Comments on: Von Hayes interview: Part II

By: TERKSA

TERKSA — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:08:53 +0000

Von In A Million!!! My favorite Phillie of all time!

By: Mig

Mig — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:08:53 +0000

Von Hayes is probably my all time favorite Philadelphia Phillie.
I always thought that he was cool as hell! I loved that about him. I wish him all the best in all that he does in the future. And most of all, may he be happy and healthy!

By: Bob Stevens

Bob Stevens — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:49:53 +0000

I got to know Von personally when he was here in Midland, Texas. He’s one of the nicest men I’ve ever met-REALLY! He is very dedicated to baseball and to his players; he is their friend and teacher as long as they will try and listen-but he’s not one to be trifiled with and will not tolerate those who do not want to play as heard as did. He won (for the first time in therir 20+ year history) the Texsas league title outright-they had shared it when they were the Midland Cubs. No other manager really came close before or since. I was very disappointed when he wasn’t moved to AAA Sacramento and he, very ujnderstandalby, left baseball for a year to spen time with his family whom he missed very much. You are very lucky to have him; but Philly needs to look closely at Von as the bigs is where he belongs and Philly is probably the team for him. Congratulations Von and I’ll be watching the Stormers this year. Bob Stevens

By: Jason Guarente

Jason Guarente — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:02:42 +0000

Ordinarily, the manager has the authority to name his coaching staff. But in this situation it seems understood that Wise will return as pitching coach, regardless of who gets the job.

By: Stormin' In York

Stormin' In York — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:21:38 +0000

With the idea of “any of these names will do a great job”, what does this do for Wise coming back as the pitching coach? I know some of the names would have him back but some may not, not sure.

I that a decision for the new manager to make, the owners, or both?

By: Jason Guarente

Jason Guarente — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 22:16:10 +0000

There’s a clear line between the top candidates. Backman, Carter and Hobson are known to be fiery guys while Herr and Hayes have more of a quiet intensity. Obviously both approaches can work.

After his interview on Friday, Herr said something interesting. He told Keith Lupton he could put the names in a hat, pick one out and whoever is chosen will do a great job. That’s the way I’ve looked at this whole process. There really is no wrong answer here.

By: Barney Stormer

Barney Stormer — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:12:57 +0000

What a great interview! It’s really good to see things from the other side. Von really has a passion for the game that is a breath of fresh air in these days of $$$$$! I never was a Von basher, it was his easy going approach that turned some people off. I really appreciate being able to understand all he went through as a player including the answer to the question why did you quit at such an early age. I now feel that our manager should be Carter, Backman or Hayes. Any of these guys will be an asset to the ‘Stormers. Nothing wrong with Tommy but I think we need to make some major roster moves which I think he would be reluctant to do.

LET’S GO STORMERS !!!!!