October 18, 201015 yr I am not even certain that I would want Bo Porter as my kid's little League coach let alone managing the marlins
October 18, 201015 yr I am not even certain that I would want Bo Porter as my kid's little League coach let alone managing the marlins if I had children I would share similar sentiments
October 18, 201015 yr I thought they wanted a successful manager to lead the strong core of players we have into the new stadium in 2012.......
October 18, 201015 yr http://joefrisaro.ml...rontrunner.html The Marlins may be weighing all their options, but the candidate that appears to have the most momentum to manage the club in 2011 is familiar to Florida fans. Indications are Bo Porter has emerged as the frontrunner. Porter, a former big league outfielder, was the Marlins' third base/outfield coach from 2007-09, before he joined the Arizona staff in 2010. Numerous sources confirmed the Marlins have serious interest in Porter, who is regarded as a strong teacher of fundamentals. Known for being well prepared, the 38-year-old already has been making inquiries about candidates for his coaching staff. Earlier this month, Porter interviewed for the Pirates managerial position. The Marlins' search is entering another week after Bobby Valentine, who was offered the job, opted to withdraw from consideration. Edwin Rodriguez, who went 46-46 after replacing Fredi Gonzalez on June 23, remains in the mix. But the club hasn't spoken with Rodriguez since the season ended. Porter previously interviewed for the Marlins job after Gonzalez was dismissed in June. Porter impressed the club then, and he remained under consideration even after the team decided to stay with Rodriguez. Other candidates being mentioned are Tony Pena, Ted Simmons and Jim Fregosi. It remains unclear how much serious interest the team has in them. The Marlins finished 80-82 in 2010, and the organization is placing an emphasis to improving fundamentally. Florida has a young outfield that features rookies Logan Morrison and Mike Stanton. Cameron Maybin isn't a rookie, but he is 23-years-old. Porter would be looked at to help the developments of these young players. In recent years, Porter worked with former Marlin, Cody Ross, who now has become a playoff hero for the Giants. In 2008 and 2009, Porter frequently stated that Ross was deserving of a Gold Glove. -- Joe Frisaro Take this for what it's worth, as Frisaro has been wrong quite a few times in the past, but...
October 18, 201015 yr Can we start a petition "Just Say No to Bo" please http://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/92515-official-do-not-hire-bo-porter-thread/
October 18, 201015 yr Can we start a petition "Just Say No to Bo" please http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/justsaynotobo/
October 18, 201015 yr Would he actually be a good teacher? I'm pulling out my hairs here with this news. There needs to be SOME silver lining here...
October 18, 201015 yr I thought they wanted a successful manager to lead the strong core of players we have into the new stadium in 2012....... If he is hired, its more evidence that Loria is not interested in winning. He seems to be bound and determined to drive every existing fan and all future fans off from this franchise. Its not without reason that most of MLB considers the Marlins ownership & franchise a joke.
October 18, 201015 yr Can we start a petition "Just Say No to Bo" please http://www.ipetition.../justsaynotobo/ :lol nice
October 18, 201015 yr Author If Loria really wanted Bo why didn't he just hire him the first time he interviewed?
October 18, 201015 yr Can we start a petition "Just Say No to Bo" please GREAT rhyme, lolol Thanks soooo top ten chant here on mb.com..come on everyone and sing along: "Say it ain't so! Say no to Bo! If he's our manager, it will really blow!" Or make up your own lyrics, whatever
October 18, 201015 yr Would he actually be a good teacher? Apparently he's good at hustling women out of the stands, so there's that.
October 19, 201015 yr See, now I want to keep making jokes but people are sensitive. He was quite the leader though I don't see Samson approving that guy.
October 19, 201015 yr So what I've read is nobody wants him as manager because he waved too many guys in from 3rd and he allegedly hit on some women.
October 19, 201015 yr So what I've read is nobody wants him as manager because he waved too many guys in from 3rd and he allegedly hit on some women. Basically but without the allegedly part in my opinion. Also because there is zero reason to believe he'll be any better than the guy we already have. If we were going for someone with experience or something, whatever, but to replace Edwin with Bo makes no sense. You're just for him because he went to Iowa.
October 19, 201015 yr So what I've read is nobody wants him as manager because he waved too many guys in from 3rd and he allegedly hit on some women. Basically but without the allegedly part in my opinion. Also because there is zero reason to believe he'll be any better than the guy we already have. If we were going for someone with experience or something, whatever, but to replace Edwin with Bo makes no sense. You're just for him because he went to Iowa. I really don't care either way. The only person I really had a strong want for was Ozzie and that's out of the picture. Just trying to figure out if all the hate was because he waved too many runners in from 3rd which seems pretty silly to me.
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