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Matt700wlw · 11-07-2006, 05:09 PM

CINCINNATI - Cincinnati Reds general manager Wayne Krivsky today announced that Dick Pole has joined the Major League staff as pitching coach.

Pole, 56, previously was the pitching coach on the Major League staffs of the Chicago Cubs (1988-91), San Francisco Giants (1993-97), Anaheim Angels (1999), Cleveland Indians (2000-01) and Montreal Expos (2002). The 2007 season will be his 19th as a big league coach and his 15th as a professional pitching coach.

For the last 4 seasons Pole worked for the Cubs as bench coach under manager Dusty Baker. His complete bio is attached.

The hiring of Pole completes manager Jerry Narron’s staff, which includes hitting coach Brook Jacoby, bench coach Bucky Dent, first base coach Billy Hatcher, third base coach Mark Berry, bullpen coach Tom Hume and bullpen catcher Mike Stefanski.

Joseph · 11-07-2006, 05:19 PM

What's his track record of success or failure?

vaticanplum · 11-07-2006, 05:22 PM

Best. name. ever.

westofyou · 11-07-2006, 05:22 PM

Dick Pole, such a bad name.

The 1993 Giants was a Pole team, a team alot like the Reds, only two horses and a cast of thousands. That was great team, fun season too.

Joseph · 11-07-2006, 05:24 PM

I will refer to him as Richard.

Mario-Rijo · 11-07-2006, 05:25 PM

Hmmm, well there it is what does anybody who would know think of it? I would think a perusing of those teams he coached for in that capacity could tell us a thing or 2.

Matt700wlw · 11-07-2006, 05:26 PM

this post does not exist

Red Leader · 11-07-2006, 05:27 PM

Huh-huh. You said "pole"

vaticanplum · 11-07-2006, 05:32 PM

Can't read it, Matt, could you copy and paste?

Matt700wlw · 11-07-2006, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vaticanplum

Can't read it, Matt, could you copy and paste?

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Tom Servo · 11-07-2006, 05:37 PM

Found this on wikipedia:

Quote:

Maddux credits Pole as a major influence, and a significant contributor to his success. In a 2005 interview, he said, "I remember when Dick Pole told me one day, "Why don't you stop trying to strike guys out? Just try to get them out, and you'll probably strike out just as many guys, if not more. He was right. I've always tried with two strikes just to make a pitch and get the guy out. You get a lot of strikeouts just on accident."

Superdude · 11-07-2006, 05:46 PM

I guarantee he'll have an upward influence. I bet his favorite support phrase is, "keep it up!" If you've been instructed longer than 4 hours, immediately consult your physician. I love this guy already! I don't even care if he's pitched before.

Always Red · 11-07-2006, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vaticanplum

Best. name. ever.

wow, no kidding. We need Ricardo Cabesa to check in on this thread...

registerthis · 11-07-2006, 05:50 PM

Should I be concerned about someone coming to work with our pitchers who spent the past several seasons working for Dusty Baker?

Number_Fourteen · 11-07-2006, 06:04 PM

Perhaps Nascar driver Dick Trickle is available as a shuttle driver for our relievers?.

11-07-2006, 05:09 PM	#1
Matt700wlw Making sense of it all Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 26,130	Reds name Dick Pole as pitching coach... CINCINNATI - Cincinnati Reds general manager Wayne Krivsky today announced that Dick Pole has joined the Major League staff as pitching coach. Pole, 56, previously was the pitching coach on the Major League staffs of the Chicago Cubs (1988-91), San Francisco Giants (1993-97), Anaheim Angels (1999), Cleveland Indians (2000-01) and Montreal Expos (2002). The 2007 season will be his 19th as a big league coach and his 15th as a professional pitching coach. For the last 4 seasons Pole worked for the Cubs as bench coach under manager Dusty Baker. His complete bio is attached. The hiring of Pole completes manager Jerry Narron’s staff, which includes hitting coach Brook Jacoby, bench coach Bucky Dent, first base coach Billy Hatcher, third base coach Mark Berry, bullpen coach Tom Hume and bullpen catcher Mike Stefanski. __________________ An excited shade of Red Last edited by Matt700wlw; 11-07-2006 at 05:12 PM.

11-07-2006, 05:19 PM	#2
Joseph Tired of talk. Win! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,122	Re: Reds name Dick Pole as pitching coach... What's his track record of success or failure? __________________ Championships for MY teams in my lifetime: Cincinnati Reds - 75, 76, 90 Chicago Blackhawks - 10 University of Kentucky - 78, 96, 98, 12 Cincinnati Bengals - None Chicago Bulls - 91, 92, 93, 96, 97, 98

11-07-2006, 05:22 PM	#3
vaticanplum Has big taste Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 6,704	Re: Reds name Dick Pole as pitching coach... Best. name. ever. __________________ There is no such thing as a pitching prospect.

11-07-2006, 05:22 PM	#4
westofyou breath Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: PDX Posts: 39,354	Re: Reds name Dick Pole as pitching coach... Dick Pole, such a bad name. The 1993 Giants was a Pole team, a team alot like the Reds, only two horses and a cast of thousands. That was great team, fun season too.

11-07-2006, 05:24 PM	#5
Joseph Tired of talk. Win! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,122	Re: Reds name Dick Pole as pitching coach... I will refer to him as Richard. __________________ Championships for MY teams in my lifetime: Cincinnati Reds - 75, 76, 90 Chicago Blackhawks - 10 University of Kentucky - 78, 96, 98, 12 Cincinnati Bengals - None Chicago Bulls - 91, 92, 93, 96, 97, 98

11-07-2006, 05:25 PM	#6
Mario-Rijo HOF CLASS OF '12 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 8,994	Re: Reds name Dick Pole as pitching coach... Hmmm, well there it is what does anybody who would know think of it? I would think a perusing of those teams he coached for in that capacity could tell us a thing or 2. __________________ 2008 Reds Draft Prospect RZ Scouting Reports 2009 Reds Draft Prospect RZ Scouting Reports 2010 Reds Draft Prospect RZ Scouting Reports "You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one." --Woody Hayes

11-07-2006, 05:26 PM	#7
Matt700wlw Making sense of it all Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 26,130	Re: Reds name Dick Pole as pitching coach... this post does not exist __________________ An excited shade of Red Last edited by Matt700wlw; 11-07-2006 at 05:32 PM.

11-07-2006, 05:27 PM	#8
Red Leader Puffy's Daddy Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Centerville, OH Posts: 20,422	Re: Reds name Dick Pole as pitching coach... Huh-huh. You said "pole" __________________ 'When I'm not longer rapping, I want to open up an ice cream parlor and call myself Scoop Dogg.' -Snoop on his retirement Your Mom is happy.

11-07-2006, 05:32 PM	#9
vaticanplum Has big taste Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 6,704	Re: Reds name Dick Pole as pitching coach... Can't read it, Matt, could you copy and paste? __________________ There is no such thing as a pitching prospect.

11-07-2006, 05:46 PM	#12
Superdude Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,430	Re: Reds name Dick Pole as pitching coach... I guarantee he'll have an upward influence. I bet his favorite support phrase is, "keep it up!" If you've been instructed longer than 4 hours, immediately consult your physician. I love this guy already! I don't even care if he's pitched before. Last edited by Superdude; 11-07-2006 at 05:49 PM.

11-07-2006, 05:50 PM	#14
registerthis Harry Chiti Fan Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,872	Re: Reds name Dick Pole as pitching coach... Should I be concerned about someone coming to work with our pitchers who spent the past several seasons working for Dusty Baker? __________________ We'll burn that bridge when we get to it.

11-07-2006, 06:04 PM	#15
Number_Fourteen Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 212	Re: Reds name Dick Pole as pitching coach... Perhaps Nascar driver Dick Trickle is available as a shuttle driver for our relievers?.

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