Comments on: Crazy idea: Hire Rick Peterson?

By: mustang

mustang — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:45:23 +0000

“if Phil really is having mechanical issues, as is the popular theory, Peterson might be able to help out in that regard, too.”

Yeah and if Peterson can’t fix it he will probably suggest to trade Hughes to Tampa for Edwin Jackson.
No thank you, pass.

By: Wiggum Fan

Wiggum Fan — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:33:41 +0000

Pitching and hitting coaches aren’t always going to connect. Sometimes, the player is just going to have a bad year – regardless who the coach his.

It just takes one or two bad staffs to ruin a reputation (Hello Leo Mazzone!). Sometimes a change is needed just to have a change.

Regardless of that, Peterson really doesn’t fit into the Yankee philosophy. Just think how far this sets the Mets back – the ENTIRE PITCHING ASPECT OF THE ORGANIZATION was under his control. They are now starting over – with a barren farm system, an older starting staff with chronic injury problems and a bullpen that is average.

It’s a no win situation.

He won’t come to the Yankees, nor would I want him, as his philosophy and ego won’t blend.

Really, what has Eiland done – he hasn’t impressed me…
Pettite has stuggled which he didn’t fix. Wang was fixed 6 starts later by Posada. Hawkins is not this bad (But bad nonetheless). Ramirez was fixed by Pedro and Mariano this offseason.

By: ChrisS

ChrisS — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:27:41 +0000

I doubt Peterson wants to play second (or third) fiddle to a rookie pitching coach.

Just a hunch.

By: whozat

whozat — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:53:50 +0000

I mean, yeah…if he wants to take a roving-instructor type job in which he hangs out with Igawa and/or the rehabbing pitchers, sure. But people who are calling for him to replace eiland are, in my mind, off base.

By: Joseph P.

Joseph P. — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:46:30 +0000

Nah, no one said he’s useless. It’s just a huge job, and if he had some help along the way, as I said, with Hughes and Igawa, I’m sure it would be appreciated.

By: Andy in Sunny Daytona Beach

Andy in Sunny Daytona Beach — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:20:14 +0000

I would like him to work with Igawa. I know that I am in a very small minoity (2 or 3 tops), but I think that Igawa is salvagable. I don’t think he could win a Cy Young, but he could be a decent pitcher.

By: Brad

Brad — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:14:16 +0000

Nah, i don’t think we should slam Eliand this far. He was praised heavily for how he handled the Yankee prospects. Now, he’s in the bigs for 2 months, and he’s useless? Give him a better chance.

I do think Rick Peterson did wonders with Oliver, struggles and all. But I also think Barry Zito just stinks. Seems LOOGY to me.

By: TurnTwo

TurnTwo — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:08:04 +0000

messed up Mike Pelfrey? last i saw, Pelfrey was having more success in the majors than the majority of the young yankees arms to come up in the last couple years. seems like as much as you may not like Peterson, im sure he’s had something to do with that.

By: Tripp

Tripp — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:05:06 +0000

I’d rather see Willie Randolph come back to be the Yanks 3rd base coach. I’m not to impressed with Bobby Meachem so far….

By: Mike A.

Mike A. — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:01:34 +0000

And Wayne Krivsky to be his designated middle reliever acquirer.