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Poll time: Herr’s here

December 19, 2008 by Jason Guarente

The previous poll focusing on Von Hayes’ return as manager produced interesting results. Despite the team’s 64-76 record last season, roughly 65 percent of respondents were willing to give the skipper another shot.

The next question …

Posted in Atlantic League, Lancaster Barnstormers, Pennsylvania, Sports, minor leagues | 9 Comments

9 Responses

on December 19, 2008 at 3:43 pm Booby

If they can work together, this could be one of the Best Coaching Staffs in Minor League Baseball next season. That is what I hope happens.
on December 19, 2008 at 5:20 pm 243shooter

Yep Booby..that is very true. and then we can hope that translates into success on the field as well!
on December 20, 2008 at 1:07 pm Bob Stevens

two of my favorite players from the 70’s; It’s going to be good!
on December 21, 2008 at 1:06 pm dadTB

It seems that Tommy was eager to be back with the Barnstormers after a disappointing minor league experience. He understands, through past experience, what it takes to develop a winning AL ball team.

His stint in the minor league was at a very developmental playing stage with basically much younger ball players. The turn over at that level can be great and success is measured differentially. Maybe it wasn’t his cup of tea.

I am certainly looking forward to see how this coming 2009 season pans out.

I wonder who will be coaching at third base? Last season, Boots began the season and Von ended the season there.

dadTB
on December 21, 2008 at 1:55 pm sodaman24

I think it will be great to watch 2 players I grew up watching as kid on the same team. I’m sure there will be issues between the two of them, but there is in any profession. It’s just that on the field it more visible to the fans.
on December 21, 2008 at 8:44 pm tom-the-tool-guy

Players make managers look good. Without talent, Charlie Manuel would have a tough time winning.
on December 22, 2008 at 6:38 am deuce

If it was all just the players, why have a manager at all? Couldn’t the mascot just run the team? Players and injuries are obviously major factors but something tells me that a manager plays an intregal part as well.
on December 22, 2008 at 2:43 pm lil fil

To me it looks like Tommy can get the talent in and get the right attitude in the dugout. 2005 alright and 2006 great since then it looked like there was not team togetherness and motivation.
Von got talent but had problem getting it to Lancaster. The two together hopefully will put it together.
I see a very interesting 2009 season. GO STORMERS!
on December 22, 2008 at 10:16 pm 243shooter

Former Camden pitching coach Dick Such has been named pitching coach at Salem VA…I guess we wont be the only Atlantic league team that is looking for a pitching coach now.