azrider wrote:that man has large hands

BigEd76 wrote:

BigEd76 wrote:Girardi will be on Missanelli's show at 3:30

here's the 20-minute interview

TLDR (and skipping the food/small talk stuff):

-- why he picked the Phils: talented team getting McCutchen back and the bullpen won't be so ridiculously hurt, also liked the prospects that were on the USA team (Bohm, Howard, Seabold)
-- has heard the stuff from media about being too intense and serious but he actually likes to joke and listen to classic rock and country music
-- takes suggestions from coaches, trainers and front office about the lineup but he ultimately decides the order, not Klentak
-- "I don't get caught up in launch angle" ... it's how you get the ball in the air that's important, wants swings that stay in the pitch path longer
-- not a "work the count" guy ... his approach to hitting is "look for your pitch and do damage" like Houston does
-- hasn't broken down Rhys' swing yet but will work with the new hitting coach to get him back on track
-- on those lazy Latinos, says players have "adult tantrums" and they need to learn to control their emotions and be professional. Says benching players early in a game could have consequences later on, so the time has to be right for it. Would rather have a player get himself under control in the dugout and use benchings for blatant things
-- does not have a facial hair policy. Says Loria in Miami was behind the Marlins' one
-- working on getting the pitching coach under contract first then they'll concentrate on hitting coach later this week. Discussed Bichette but says a few names have been brought up internally

Slowhand wrote:

azrider wrote:that man has large hands

Hands like catcher’s mitts!

Phred wrote:

BigEd76 wrote:

BigEd76 wrote:Girardi will be on Missanelli's show at 3:30

here's the 20-minute interview

TLDR (and skipping the food/small talk stuff):

-- why he picked the Phils: talented team getting McCutchen back and the bullpen won't be so ridiculously hurt, also liked the prospects that were on the USA team (Bohm, Howard, Seabold)
-- has heard the stuff from media about being too intense and serious but he actually likes to joke and listen to classic rock and country music
-- takes suggestions from coaches, trainers and front office about the lineup but he ultimately decides the order, not Klentak
-- "I don't get caught up in launch angle" ... it's how you get the ball in the air that's important, wants swings that stay in the pitch path longer
-- not a "work the count" guy ... his approach to hitting is "look for your pitch and do damage" like Houston does
-- hasn't broken down Rhys' swing yet but will work with the new hitting coach to get him back on track
-- on those lazy Latinos, says players have "adult tantrums" and they need to learn to control their emotions and be professional. Says benching players early in a game could have consequences later on, so the time has to be right for it. Would rather have a player get himself under control in the dugout and use benchings for blatant things
-- does not have a facial hair policy. Says Loria in Miami was behind the Marlins' one
-- working on getting the pitching coach under contract first then they'll concentrate on hitting coach later this week. Discussed Bichette but says a few names have been brought up internally

Was really hoping that he would implement a "must have a porn-stache" policy. Couldn't do that though as Kingery probably wouldn't be able to comply.

Phred wrote:his approach to hitting is "look for your pitch and do damage" like Houston does

Swiggers wrote:

Phred wrote:his approach to hitting is "look for your pitch and do damage" like Houston does

That's pretty much Charlie's approach too, yes?

phillychuck wrote:

Swiggers wrote:

Phred wrote:his approach to hitting is "look for your pitch and do damage" like Houston does

That's pretty much Charlie's approach too, yes?

It's a good approach as long as you don't get over-eager a lot and swing at pitches that look like your pitch but end up breaking out of the zone. You need some patience to actually get your pitch. See Kingery in the second half of the year.

Shore wrote:The "like Houston does" part... didn't they lead the league in walks drawn?

Uncle Milty wrote:I think the interpersonal skills are a huge part for hitting and pitching coaches.

Uncle Milty wrote:I think the interpersonal skills are a huge part for hitting and pitching coaches.