During the search for the Brewers new manager, Doug Melvin discussed how he wanted a fresh pair of eyes to come in and see these players. He said that many of them had come up through the system with these same coaches and maybe that wasn't the best thing for them going forward. He got that guy in Ken Macha.
But apparently that doesn't apply to his coaches.
Macha brought Dale Svuem back as hitting coach and has now hired Bill Castro, long time bullpen coach to be his pitching coach. So much for fresh eyes.
It seems that both of these guys "really wanted" to move into their new positions. In fact, Svuem went to Macha and asked, to which he agreed. That's quite the interview process they've got in Milwaukee. The same goes for Bill Castro. He told Macha that he it was his dream. He has waited 17 years for this opportunity. Well maybe there was a reason he never got it before this.
I think part of the reason that the Brewers weren't able to ascend to truly Championship Caliber was because of Ned Yost and his staff. There were fantastic at getting the player's to where they are today, but they needed someone else to take them to the next level. Reassigning coaches within the new staff isn't getting that done.
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How do you like the newest addition? That is certainly some fresh eyes. I know what you are saying though. Castro has been with the team for 30+ years. But he is certainly due for a promotion. We now have one of the best coaching staffs in the NL. There's no denying that one Kosi. We now have a bench coach and hitting coach who have been to the World Series in the past 4 years. And a skipper who has been to the ALCS in the past 4 years. Sweet.
I love the Willie Randolph addition. One of the best baseball minds on the market and they went out and got him. Nice work Crew!
You know...Melvin probably brought Randolph in with the intention of putting heat on Macha. Keep him on edge. This way, Melvin is covering his own butt if Macha's team sinks.
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