Comments on: Carter interview

By: Jason Guarente

Jason Guarente — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:43:22 +0000

For those interested in Von Hayes, there was a lot of media at the Clip to interview him today. There will be stories on WGAL, in the Intell and New Era. I’m planning to write a feature about him for Friday’s paper.

Hayes was very impressive, just like so many others. He has a different personality than Carter and Backman, more understated. But he’s also very cerebral about the game. I think he’s a serious candidate.

I’ll have more about the managerial search on the blog later tonight, including some comments from team president Jon Danos about Butch Hobson.

By: fausto gabon

fausto gabon — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 19:49:43 +0000

Would that be the Chuck Domino effect?

By: Jason Guarente

Jason Guarente — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:09:04 +0000

The Express Times did a story on the opening and mentioned Triple-A hitting coach Sal Rende, Reading manager P.J. Forbes, Reading hitting coach Greg Gross and rookie ball manager Greg Legg as candidates.

I’m sure Herr would love that job, but it’s tough to move into a new organization at the Triple-A level. If Forbes gets it, the Reading job opens up, of course. So it has a domino effect.

By: fausto gabon

fausto gabon — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 15:32:58 +0000

Think the Triple A job in Allentown opening up helps Tommy? Close to home, organization that knows him, heartbeat away from the majors; would think it’s his new dream job.

By: Barney Stormer

Barney Stormer — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:27:23 +0000

I am now pulling for Carter (sorry Wally) also

By: Scottie

Scottie — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 03:06:30 +0000

I’m rooting for Carter now too. No disrespect to the others (and I predict either Hobson or Herr will be the next manager), but Jason hit the nail on the head with his last post.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:41:56 +0000

Carter was my choice when I saw the original list of candidates and the interview confirms it. Hiring him would certainly give baseball in Lancaster a shot in the arm after a disappointing season.

Mike

By: dadTB

dadTB — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:42:26 +0000

You could tell from Gary’s responses that he loves the game and continues, despite set backs, to seek his way back onto an affiliated team.

Just guessing, but I think that the Lancaster fans would warm up to him rather quickly.

Nice interview, Jason.

By: Barney Stormer

Barney Stormer — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:00:04 +0000

I was really impressed with Von’s credentials as a manager. Like I said earlier, it’s a shame all these guys weren’t around last year when we needed a manager.

By the way, here are a few other Phillies that wore that number 9 proudly!

Gus Triandos, Mike Ryan, Bob Uecker, Manny Trillo, Pete Incavigilia, Tomas Perez

Sorry no number 9 jersey for me, but Mrs Barney has a number 5. She is one of “Burle’s Girls”!

By: Jason Guarente

Jason Guarente — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:35:23 +0000

Carter is the one candidate whose stature is so great it could make a difference. If you send him out for appearances with clients and fans, he’d be a huge hit because he’s both well-known and extremely personable. He would probably be the biggest name to ever enter the league. That’s not the first thing you think about when hiring a manager, but it matters.

Also, Von Hayes is coming to town Wednesday. So, apparently, he’s a legitimate candidate at this point. Break out those old No. 9 jerseys. I bet Barney has one.