Hey everyone, sorry for the lack of blogging lately. I thought I had a couple of big diamondback fans lined up before the season and well they never logged in to blog lol! So here I am blogging about the Diamondbacks firing Bob Melvin as manager. Sure seems pretty early in the season to be making a move but I guess management thought it would be the best option.
A.J. Hinch, the vice president for player development has been promoted to manager as he hopes to have better success with the young guys than Melvin did in 2009. The 34-year-old Hinch is a former major league catcher with no professional managerial experience. His promotion was first reported by radio station KTAR.
In a weak West Division, the D-backs are currently 8.5 games out of first place with a 12-17 record. Injuries to Brandon Webb and Stephen Drew really has hurt the team. Combine that with terrible starts by Conor Jackson and Mark Reynolds and there is your reason why the team has been so bad so far.
So will Hinch be able to turn things around? Especially with no professional managerial experience? I don’t think so…
May 8th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Great choice in hiring AJ. He is a consummate professional and his work ethic is unmatched. Congratulations to AJ and his family as well as the Arizona Diamondback family and fans. I can say with certainty, you will not be disappointed. From an early age he exhibited an amazing ability to lead others. I am sure you will hear from many people whom will credit AJ with helping them in many ways- and not just sports. I look forward to watching him and the DBacks succeed.
May 17th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
I wonder if Bob Melvin wold still be the obvious preference if Webb and Drew had avoided injury, and Hudson and Quentin were still on the roster. I see organization issues and bad luck being the key factors, as opposed to his ineptitude. I wish Aj a lot of luck but think he will be strong on development but not on improving the standings this year.
December 9th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
http://talksportsphilly.com/?p=1307
^^^analysis on three way deal