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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