white sox hire robin ventura as manager

**Cytom5** · 10-06-2011, 03:59 PM

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Robin Ventura has been named the White Sox manager. Check ESPNChicago.com shortly for more information.

**BigJCy** · 10-06-2011, 04:01 PM

Risky choice for White Sox. Does he even have any coaching experience at all?

**hawkeyeh8r** · 10-06-2011, 04:02 PM

isnt this the same guy that was MN governor?

**Cytom5** · 10-06-2011, 04:03 PM

this is a terrible choice. i have no idea if he has even coached little league but he did commentate the college world series. im confused awful

**bots** · 10-06-2011, 04:05 PM

I like it. Increases the changes of Nolan Ryan - Ventura II during a Sox - Rangers game. I love the story about how Ryan gets asked to sign that picture all the time.

**RhoadsRage** · 10-06-2011, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by hawkeyeh8r

isnt this the same guy that was MN governor?

You don't watch much baseball do you?

**JP4CY** · 10-06-2011, 04:08 PM

That is very very interesting

**RhoadsRage** · 10-06-2011, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by bots

I like it. Increases the changes of Nolan Ryan - Ventura II during a Sox - Rangers game. I love the story about how Ryan gets asked to sign that picture all the time.

You mean so Ventura can get punched repeatedly in the face again like this........

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zwDkrGKlCg"]Nolan Ryan Brawl with Robin Ventura - YouTube[/ame]

**cybsball20** · 10-06-2011, 04:14 PM

Well, Ventura never played in the minors so I guess there is no point in him coaching there either... Headscratcher...

**Cytom5** · 10-06-2011, 04:16 PM

well looks like im drinking tonight......heavily

**bots** · 10-06-2011, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by RhoadsRage

You mean so Ventura can get punched repeatedly in the face again like this........

Nolan Ryan Brawl with Robin Ventura - YouTube

hehe that's the one

Makes me giggle like a schoolgirl every time I see it.

**Hasbeen** · 10-06-2011, 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by RhoadsRage

You mean so Ventura can get punched repeatedly in the face again like this........

Nolan Ryan Brawl with Robin Ventura - YouTube

I hope Robin has a better plan for the Sox than he did on his trip to the mound to meet Mr. Ryan.....

**clones26** · 10-06-2011, 05:10 PM

Looks like we weren't afraid to do what the Cubs wouldnt. With that being said, i wasnt thrilled when Ozzie was hired either but that worked out.

**CrossCyed** · 10-06-2011, 09:58 PM

In no way concerned that Ventura can manage in game situations, etc. Baseball is the easiest pro sport in which to do so. His test will be in the clubhouse. Either way, not disappointed.

**Doc** · 10-06-2011, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by Cytom5

well looks like im drinking tonight......heavily

It looks like a dumb hire, but the White Sox under Kenny Williams are always a little out there and it works for them quite a bit. You guys are gonna bow to the Hos for the next few years anyway, so he can learn on the job.