tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848081407839099391.post7669840958780120953..comments2023-07-24T10:36:23.108-04:00Comments on The Hammer Speaks: Fire John RussellDavid Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09380511200796084349noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848081407839099391.post-25147035719752630952010-09-01T16:04:34.945-04:002010-09-01T16:04:34.945-04:00This is a good argument, and it seems that you'...This is a good argument, and it seems that you've been pretty fair to Russell, all things considered. I wonder how easy it is for an unproductive manager to hide on a poor team, because he's always got a pretty good excuse. But you're right; if things don't change soon, then what will the Pirates do when they actually do have a good team?Aaron W.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848081407839099391.post-22922264541199548372010-08-31T13:52:45.919-04:002010-08-31T13:52:45.919-04:00Totally agree! There's no accountability or S...Totally agree! There's no accountability or Standards in place and it's frustrating to not see a higher level of basic fundamentals to make up for the lack of major league talent.Kaisernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848081407839099391.post-68660121311341211802010-08-31T13:38:04.751-04:002010-08-31T13:38:04.751-04:00great piece. contrast between the lack of talent a...great piece. contrast between the lack of talent and lack of fundamental instruction is exactly right, and the latter is something a good manager can/must address. you make a great case while and treat russell fairly and graciuosly. tough call but the right one.Guilleminegnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848081407839099391.post-21674961947907986772010-08-31T12:51:10.282-04:002010-08-31T12:51:10.282-04:00Great article. . . The Pirates will fire these guy...Great article. . . The Pirates will fire these guys at seasons end, no doubt Huntington is on top of this. It seems we are playing for the 1st round pick in a battle with Baltimore. Keeping this staff assures the Pirates of last place, which may be what the GM has in mind.CNKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848081407839099391.post-88971117518167897692010-08-31T10:57:27.619-04:002010-08-31T10:57:27.619-04:00Amen, David, amen.Amen, David, amen.Dgfrench21noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848081407839099391.post-84030612698643618232010-08-31T09:42:44.019-04:002010-08-31T09:42:44.019-04:00Hammer - EXCELLENT article... Your piece is very ...Hammer - EXCELLENT article... Your piece is very convincing, well developed and justifies the firing of one incompetent manager/ staff...enough is enough...John Russell must go!Chicken-on-the-Hillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848081407839099391.post-30309566739713432562010-08-30T23:08:36.609-04:002010-08-30T23:08:36.609-04:00Hammer-I agree with your post. Orioles hire Buck ...Hammer-I agree with your post. Orioles hire Buck Showater and have played much better focusing on fundamentals. Showater has installed a system of accountability from the players and they have responded well. Pirates could do the same thing. Hire a higher level guy this off season. PLEASE!KWDnoreply@blogger.com