Linking the RIGHT website isn’t that much of a time vortex that doing it manually would cause a huge inconvenience. Rojas May or may not succeed but he is knowledgeable of the game, has done some work gaining experience outside of MLB and certainly he has learned a thing or two from his father. Indications are that Rojas will oversee the same coaching staff that had expected to serve under Beltran. Cano has spoken highly of him – I think before last year they crossed paths in DR. Good coach – was going to be manager someday this will be a good chance for him. As the team's quality control coach, Rojas' main job was to prep the Mets on gameday and act as something of a middleman between the front office and management. Many baseball fans got a chance to revel in the moment after the Houston Astros were eliminated from the MLB playoffs on Saturday with a 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 7 of the ALCS at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif. One of the people who enjoyed their elimination was longtime New York Yankees pitcher, Phil Hughes. Don’t forget about those Braves. Alou was named manager of the year with the Expos in 1994. Considering he was a holdover from the Mickey Callaway regime, the organization must have liked him for something, but it wasn't enough to earn him a spot as a finalist for manager. “I believe the game right now, some of this technology things that they have turned to cheat, should be put away and there should be a big investigation so that it does not happen anymore,” Alou said. In five years that Stanton trade is going to look like gold. Every HoF player was at first an unproven amateur with potential, but the scouts that signed them could spont unproven talent. In the Dominican Republic, the family name is presented before the mother’s last name. If he is anywhere near Felipe’s personality and class, this is a good move for the Mets. Other than the bigotry and occasional ad messages, the site is fun even during lull times. Brother? Joe Morgan was one of the greatest second basemen to ever play the game, as he won multiple MVPs and a bunch of Gold Glove awards. Fenway and a few other stadiums have built in advantages that good players learn to exploit, so put an asterisk next to all those names. “Luis does things right,’’ Felipe said. Felipe alou’s son and moses alou’s brother. With new ownership — assuming Steve Cohen is approved — it could be in question. Mets fans are always negative. Clearly you have no idea what you’re talking about. They have stated before that it is automated. Hinch had in him last season. Along with reports coming out that the Phillies are not optimistic about re-signing J.T. How does he relate to Mel Rojas then? Maddon – Oct 16 A Major League Baseball manager was officially let go on Sunday afternoon. He is highly respected in the baseball world. This is 2020. Beltran – Nov 1 clicked on it to see his MLB history and the first thing I noticed is that he’s only 20 years old…. Photo courtesy of USA Today Sports Images. Not after Callaway's disastrous tenure. ... Executives, General Managers, Broadcasters, and more. I’m hoping the empty coaching position goes to a former big league manager like Baker, someone to guide him with actual experience. What the franchise did was agree to take on his massive, long-term contract. If he’s from the Alou family, I think it’s a excellent hire. Felipe Alou was a three-time All-Star who managed Montreal for 10 seasons and San Francisco for four. Marisol was widely considered to be a major influence on the managerial accumen, and style, of Luis Rojas. What were his common day analysis numbers like WAR? Rojas and the Mets are said to be finalizing a multi-year contract. Mets fans should be happy they’re giving a solid, well-respected guy a big chance here. Maybe the Mets need to hire you, moron. While Houston might’ve had the talent advantage, Tampa Bay was able to fight and claw their way to four wins in this series. Lord knows there have a good pitching staff and some real quality hitters. Nobody’s impressed with your cynicism. Realmuto, it’s tough to be a Phillies fan right now. “That was more my role model growing up,” Rojas said. Next on the list would be defensive minded players like Ozzie Smith and players who benefited from having great players around them. You see it. Anyway, hopefully this pulls the Mets through and their team develops and comes together. Rojas spent time in Washington's minor league system (then Montreal), with its rookie ball affiliate, but never advanced. These are the reasons Rojas should be retained as manager: Sometimes, players’ quotes must be approached with caution. See which Mets players have spent the most time walking the Earth. When Bobby Cox was hired by the Braves – was he experienced as an MLB manager? With new ownership — assuming Steve Cohen is approved — it could be in question. Rojas would replace Carlos Beltrán, who left the team last week before managing a single game as part of the fallout from the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal. What exactly does a baseball quality control coach do? “I know the baseball man Luis Rojas can hold his own in the big leagues, he is ready,” Alou said. Not sure why that stands out to me, it just does. Be happy we didnt hire Baker or Perez. +1. Links in the comments on the app never work for me but thanks for trying! Obviously there’ll be at least one new hire as well, to account for the promotion. He has taught the game well to Luis and continued his dialogue with his son throughout last season and this offseason. You know nothing about him. We saw management go after all-star Hyun Jin Ryu last winter while trading for former LA Dodgers ace Ross Stripling this season. And this will start with the posters who are saying this is a good hire. When it comes to Mets fans choosing the best Mets player to ever wear the number 51 is a bit of a pick your poison. Who goes? And I really want the name of the writer who thought Jeter was not a HOF’er. The curious question is this: What did the Mets not like about Rojas that he wasn't even a finalist for the job before Beltran was hired? More than Beltran and Meulens, though. Combination of fewer Americans playing baseball and the increased emphasis on Latino scouting. The criteria often referenced is, “Was he one of the best of his generation at his position?” That answer is a resounding yes, regardless where he called home. Terrible choice. Typical Mets disgrace. By Jeff Todd | January 23, 2020 at 3:43pm CDT. When Girardi was hired by the Yankees – was he experienced as an MLB manager? Camp opens in just three weeks and Rojas inherits a roster that carries win-now expectations after two-straight disappointing campaigns. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify, Jalen Rose: Renaissance Man But on a side note, I find it funny and odd that the media is so reluctant to say Beltran was fired. You’re giving the guy a chance to prove himself and he should be happy to get a two year deal. Rojas and the Mets are said to be finalizing a multi-year contract. Rojas’ began his answer with an admission: He’s aware,... NEW YORK - The New York Mets are in a singular, compelling position. I love seeing all these sort of posts. So, in mid-May which one of these teams has the early lead? I’m not worried about that, I just want to know if the link’s wrong. He probably b better than Beltran w/ the can! (Alou’s true family name is Rojas.) By definition, a comment written online is literate. He is particularly famous for his views on science and spirituality, a topic on which he has written numerous articles and given many speeches. He has a reputation as a player’s manager, he is into advance statistics, and he already knows quite a few of the regular guys and helped develop them in the minors. Are you sure that you *strongly* doubt that, this being the Mets and all? Good job. Try the Marlins. Alou was the manager of the Montreal Expos (1992-2001) and San Francisco Giants (2003-2006), following a 17-year major-league career as a player. The Mets? Rojas is still something of an unknown commodity, and that can be a dangerous thing for the Mets. The Houston Astros need to rework their roster to contend in 2020. Sitemap It's a lame one, though. The nightmare scenario that 29 other MLB fanbases envisioned in 2020 failed to come to light, as the Houston Astros’ championship run fizzled out in seven games as Randy Arozarena and the Tampa Bay Rays won the ALCS, taking home just the second pennant in franchise history. His lineage and contacts make him a manager as much as Chelsea Clinton’s make her a solid presidential candidate. So, the good news for Rojas is that he already has familiarity with a lot of the Mets' young players, whom he coached while they were on the way up to the majors. Not a joke hire dude. Was already on coaching staff. The Phillies? Today, the multiple-award-winning actor is not just one of the highest-grossing performers in Hollywood, but also one of the much sought after. He’d lead MLB All Star team to a losing record in t-ball against 4-year olds. Clayton Kershaw, the three-time NL Cy Young winner who was scheduled to start Game 2, was scratched Tuesday due to back spasms. If not, then just go into a janitor’s closet, close the door behind you and say your comment to yourself if you like hearing yourself talk so much. FYI – It should be remembered that the mujeres played a major role in the Rojas/Alou family tree. With new ownership — assuming Steve Cohen is approved — it could be in question. He's got enough of a pedigree in coaching that no one will question the hire, but is he ready for the bright lights of Citi Field? He soon followed it up with yet another box-office super hit ‘Jurassic World’ which eventually became his most financially successful film to date, earning $1.6 billion. That family is baseball royalty. The New York Mets are finalizing a multiyear agreement with quality control coach Luis Rojas to make him the team’s new manager, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020.