Comments on: Von Hayes interview: Part I

By: Phil Cunningham

Phil Cunningham — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:04:26 +0000

I really don’t see problem is.
Go with the man that got us to the Atlantic League Championship. Tommy Herr knows the league and handles the players real well.
Is it money or what is the problem.
Tommy Herr shouldn’t have been interviewed. Until he proves that he can’t win then we don’t have a problem.
Tommy seems like he wants to come back. So let us bring him back.
He’s got my vote.
GO BARNSTORMERS!

By: Jason Guarente

Jason Guarente — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 03:42:58 +0000

There really hasn’t been any more coverage of Hayes from the New Era’s perspective. I wrote a feature/column for the paper and transcribed an interview for all three big-name candidates that visited Lancaster: Backman, Carter and Hayes. Of those three, I think Hayes has the best shot at landing the job.

By: dadTB

dadTB — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:22:08 +0000

Sunday Nov. 11, 2007… Another Lancaster newspaper article about Von Hayes… Hmmmmmm. LOL

Like I said earlier, lots of coverage compared to the other interviewed manager prospects.

By: Scottie

Scottie — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:07:50 +0000

that makes me think of story ideas for Jason this winter (like he needs the help )

where are they now stories – like what Ross is doing in the post-season, or Derrick. Or any other fan favorite that we haven’t heard from since the last game (which pretty much means everyone but Jeremy )

By: Sydney Bristow

Sydney Bristow — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 18:01:13 +0000

Scott Patterson update:
Down in Venezuela, Patterson has a 0.00 ERA after twelve innings !!!!!

By: hitone

hitone — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 23:51:53 +0000

I’d be interested in hearing comments on Tom Herr being the right guy to turn things around. Last years effort was just brutal…the lack of intensity and fundamentals was almost unwatchable. I see many of Von Hayes and Herr’s characteristics as being similar? They both seem like they would be quiet on the field but command respect in the clubhouse. All things considered I might go for a new start and take one of the “non-Herr” candidates.

By: dadTB

dadTB — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 23:45:04 +0000

Von Hayes seems to be getting a lot of press lately. Does Jason know something from the inside that we readers aren’t privileged to?

I always enjoyed Von Hayes and I do believe that he is a very intelligent individual. He definitely has coaching experience and has been connected with successful affiliated coaches.

The Barnstormers are in a very nice position right now.

By: packmule

packmule — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:48:35 +0000

I enjoyed part I of the interview. Thanks

By: Jason Guarente

Jason Guarente — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:46:28 +0000

If you wanted to find a hole in Hayes’ candidacy, you could say he’s never managed in an independent environment and has mostly dealt with young players. He strikes me as a guy who is good at dealing with people and that tends to translate to all ages. That’s just based on a first impression.

Herr formally interviewed today. One thing worth noting: He was told by the Phillies that they are hiring their Triple-A manager from within, so that door appears closed to both Herr and Hayes.

By: play to win

play to win — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 16:21:29 +0000

I may be 100% wrong on this post because I don’t know him and I am only going on what I read in this interview. He may be a great manager but I don’t think Hayes is the right fit for the Barnstormers and this league. He seems like a guy that really loves to teach the game and help young players out. This league is not right for that. You have a lot of older players in this league that he will not be able to teach. It will be much harder to get though to older players. He sounds like a perfect manager for a Single or Double A ball where you are still teaching young players how to play pro ball. He seems like a guy that loves the game.