Rothschild Picks up Option...

[waldo7239117]

CHICAGO -- Chicago Cubs pitching coach Larry Rothschild informed the team on Monday that he is picking up his option to return for the 2011 season, according to a major league source.

The ultimate fate of Rothschild, who has worked under five managers during his nine-year run in Chicago, may depend on who becomes the next manager and how the coaching staff is put together. Hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo is the only other Cubs coach from last season's staff who has a contract for 2011. Jaramillo has two years remaining on his three-year deal.

Under Rothschild, the Cubs' team ERA was among the top-five lowest in the National League from 2007-2009. The Cubs have made three playoff runs during Rothschild's tenure.

Rothschild was the first manager of the Tampa Bay Rays from 1998-2001. Before that he was the pitching coach for the Florida Marlins from 1995-97. Rothschild was also a bullpen coach and then pitching coach under former Cubs manager Lou Piniella when both were with the Cincinnati Reds from 1990-93.

Source: Chicago Cubs pitching coach Larry Rothschild to return in 2011 - ESPN Chicago

Thoughts?

 

[cubsneedmiracle]

Not very happy.

 

[waldo7239117]

I'm neutral with this decision but what are other options?

 

[Derkach77]

I don't mind Larry at all.

 

[waldo7239117]

But, he still might not be with the Cubs. However, Q will keep him, I bet Sandberg would and so would Melvin in my opinion.

 

[Derkach77]

But, he still might not be with the Cubs. However, Q will keep him, I bet Sandberg would and so would Melvin in my opinion.

Yea I agree.

 

[tbo41fan]

not surprised

 

[Captain Obvious]

Not very happy.

Why are you not happy?

 

[cubsneedmiracle]

Why are you not happy?

I'm still a pissed off bastard about Wood, Prior.. towel drills..

I'm not saying he isn't a "bad" pitching coach.. I do think he's overrated a bit though.

I'd just like a change.

 

[Captain Obvious]

I think he's underrated. He doesn't get a lot of credit for the K master he is. Wood had problems long before the Larry era. Prior is a genetic freak, you can't blame that on the pitching coach.

I would say he's a top 5 pitching coach. If you can get someone better, I'd be fine with change. But not unless we can improve.

 

[derosabomb]

greg fucking maddux

 

[Captain Obvious]

I wish... He has said he wants to be on the business side though

 

[derosabomb]

I wish... He has said he wants to be on the business side though

yeah i know. just trying to get into the convo. but wouldnt that be fucking awesome if he was down for being a coach. :drool:

 

[cubsneedmiracle]

I think he's underrated. He doesn't get a lot of credit for the K master he is. Wood had problems long before the Larry era. Prior is a genetic freak, you can't blame that on the pitching coach.

I would say he's a top 5 pitching coach. If you can get someone better, I'd be fine with change. But not unless we can improve.

I will respectfully disagree with you on that.

 

[cubsneedmiracle]

I wish... He has said he wants to be on the business side though

Ehh.. that may be the best thing for him though at this point.

 

[DewsSox79]

I think he's underrated. He doesn't get a lot of credit for the K master he is. Wood had problems long before the Larry era. Prior is a genetic freak, you can't blame that on the pitching coach.

I would say he's a top 5 pitching coach. If you can get someone better, I'd be fine with change. But not unless we can improve.

wait! what?????!!!!!!!!

 

[Capt. Serious]

I think he's underrated. He doesn't get a lot of credit for the K master he is. Wood had problems long before the Larry era. Prior is a genetic freak, you can't blame that on the pitching coach.

I would say he's a top 5 pitching coach. If you can get someone better, I'd be fine with change. But not unless we can improve.

Please send me to your local drug dealer. :rolling:

 

[DewsSox79]

Please send me to your local drug dealer. :rolling:

rofl!

 

[Captain Obvious]

You guys are right, it's not like we've led the league in K's his first 8 years and have been in the top 5 since.

And before you go and say he ruins arms, Woody and Prior were fucked before Rothschild got ahold of them.

I know that you can't name 5 pitching coaches better than him.

 

[cubsneedmiracle]

Duncan, Cooper, Righetti, (Mike) Maddux, Price

There ya go.