Quote Originally Posted by Cooterpoot View Post
Ok, you tell me why we should hire Gary. I'm listening.
I'm not sure we should hire him but I think he's an extremely strong candidate...here's why.

He's already shown he can get THIS team in position to compete for a natty. Guess what...a lot of these guys are back. Some stability would also be nice. He's proven he can lead this guys and get good results. The pitching hasn't been great but he has been in a tough spot regarding his duties as HC and pitching coach. If we keep him we need to bring in an elite pitching coach which allows Henderson to lead, be the figure head, and delegate duties, which he's shown a willingness to do this year. He has put his ego aside and done what's best for the team...and here we are.

He's done all this without the fact of the players knowing he's THE guy going forward. What was there from keeping them from just saying "screw this, you won't be around next year so I'm doin it my way and I can play for the next guy". The fact that this didn't happen says an awful lot. How this team competes and plays says an awful lot. The chemistry of this team says an awful lot. The ability to sustain multiple blows and keep fighting says an awful lot. How the players react to him says an awful lot...incould go on