Mac the Knife Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Okay, I lied. He wasn't named... but it got you looking, didn't it?Pena thinks he can win the WS next year if he's hired though:NEW YORK (AP) ― Tony Pena thinks he can manage the New York Yankees to a championship next season. So much for a grace period. "With the talent that we have, I think we can do it with this team next year," Pena said. "There's no question in my mind that we have the capability and we have the talent to go and do the job." After spending two seasons as New York's first-base coach, Pena interviewed Wednesday to replace departed manager Joe Torre. Team officials spoke with Yankees broadcaster Joe Girardi on Monday and bench coach Don Mattingly on Tuesday. New York was going to consider five or six candidates but Hank Steinbrenner, son of owner George Steinbrenner, said Wednesday the team wasn't planning any more interviews. "We're very impressed with all three candidates," he said. "I told you it would be a tough decision. Tony, I would describe him as a motivator. A high-energy motivator. That's the way he came across." The Yankees' baseball operations executives will meet, probably on Thursday, and come up with a recommendation to the team's top officials. That recommendation is likely to carry a lot of weight. "I don't see any reason not to go with their decision," Hank Steinbrenner said. "It's been an in-depth process. You've got to respect the opinion of your experts." General manager Brian Cashman declined comment through a team spokesman. Girardi, speaking at a charity dinner, refused to answer any questions about the search. "The only thing I'm going to comment about the Yankees situation is what I said a few days ago," Girardi said. "I had a great interview. And it's an honor for whoever gets that job." Teams aren't allowed to make major announcements during the World Series but if New York wants to make an announcement Friday, commissioner Bud Selig probably would give his permission. Hank Steinbrenner said the team hadn't made any contact with Major League Baseball about making an announcement before the end of the Series. Declaring any time he gets to talk about baseball a great day, an upbeat Pena became the latest candidate to plead to his case. "The main message that I wanted to tell them is that I'm capable to manage this ballclub and I'm capable to take this ballclub to the final line, which is winning the World Series," he said. Pena has the most managerial experience of the candidates, having led the Kansas City Royals for over three seasons. He was voted AL Manager of the Year in 2003 after the Royals went 83-79, their first winning season since 1994. Pena quit in 2005 after an 8-25 start that left his record with Kansas City at 198-285. He joined the Yankees later that year and learned a lot working under Torre. "One thing about Joe, he never was up and he never was down," Pena said. "I learned to establish myself, I learned to be myself a little bit more. I learned to give more people responsibility and things like that." Torre took over for the 1996 season and led the Yankees to four World Series titles in his first five years but none since. He left after 12 seasons -- and 12 postseason appearances. Hank Steinbrenner cautioned that success might not come immediately for the next manager. "I think the most important thing is whoever we hire, give 'em a chance because he's not getting the '96 Yankees. He's getting an even younger team or for the most part a team in transition. Give him a little while," he said. "We want to win the World Series every year. We're not stupid enough to think we can do it. Of course, we'd love to win the World Series next year." Pena, a five-time All-Star catcher, said he would be open to staying on the Yankees coaching staff next year if the team chooses a different manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JQK Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 You put up a topic title, at two in the morning, with the manager least likely to get the job.You can do better my friend. Stay Tuned Sports Podcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcgd Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Is this THE tony pena? THE tony pena who used to be a catcher for the cardinals? ...who second to ozzie smith was one of my favorite players growing up because of his weird catching crouch?...who used to manage the royals?...who was fired by the royals?And he interviewed with the Yankees to replace Joe Torre? Its amazing how short some people's memories are in baseball. I mean, Dusty "walks clog the bases" Baker is already managing in Cincinnati! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopard88 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Tony Pena would be a great hire for the Yankees. What that team really needs right now is an infusion of the winning attitude and atmosphere that he created with the Kansas City Royals. (or the wishful rantings of a disgruntled Orioles fan hoping for a misstep by the Yankees) Most Liked Content of the Day -- February 15, 2017, August 21, 2017, August 22, 2017 ///// Proud Winner of the CCSLC Post of the Day Award -- April 8, 2008 Originator of the Upside Down Sarcasm Smilie -- November 1, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
See Red Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Tony Pena would be a great hire for the Yankees. What that team really needs right now is an infusion of the winning attitude and atmosphere that he created with the Kansas City Royals. (or the wishful rantings of a disgruntled Orioles fan hoping for a misstep by the Yankees)In 2003, I think he had the Royals winning the central at the All-Star Break by 7 games. That's about as much of a winning attitude as you can infuse into that Kansas City franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koizim Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Mac, you almost gave me a heart attack. I saw the title and was like, "Oh no! They picked Tony Pena? Why, G-d? WHY?!" Engine, Engine, Number Nine, on the New York transit line, If my train goes off the track, pick it up! Pick it up! Pick it up! Back on the scene, crispy and clean, You can try, but then why, 'cause you can't intervene. We be the outcast, down for the settle. Won't play the rock, won't play the pebble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tBBP Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Tony Pena would be a great hire for the Yankees. What that team really needs right now is an infusion of the winning attitude and atmosphere that he created with the Kansas City Royals. (or the wishful rantings of a disgruntled Orioles fan hoping for a misstep by the Yankees)Add the wishful rantings of a whole lot of super-longsuffering Pirates fans to that, too...from what I've been hearing in different circles around here all week.) *Disclaimer: I am not an authoritative expert on stuff...I just do a lot of reading and research and keep in close connect with a bunch of people who are authoritative experts on stuff. || dribbble || Behance || Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Is this THE tony pena? THE tony pena who used to be a catcher for the cardinals? ...who second to ozzie smith was one of my favorite players growing up because of his weird catching crouch?...who used to manage the royals?...who was fired by the royals?And he interviewed with the Yankees to replace Joe Torre? Its amazing how short some people's memories are in baseball. I mean, Dusty "walks clog the bases" Baker is already managing in Cincinnati!Man, one of the innumerable details of the beloved game of baseball is that a man can succeed when you don't mind it... Remember Stengel... he was a very lousy NL manager. Succeded with the fabulous '50s Yankees.Another guy, Joe Torre was managing some bad years of the Mets, later he was managing some best years of the Yankees...Oh, oh, Tito Francona... remember him as the Phillies manager? Got kicked and now he is going in a good time winning 2 pennants and 1 World Series besides managing right now in another World Series.That is why I love baseball.If the Yanks choose Tony Peña, I won't laugh at them. Every guy deserves an opportunity to show his values. It's great to be young and a Giant! - Larry Doyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyHubCaps Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 How can he promise a World Series title next year?If he did get hired, I think it would look something like this?Pena: You know how I promised to win a World Series title by next year? I think we might have a problem.Steinbrenner: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac the Knife Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 Mac, you almost gave me a heart attack. I saw the title and was like, "Oh no! They picked Tony Pena? Why, G-d? WHY?!"Posted it just to screw with Yankee fans. Oh, and PC? Pena quit in Kansas City rather than got fired. Not exactly a big distinction there... guess he just wanted to avoid another 100 losses or so by finishing the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Its amazing how short some people's memories are in baseball. I mean, Dusty "walks clog the bases" Baker is already managing in Cincinnati!Every reds fan I know is pissed, including myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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