Roch: MacPhail announces Trembley is back in 2010 as manager

Roch Kubatko at MASN Sports says VP of Baseball Operations Andy MacPhail will announce tonight that Dave Trembley will return for the 2010 season as the Orioles manager.

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"Andy MacPhail confirmed that manager Dave Trembley's option will be picked up next season.

MacPhail said the club will be judged more on wins and losses next season. He had several conversations with owner Peter Angelos, the most recent today.

The front office is satisfied with the way Trembley nurtured the young talent, but MacPhail said the focus next year will shift to the present rather than the future."

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Diamond Dave approves

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by birdman on Oct 2, 2009 5:52 PM EDT reply actions

And I can't believe it. I thought he was a goner.

by birdman on Oct 2, 2009 5:53 PM EDT reply actions

Not sure how I feel about this.

"He's a gazelle." -Adam Jones on Nolan Reimold.

by LenaO on Oct 2, 2009 6:08 PM EDT reply actions

I'm ok with it

but I definitely didnt see it coming.

by kba26 on Oct 2, 2009 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions

If the hit and run was a “player”, he would approve of this move.

by birdman on Oct 2, 2009 6:17 PM EDT reply actions

I'm ok with this

if I see something like this about Mora, however…

by daveh873 on Oct 2, 2009 6:39 PM EDT reply actions

I think that might be the final straw for me

by kba26 on Oct 2, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Ow...my brains...

Just because you know how to read, doesn't mean you'll like the book.

by arlingtonOsFan on Oct 2, 2009 7:00 PM EDT reply actions

I don't mean that in a violently anti-Trembley way...

But this doesn’t seem to make sense. Unless they’re planning a Glen Hanlon type scenario.

Just because you know how to read, doesn't mean you'll like the book.

by arlingtonOsFan on Oct 2, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions

I approve

Some Day, Matt Wieters Will Make The Cooperstown Crowd Laugh By Talking About The Time He Batted Behind Melvin Mora And Luke Scott. -Keith Law via Matt Wieters Facts

by Stacey on Oct 2, 2009 7:07 PM EDT reply actions

I just don’t see how MacPhail could finger Trembley without also pointing out that he too was a big part of this mess. At least this isn’t a hypocritical move. Now let’s see feet held to the fire concerning that win and loss thing.

by drj on Oct 2, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions

wow

I guess that means no Bobby Valentine. I kid.

Don't let the sunshine fool ya. - Townes Van Zandt

by BPinOK on Oct 2, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions

The way I see it..

Okay, i’m pretty positive about things even though i’m an orioles fan. I see this as the Orioles taking a step in the right direction. The manager juggling is a benchmark of the old Orioles. Putting the blame all on the Orioles is the way it used to be, and now MacPhail is here, they are trying to change it.

What up?

by snakethejake on Oct 2, 2009 10:56 PM EDT reply actions

I'm good

Congrats DD, you’ve earned one more year. Make the most of it. Live life to the fullest!

"I feel like I learned more in eight major league starts than I did in three years of college," -- Brian Matusz

by CoachOfEarl on Oct 2, 2009 11:00 PM EDT reply actions

I really want to see them commit to someone

I’m a little tired of these one year deals (I know this was exercising his option but still). I’m not really for or against Trembley, I’d just like to see them commit to someone more than just a season. It’s getting a little old to be wondering the same thing every year.

With that said I do like MacPhail’s quote. It looks like he expects next season to be the turning point of his rebuilding plan. Could be an exciting year. In that sense I guess I don’t mind giving Trembley the one year. I just hope they commit to someone long term next offseason (whether it be Trembley or someone else).

by edsachs1 on Oct 2, 2009 11:55 PM EDT reply actions

I can sum up the consensus in one word!

Indifferent.

"There's only one cure for what's wrong with all of us pitchers, and that's to take a year off. Then, after you've gone a year without throwing, quit altogether." -Jim Palmer

by Baltimo on Oct 3, 2009 12:13 AM EDT reply actions

I don't care

How much difference does it make? Plus it allows MacPhail a fall-guy next June when the team is 25-40. This is more job security for Andy more than anything, not that I’m opposed to that.

Librarians are hiding something

by dfa on Oct 3, 2009 1:12 AM EDT reply actions

I'm thrilled

I hope DD works on his in-game strategy, but overall, this is a solida move and just another sign that the ridiculous ways of the last 12 years have been shown the door.

"I think my motivation is to see the other guys in the clubhouse. They’re contending for the playoffs, and when I see that it gets into my body. I play like it’s the playoffs too" —Memlo

by zknower on Oct 3, 2009 2:35 AM EDT reply actions