Braves’ Managers Coming Back in ‘09

Written by Colin on September 18, 2008 – 7:47 pm

The Braves announced today they’re bringing back their entire coaching staff for the 2009 season, promising that Bobby Cox will be joined by Terry Pendleton, Roger McDowell, Eddie Perez, Brian Snitker, Glenn Hubbard, and Chino Cadahia.  It proves that the Braves have faith in their coaches despite the lack of success this season.

One argument is that the Braves’ coaches can’t be blamed for the injuries to the aging pitching staff.  The other is that Cox has mismanaged the bullpen, leading to stressed young arms, and that faulty strength and conditioning led to other injuries.

I have to side with the first argument – it’s not like Cox put together an aging rotation full of has-been stars.  I’m looking forward to seeing some younger pitchers under the tutelage of this experienced coaching staff. What do you think? Is there some blame to be placed on the coaching staff for underperformance, or is it something that can be fixed with the right roster?


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4 Responses to “Braves’ Managers Coming Back in ‘09”

  1. By Brad Harris on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    Bobby Cox is a great manager, and I am glad to see him come back;however, he needs to give up the patience ideology. Jo-Jo needs to go-go, like Chuck James he is not ready to be at the major league level. Would ATL please start fining Francaeour and Escobar for swinging at the first pitch!!! How many men on base have they wasted this year? Way to many to count.

  2. By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    I couldn't agree more about Jo-Jo. He's proven time and time again that he's just not ready for the bigs. 3-11?!

  3. By colin_ake60861 on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    I'd be down with fining Francoeur for swinging first pitch… But Escobar isn't batting horribly – sure he has his moments, but he's been successful overall this year.

  4. By Andrew on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    Francoeur has looked absolutely terrible in bases loaded situations this year. Those PAs give me reason to believe that Francoeur is simply not smart enough to be better than an average major league outfielder. I hope I'm wrong.

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