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Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:02 am EDT

Red Sox coaches on Astros managerial list

By Mark J. Miller

“TimThe Houston Astros have got a managerial slot to fill and it's looking like it could be a member of the Boston Red Sox coaching staff that ends up filling it, according to the Boston Herald.

Red Sox coaches Tim Bogar and Brad Mills(notes) are both in consideration for the gig and both apparently interviewed for the job yesterday. Mills got his turn in the morning and Bogar went in the afternoon. Bogar is thought to have some slight advantage since he played for the Astros and then managed in for the Astros in the minor leagues.

Other candidates include former Houston manager Phil Garner and former Washington Nationals manager Manny Acta.

Of course, Red Sox coaches are used to being interviewed for head-caching jobs. Last year, Mills and DeMarlo Hale both talked to the Seattle Mariners about its opening, though obviously neither got it.

Source: Boston HeraldNew Window

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  1. Artist formerly known as Evil Empire!
    1. Posted by Artist formerly known as Evil Empire! Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:11 am EDT

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    Maybe they'll trade Roy Oswalt to the Red Sox :)
  2. str A's hooter
    2. Posted by str A's hooter Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:15 am EDT

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    I always liked "Scrap Iron" Garner, since his days playing with the A's. I hope Houston brings Garner back!
  3. RedSoxin09
    3. Posted by RedSoxin09 Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:28 am EDT

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    Artist
    No need for him hopefully they pursue King Felix thats a more reliable choice even though Roy Oswalt has been around the game longer, Pitchers like King Felix are good investments.
  4. RedSoxin09
    4. Posted by RedSoxin09 Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:29 am EDT

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    Artist
    Did you want me to process your trade early instead of waiting in the Football league? Trying to be fair since i processed other managers trade early.
    It looks like your deal will go through though.
  5. Artist formerly known as Evil Empire!
    5. Posted by Artist formerly known as Evil Empire! Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:43 am EDT

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    Sure RS09 - I would like for that trade to go thru
  6. Artist formerly known as Evil Empire!
    6. Posted by Artist formerly known as Evil Empire! Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:43 am EDT

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    RS09 - I think Felix will be with the Sox by November 20th
  7. SYLVIA V
    7. Posted by SYLVIA V Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:52 am EDT

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    why would anyone want a redsox coach they have not won anything in years!
  8. RedSoxin09
    8. Posted by RedSoxin09 Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:57 am EDT

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    Artist
    Ok i will move the players manually for you and Spazz,
    As for King Felix i hope so not sure what it would take to actually acuire him but it is worth the chance even if we have to trade some propsects.
    The Red Sox need another Ace.
    I will move the players for you right now since i have some free time from work
  9. str A's hooter
    9. Posted by str A's hooter Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:03 am EDT

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    Sylvia,
    The Red Sox has been a winning organization for a long time, now! Two World Series Championships recently, by the way.
    I'm disappointed by 2009, but they did lead the league for over half the season, until the Yankees came alive. Hope they can keep most of their present team in tact for next season.
    I don't know much about their coaches. Wish them success!
  10. str A's hooter
    10. Posted by str A's hooter Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:13 am EDT

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    I did a little research for you, Sylvia
    Brad Mills played with Terry Francona and roomed with him in college. They go way back. He has managed extensively in the minor leagues and coached for a few teams in the Majors.
    Brad Mills is most famous for striking out. He was Nolan Ryan's strikeout victim when he passed Walter Johnson's career strikeout record!
  11. Mark
    11. Posted by Mark Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:15 am EDT

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    I sent in my resume for the vacancies in Houston and Cleveland. Haven't heard anything back. :)
  12. The Real Deal
    12. Posted by The Real Deal Tue Oct 20, 2009 12:02 pm EDT

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    Brad Mills would make a good manager. I would like to see him get the chance.
  13. str A's hooter
    13. Posted by str A's hooter Tue Oct 20, 2009 12:42 pm EDT

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    Good morning! Real Deal
    A couple of exciting games last night! Hate the Dodgers, but wouldn't mine if they won a couple more.
    Looking for the Angels to take Yankees to seven. Would the final game be in LA?
  14. shawn f
    14. Posted by shawn f Tue Oct 20, 2009 2:00 pm EDT

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    Red Sox need to make room for future coach Jason Varitek
  15. bertram00
    15. Posted by bertram00 Tue Oct 20, 2009 2:42 pm EDT

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    shawn f,
    That was my thought - Mills goes to Houston and Tek becomes bench coach
  16. The Real Deal
    16. Posted by The Real Deal Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:58 pm EDT

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    str. A's,
    Yeah, both games yesterday were walkoffs. I would like to see Philly top the Dodgers as well. A game 7 in the ALCS would be played at Yankee Stadium.
  17. Mark
    17. Posted by Mark Tue Oct 20, 2009 4:19 pm EDT

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    2-3-2 in baseball.. 2-2-1-1-1 in hockey.. not sure about NBA to be honest..
  18. Stan L
    18. Posted by Stan L Tue Oct 20, 2009 5:04 pm EDT

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    NBA is 2-2-1-1-1 except in the finals where it's 2-3-2.
  19. john
    19. Posted by john Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:31 am EDT

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    They should get larry dieker to manger angain.

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