Posted by Heather Lee Stewart on June 05, 21 at 18:10:21:
In Reply to: Re: Tracy is the "coach"... posted by ButterBall Devil on June 05, 21 at 14:49:52:
: there is NFW CTS defers to CJK as to whether to leave or pull a pitcher. I assume CJK provides counsel - but it is just advice, based on observations, etc.
: Remember in one of the early CTS years, he fired the pitching coach a week or so prior to the start of the season and in response announced that he was perfectly comfortable serving as both the HC and PC. I don't recall which season - but it was likely one of the 2 losing years.
: A HC must have confidence, but hubris is detrimental.
Agreed. But his apologists will tell you that Kelly is making those decisions. Kelly came here with good credentials. We all know smith's constant mismanaging of the bullpen since he's been here. If we get knocked out of the regional Smith should be fired