Comments on: Red Sox interview second potential skipper: Dale Sveum http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/02/red-sox-interview-second-potential-skipper-dale-sveum/ Baseball. Baseball. And then a bit more baseball. Sat, 18 May 2013 17:47:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: JBerardi http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/02/red-sox-interview-second-potential-skipper-dale-sveum/comment-page-1/#comment-218370 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:33:31 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96398#comment-218370 Alex Speier:

Interestingly, the very traits that put him under a microscope at times while a third base coach might represent assets as he is considered for the job of Red Sox manager. Sveum has experienced the scrutiny of Boston, yet was unfailingly accountable when runners he waved home got thrown out at the plate.

He put in the necessary preparation to make snap decisions — studying outfielders’ throwing arms, assessing their throwing positions and the speed of his runners as well as the game situation — and if he was wrong, he nonetheless had the courage of his convictions while explaining the thought process. He knows what it is like to make mistakes in the public eye in Boston and to live with them. Fear did not guide his decisions.

http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/baseball/red-sox/alex-speier/2011/10/31/why-dale-sveum-candidate-manage-red-sox

]]> By: JBerardi http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/02/red-sox-interview-second-potential-skipper-dale-sveum/comment-page-1/#comment-218368 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:25:01 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96398#comment-218368 Yes, because there’s no superstars in the NL and no youngsters with big egos.

]]> By: uyf1950 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/02/red-sox-interview-second-potential-skipper-dale-sveum/comment-page-1/#comment-218348 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:33:50 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96398#comment-218348 I read somewhere where Sveum is high on the list for manager. Anyone think the 2 clubs (Sox and Cubs) will fight over him as well just like Theo’s compensation.

]]> By: professorperry http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/02/red-sox-interview-second-potential-skipper-dale-sveum/comment-page-1/#comment-218345 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:31:07 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96398#comment-218345 Red Sox fans, generally speaking, refer to him as Dale “Send-em-in” Sveum, for his habit of getting players thrown out at the plate when he was 3b coach.

I have no idea if this is fair.

But he is not loved in MA.

]]> By: humanexcrement http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/02/red-sox-interview-second-potential-skipper-dale-sveum/comment-page-1/#comment-218327 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:21:45 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96398#comment-218327 It’s only a matter of time before Sveum gets a big-league managing job, but I’m not sure he’s the right type of guy to deal with a roster packed with big superstars, big contracts and big egos. I see Sveum as more the National League type, or at least skipper of a small market team of talented youngsters.

]]> By: brewcrewchamps http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/02/red-sox-interview-second-potential-skipper-dale-sveum/comment-page-1/#comment-218314 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:17:18 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96398#comment-218314 I agree. I kinda figured he’s closer to being gone after this year, but I would like him to stay obviously.

]]> By: brewcrewfan54 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/02/red-sox-interview-second-potential-skipper-dale-sveum/comment-page-1/#comment-218306 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:57:53 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96398#comment-218306 I don’t know how good of a manager Sveum will or wont ever be but I’d like to see him get his chance. Guys who want to be in Milwaukee like Dale always have me rooting for them. Milwaukee just wasn’t the place for him right now. I’m very happy with who the Crew has now just to be clear.

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