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This is actually a really awesome thing that could have a positive impact.

 

 

This is a great move but lends itself to an interesting question: who is the President of Pitching and why is it Bartolo Colon?

 

 

GREAT signing. 

 

 

what exactly is VP of Pitching? is he a coach or a FO guy that deals with pitchers?

 

 

what exactly is VP of Pitching? is he a coach or a FO guy that deals with pitchers?

 

he worked very closely with pirates pitching prospects (esp cole, taillon, glasnow) so imagine he'll do the same here. He's a really great addition. Very impressed with marlins on this one

 

 

From 2013 when he turned down the phillies: Benedict has made a big impact in Pittsburgh. He played a big role in re-working Charlie Morton and turning him into a sinkerball pitcher with a new arm slot. He also played a role with Francisco Liriano and Mark Melancon in their turnaro...

 

 

so like the pitching coach for the entire organization rather than just the big league club? I can dig it.

 

who is president of pitching?

 

 

Does this replace a pitching coordinator ?

 

 

Is this a new position? Or maybe a renaming of a position? I'm not sure but if it's what I think it is, this was recently Wayne Rosenthal's position. Kinda like the pitching coach/director for the whole organization top to bottom. 

 

 

I would guess they are keeping Rosenthal but invented this position to give Benedict a title above him.

 

 

he worked very closely with pirates pitching prospects (esp cole, taillon, glasnow) so imagine he'll do the same here. He's a really great addition. Very impressed with marlins on this one

 

*raises hand*

 

um what pitching prospects?

 

 

*raises hand*

 

um what pitching prospects?

 

 

 

Yeah, I never heard of such a title. The fact that he is held in high regard is awesome though.

 

 

thank god.  our pitching development has been horrendous. If we're not gonna change front offices these are the types of changes I would love.

 

 

Lets see what Benedict does with Kolek.  

 

 

Appears he's already hard at work, since the Marlins just picked up Richard Mitchell from the Pirates. He must've put in a good word. Though how many good words can you have for a 20 year old who has spent 3 years in rookie league and has pretty much a 1:1 k:walk ratio. But I do guess the Marlins have shown an affinity for those kinds of guys.

 

 

wasn't Benedict a Pope?

 

 

wasn't Benedict a Pope?

 

And a traitor to this country.

 

But also a delicious breakfast dish, so it is a wash.

 

 

At least this FO move actually feels like something that can make an impact as opposed to the reshuffling and retitling of the same names that was announced a few weeks ago.

 

 

Benedict is a great move, can't be overstated.

 

 

According to the Pirates GM, Benedict didn't just help improve their pitchers but their organization's pitching coaches as well. I found that interesting. I don't know if I've ever seen someone touted for basically "coaching the coaches." Pretty cool.

 

 

He's a pitching guru

 

 

I wonder how much of a raise the Marlins are giving him to draw him to this dumpster fire of an organization.

 

 

Sounds like he is the Perry Hill of pitchers. Which sounds exciting!