Mets hire Terry Collins as Minor League Field Coordinator

I really don't know what a minor league field coordinator is or what they do, all I know is that when it comes to the NPB I'm an Orix Buffaloes fan. Collins was our manager two seasons ago and he resigned in May after the team didn't play up to expectations. The Buffaloes were in fifth place at the time but after he resigned got hot and ended up moving into second place and making the playoffs. The fact that we were swept in the first round by the Ham Fighters didnt stop it from being a really enjoyable season. This really has nothing to do with the hiring, I just like talking about the NPB and the Ham Fighters when I can.

about 2 years ago Sokojoe 6 comments 0 recs |

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Field Coordinators

Minor league field coordinators have an unheralded but important job. They have an important role in evaluating minor league talent, placing organizational policies in effect, and overseeing training schedules. They’ll also do some on-field instruction.

I’ll say that Terry Collins had a damn good reputation as a field coordinator with the Dodgers. Was always surprised he never got another chance to manage somewhere. (Then again, I once said the same thing about Jerry Manuel.)

by Alex Nelson on Nov 24, 2009 8:09 PM EST reply actions

Thanks for the clarification Alex

the number one issue facing the Mets is finding that one guy who’s going to say "get on my shoulders and ride me to the championship."

by Sokojoe on Nov 24, 2009 10:06 PM EST up reply actions

It took five years, but the Mets finally hired Terry Collins.

I won’t profess to know whether this hire was good or not, but once again, it shows that the Mets are uncomfortable with hiring an unfamiliar face for a major organizational job.

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by All Shook Down on Nov 24, 2009 8:42 PM EST reply actions