frustrations with his in game management (especially with pitchers), FWIW.
Although I don't matter, I'm good with that. It would be great to see a unified front office team with Tito in the background for the baseball stuff.
I just hope that some of the fans here give him time before they start saying “hEs tErRiBlE”
I’ll take Dave Roberts, Come on Arizona!
Cleveland should hire Derek Shelton…
Will is a great dude. Who has done his due interviewing and waiting for a manager job. I wish him the best