Comments on: Fernando Ravelo http://natsfarm.com/2009/02/26/fernando-ravelo/ We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future - FDR Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:03:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: DickFred http://natsfarm.com/2009/02/26/fernando-ravelo/comment-page-1/#comment-387871 DickFred Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:02:18 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2009/02/26/fernando-ravelo/#comment-387871 <p>I know Fernando and he is an outstanding selection. He is superb at nurturing relationships with Dominican players and has an excellent eye for talent. He has built winners in his time with Licey and his integrity is unquestioned.</p> I know Fernando and he is an outstanding selection. He is superb at nurturing relationships with Dominican players and has an excellent eye for talent. He has built winners in his time with Licey and his integrity is unquestioned.

]]> By: natsfan1a http://natsfarm.com/2009/02/26/fernando-ravelo/comment-page-1/#comment-386173 natsfan1a Thu, 26 Feb 2009 23:25:23 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2009/02/26/fernando-ravelo/#comment-386173 <p>The game was on WFED, and tomorrow's game will be, too.</p> The game was on WFED, and tomorrow’s game will be, too.

]]> By: cjrugger http://natsfarm.com/2009/02/26/fernando-ravelo/comment-page-1/#comment-385787 cjrugger Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:31:21 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2009/02/26/fernando-ravelo/#comment-385787 <p>Ah ok, alright they got my 15 bucks</p> Ah ok, alright they got my 15 bucks

]]> By: Brian Oliver http://natsfarm.com/2009/02/26/fernando-ravelo/comment-page-1/#comment-385777 Brian Oliver Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:22:57 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2009/02/26/fernando-ravelo/#comment-385777 <p>I am listening to it on MLB Gameday audio. The best $15 investment there is.</p> <p>Are you trying to listen to it online w/o Gameday? If yes, you won't get it. Only on the radio itself.</p> I am listening to it on MLB Gameday audio. The best $15 investment there is.

Are you trying to listen to it online w/o Gameday? If yes, you won’t get it. Only on the radio itself.

]]> By: cjrugger http://natsfarm.com/2009/02/26/fernando-ravelo/comment-page-1/#comment-385772 cjrugger Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:17:38 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2009/02/26/fernando-ravelo/#comment-385772 <p>what happened to the game today? I thought WFED was carrying it?</p> what happened to the game today? I thought WFED was carrying it?

]]> By: estuartj http://natsfarm.com/2009/02/26/fernando-ravelo/comment-page-1/#comment-385729 estuartj Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:42:53 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2009/02/26/fernando-ravelo/#comment-385729 <p>He does kind of look like Ron Jeremy, doesn't he?</p> He does kind of look like Ron Jeremy, doesn’t he?

]]> By: Brian Oliver http://natsfarm.com/2009/02/26/fernando-ravelo/comment-page-1/#comment-385721 Brian Oliver Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:35:37 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2009/02/26/fernando-ravelo/#comment-385721 <p>I struggled to find a good one I could link to</p> I struggled to find a good one I could link to

]]> By: Nate http://natsfarm.com/2009/02/26/fernando-ravelo/comment-page-1/#comment-385716 Nate Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:32:50 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2009/02/26/fernando-ravelo/#comment-385716 <p>That is simply <em>not</em> a flattering picture.</p> That is simply not a flattering picture.

]]> By: Tofu Dog http://natsfarm.com/2009/02/26/fernando-ravelo/comment-page-1/#comment-385714 Tofu Dog Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:30:31 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2009/02/26/fernando-ravelo/#comment-385714 <p>Whether they do or don't he seems like the anti-Bowden, for the religious among us. "Bleeding Blue and Teal," a Mariners website http://www.bleedingblueandteal.com/10-2008/gm-search-tony-lacava/ describes LaCava as extremely well liked by everyone in baseball, as the ideal candidate for a team that is looking to build from within.</p> Whether they do or don’t he seems like the anti-Bowden, for the religious among us. “Bleeding Blue and Teal,” a Mariners website http://www.bleedingblueandteal.com/10-2008/gm-search-tony-lacava/ describes LaCava as extremely well liked by everyone in baseball, as the ideal candidate for a team that is looking to build from within.

]]> By: estuartj http://natsfarm.com/2009/02/26/fernando-ravelo/comment-page-1/#comment-385712 estuartj Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:29:28 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2009/02/26/fernando-ravelo/#comment-385712 <p>My best guess is that Kasten reached out to Selig to feel out the commissioner's office on what support they could expect if they needed to replace the GM mid-season. I'm betting Selig said he'd see what they could do about bringing in LaCava without going through the minority hiring process, but then someone in Selig's office leaked that to submarine the idea (what people being dis-loyal to suit thier own ends? Never!) and Selig had to publicly backtrack to avoid a firestorm.</p> <p>Meanwhile Rizzo went to DR to get rid of Rijo and company and find a new home and director for the DR operation. Since they can't have LaCava (or at least not yet) Rizzo will get the interim tag and a shot at the permanent position after the WS.</p> <p>If they are going to go outside of the organization for a GM, could they just hire Ng from the LAD without interviewing anyone else? What are the rules about interviewing and hiring "leadership" position in season?</p> My best guess is that Kasten reached out to Selig to feel out the commissioner’s office on what support they could expect if they needed to replace the GM mid-season. I’m betting Selig said he’d see what they could do about bringing in LaCava without going through the minority hiring process, but then someone in Selig’s office leaked that to submarine the idea (what people being dis-loyal to suit thier own ends? Never!) and Selig had to publicly backtrack to avoid a firestorm.

Meanwhile Rizzo went to DR to get rid of Rijo and company and find a new home and director for the DR operation. Since they can’t have LaCava (or at least not yet) Rizzo will get the interim tag and a shot at the permanent position after the WS.

If they are going to go outside of the organization for a GM, could they just hire Ng from the LAD without interviewing anyone else? What are the rules about interviewing and hiring “leadership” position in season?

]]> By: Pilchard http://natsfarm.com/2009/02/26/fernando-ravelo/comment-page-1/#comment-385702 Pilchard Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:16:58 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2009/02/26/fernando-ravelo/#comment-385702 <p>FWIW, there are other reports refuting that the Nats have had any contact with LaCava: http://www.washingtontimes.com/weblogs/chatter/2009/Feb/26/sorting-all-out/</p> <p>The relevant portion:</p> <p>"The Nats have absolutely not contacted Tony LaCava, the Toronto Blue Jays assistant GM whose name was the subject of much rumor yesterday. LaCava might very well be one of several candidates for the job if and when it becomes available, but he wouldn't be the only one and certainly wouldn't just be handed the job."</p> FWIW, there are other reports refuting that the Nats have had any contact with LaCava: http://www.washingtontimes.com/weblogs/chatter/2009/Feb/26/sorting-all-out/

The relevant portion:

“The Nats have absolutely not contacted Tony LaCava, the Toronto Blue Jays assistant GM whose name was the subject of much rumor yesterday. LaCava might very well be one of several candidates for the job if and when it becomes available, but he wouldn’t be the only one and certainly wouldn’t just be handed the job.”

]]> By: estuartj http://natsfarm.com/2009/02/26/fernando-ravelo/comment-page-1/#comment-385698 estuartj Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:14:46 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2009/02/26/fernando-ravelo/#comment-385698 <p>"And upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." Matt. 16:13-18.</p> “And upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” Matt. 16:13-18.

]]> By: Tofu Dog http://natsfarm.com/2009/02/26/fernando-ravelo/comment-page-1/#comment-385697 Tofu Dog Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:13:33 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2009/02/26/fernando-ravelo/#comment-385697 <p>From Baseball Prospectus: Nats strongly considering change</p> <p>by John Perrotto</p> <p>The Nationals, according to multiple industry sources, are strongly considering firing general manager Jim Bowden and replacing him with Blue Jays assistant GM Tony LaCava.</p> <p>Bowden has been implicated in a bonus skimming scandal in the Dominican Republic and is reportedly being investigated by the FBI. Jose Rijo, the former major-league pitcher and a special assistant to Bowden, has taken a leave of absence in wake of the allegations.</p> <p>LaCava is highly regarded inside the game and has interviewed for GM jobs with the Pirates and Mariners in the last year-and-a-half. Commissioner Bud Selig reportedly has given Nationals president Stan Kasten permission to hire LaCava without interviewing minority candidates because of the special circumstances of a change of GMs being necessitated after spring training has started.</p> From Baseball Prospectus: Nats strongly considering change

by John Perrotto

The Nationals, according to multiple industry sources, are strongly considering firing general manager Jim Bowden and replacing him with Blue Jays assistant GM Tony LaCava.

Bowden has been implicated in a bonus skimming scandal in the Dominican Republic and is reportedly being investigated by the FBI. Jose Rijo, the former major-league pitcher and a special assistant to Bowden, has taken a leave of absence in wake of the allegations.

LaCava is highly regarded inside the game and has interviewed for GM jobs with the Pirates and Mariners in the last year-and-a-half. Commissioner Bud Selig reportedly has given Nationals president Stan Kasten permission to hire LaCava without interviewing minority candidates because of the special circumstances of a change of GMs being necessitated after spring training has started.

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