If not Molitor, then who?

[Doomtints]

 

Doogie just said that there have been no contract talks between Molitor and Jim Pohlad or the front office.  As his current contract is up at season's end, and we're already into August, this makes things pretty clear.

 

So if Molitor is indeed not retained, who would you want to see at the helm?

 

If the Twins move on, I would guess it would be to someone we have not heard of much in Twins Territory. New blood. Who could be ready in the Cleveland or Texas clubhouses?

[Hrbowski]

 

It might be awkward with Joe on the roster, but Mauer just impresses the heck out of me. He kmows the yoing players on roster, and on the way up, andnhis teams at every level seem to perform.

Alomar could be very interesting!

Anyone remember which Martinez the Twins were talking to a couple years ago for a coaching spot? First name is escaping me at the moment.

Dave Martinez, who is the Cubs bench coach. I think that the Cubs assistant hitting coach Eric Hinske would have a shot at the job.

[mickeymental]

joe mauer: player/manager.

[mudcat14]

Ozzie!

 

[GCTF]

Anyone willing to agree to a clause in their contract that they won't sac bunt before the 8th inning

[jctwins]

 

Ozzie!

 

I was just about to post an "In before anyone says Ozzie." You beat me by 4 minutes.

[h2oface]

 

joe mauer: player/manager.

 

Just think of the fiery passion he would bring to the team as a manager..........

[dgwills]

Outside of the Twins organization I really don't know what's out there. I'm pretty sure Joe Maddon or Terry Francona aren't coming here. Internally I'd have to go with Glynn. He's been successful and deserves a shot. I think Mientkiewicz would wear on mlb players after a 162 game season. Jake Mauer would always have his brothers shadow looming over him and I think the team could use a break from the Mauer's after Joe's contract is up. 

Of course these are pretty half assed opinion's. I don't really know any of them.

[Platoon]

I like the fact that Doug M. Seems to be a disciplinarian. And I do think you can pull that off if you are fair about it. He has been pretty successful and has a little fire inside. I agree with the poster that if he doesn't get the call, it's time to change orginisations. Mauer, good or bad, is hamstrung by Joe. But my bet is its some young unknown, and if it is, hopefully fluent in Spanish. It's where the game is at today.

[Mr. Brooks]

Can someone expand on their thoughts on why Mauer managing Mauer would be a conflict?

[DJSim22]

Gimenez, C,P,DH,Manager!

[Puckett34]

I hear the bench coach for the Diamondbacks has some managerial experience.  Was quite successful in the Upper Midwest.

 

 

I'm joking.  Gardy isn't coming back.

 

 

[Thrylos]

Someone who is young enough, has not been recycled a few times, and comes from a long tradition of wining.   Almost has to be external.

[mikelink45]

I am in favor of bringing Molitor back.  Give him a real team - one with a full rotation, a true bullpen and even a bench.  A lot of managers look really good when their product is good. 

[yarnivek1972]

I am in favor of bringing Molitor back. Give him a real team - one with a full rotation, a true bullpen and even a bench. A lot of managers look really good when their product is good.

The problem remains that Molitor is not good with inexperienced players. The Twins are always going to have some in key roles. Including next year. Possibly guys like Reed, Chargois, Burdi maybe, Gonsalves, Romero, Garver, Gordon maybe. Those guys and likely others will be around next year and at some point will need to be put in key spots. I think part of the reason some of these guys aren't up already is that Falvine doesn't want Molitor to have too great an influence. Another reason that Molitor could be out after the minor league seasons end.

[mickeymental]

 

Just think of the fiery passion he would bring to the team as a manager..........

think of it as $11.5 million for each job. what a bargain!

[mikelink45]

 

The problem remains that Molitor is not good with inexperienced players. The Twins are always going to have some in key roles. Including next year. Possibly guys like Reed, Chargois, Burdi maybe, Gonsalves, Romero, Garver, Gordon maybe. Those guys and likely others will be around next year and at some point will need to be put in key spots. I think part of the reason some of these guys aren't up already is that Falvine doesn't want Molitor to have too great an influence. Another reason that Molitor could be out after the minor league seasons end.

I hope that is not the FO reasoning.  They surrounded Molitor with all their own choices at coaching positions and someone should be adept at handling young players.

[spinowner]

 

I don't follow up and coming managers around the league.... But I do hope it's a person outside of the organization. 

I wouldn't rule out anyone based on where they are currently employed.

[spinowner]

 

Bobby Valentine.

Thumbs way way down.

[spinowner]

 

This will probably depend on how the Nationals perform in the playoffs, but Dusty Baker is also a lame-duck manager right now. If they decide not to extend him, I'd be open to bringing him in. He has a good track-record of shepherding young cores to (at least regular season) success.

He has a reputation for overworking his pitchers.

[Mike Sixel]

 

I am in favor of bringing Molitor back.  Give him a real team - one with a full rotation, a true bullpen and even a bench.  A lot of managers look really good when their product is good. 

 

I have no interest in Molitor coming back. He still bunts way too much, even last night they had a 4 run lead, and he used his good RPs. He's going to burn them out just like Rogers and Duffey, and guys were last year. I'm just not a believer.

[Oldgoat_MN]

 

Can someone expand on their thoughts on why Mauer managing Mauer would be a conflict?

Sorry, it's not going to be me.

 

Joe has one year left in his contract. They are professionals. I see no problem here.

[spinowner]

Fluency in Spanish has been mentioned a few times. I think anyone serious about a career in any phase of baseball should learn as much Spanish as possible. That means, players, managers, coaches, scouts, front office, journalists, even vendors. Well, maybe not vendors but everyone else.

[wsnydes]

When Molitor was hired, I was in favor of hiring Dougie M.  I wanted nothing to do with Molitor.  Since then, I've been more interested in bringing someone from outside of the organization to be the next manager.  However, since the guys making that decision are from outside of the organization, I'm not as firm on that.  I think that I'd still prefer it, but if the new FO thinks that someone inside of the organization is a good fit, I wouldn't be opposed to that.

 

Whoever it is, I want them to have experience in working and developing young players.  I feel that is vitally important for a franchise in the state that they're in.  I'd like them to have some discipline and accountability for the players.  I don't see any of those qualities with the current manager.  I'd prefer that person to have some managerial experience, or at least plenty of experience as a coach.

[markos]

 

He has a reputation for overworking his pitchers.

Almost all of that has to do with the narative around Kerry Wood and Mark Prior in 2003. He managed several good, young pitchers in Cincinatti (Cueto, Latos, Bailey, Leake, Arroyo, et al) and they, by and large, were healthy, effective, and managed properly. And the Nationals, who have a very strong reputation for protecting pitcher health, were willing to sign him.

[Brock Beauchamp]

 

This will probably depend on how the Nationals perform in the playoffs, but Dusty Baker is also a lame-duck manager right now. If they decide not to extend him, I'd be open to bringing him in. He has a good track-record of shepherding young cores to (at least regular season) success.

Please, god, no.

[Thrylos]

 

Sorry, it's not going to be me.

 

Joe has one year left in his contract. They are professionals. I see no problem here.

 

True.  Ripken managed both of his kids.  So did Alomar Sr in the minors.

[bighat]

 

When Molitor was hired, I was in favor of hiring Dougie M.  I wanted nothing to do with Molitor.

 

Me too. I was so excited to get some fresh blood after Gardy finally left. To see them go with Molitor was a major disappointment.

 

The one year the Twins were competitive was when Torii Hunter came on board and basically managed the dugout. I'd still love to see him get a shot at the Twins job. I know I'm in the minority here but we all have our crazy ideas...my crazy idea is to hand Torii the job and let him run with it. I know it's totally irresponsible, but I don't care!

 

As for more realistic ideas: Doug M or Red Dog come to mind. The long-suffering Twins could use someone with a little bit of fire, some passion, and a bit of a crazy streak.

[yarnivek1972]

Me too. I was so excited to get some fresh blood after Gardy finally left. To see them go with Molitor was a major disappointment.

 

The one year the Twins were competitive was when Torii Hunter came on board and basically managed the dugout. I'd still love to see him get a shot at the Twins job. I know I'm in the minority here but we all have our crazy ideas...my crazy idea is to hand Torii the job and let him run with it. I know it's totally irresponsible, but I don't care!

 

As for more realistic ideas: Doug M or Red Dog come to mind. The long-suffering Twins could use someone with a little bit of fire, some passion, and a bit of a crazy streak.

Not sure how any of those names qualify as "fresh blood". They all spent upwards of half their careers with the Twins.

[Oldgoat_MN]

 

Me too. I was so excited to get some fresh blood after Gardy finally left. To see them go with Molitor was a major disappointment.

 

The one year the Twins were competitive was when Torii Hunter came on board and basically managed the dugout. I'd still love to see him get a shot at the Twins job. I know I'm in the minority here but we all have our crazy ideas...my crazy idea is to hand Torii the job and let him run with it. I know it's totally irresponsible, but I don't care!

 

As for more realistic ideas: Doug M or Red Dog come to mind. The long-suffering Twins could use someone with a little bit of fire, some passion, and a bit of a crazy streak.

As Torii has had no managerial or coaching experience with any team, I would not be in favor of this.

However, as you point out, Torii has an impact on teams. I wonder if a position as bench coach would leave him with the latitude to bring his attitude to the team in a meaningful way.

 

I'm kind of leaning toward Gene Glynn.