If you all have not read this, former Oriole manager Dave Trembley is back in Major League Baseball. According to the Baltimore Sun, Trembley will be the minor league field coordinator for the Atlanta Braves, working throughout their organization with young players and prospects. He will also work with coaches and key personnel as well.
Good for him.
The man was stuck between a rock and a hard place with the Baltimore Orioles. Seriously, after each and every loss, he looked very grim. Obviously, Trembley didn’t have the talent to compete in the American League East; however, a poor start in 2010, struggling players, injuries and just very bad luck did him in.
In addition, Trembley just didn’t get the best of his squad that he could have and over time that probably got him fired more than anything. I did feel bad for him when he was let go by the team and declined another position; however, the right decision was made considering the impact of Buck Showalter.
He was probably done a favor by being fired when it happened. I don’t think much has been heard from Trembley once he left the team. So far, I don’t think he’s even given an lengthy interview about his time in Baltimore, much less said anything negative.
The one thing I will remember about him is that he was very much a nice, humble person, plus always said hello to people and interacted with fans before the game. Literally, Trembley would walk down the first base line, wave at fans, sign some autographs and chat (it’s a stark contrast to what I see from Showalter before games).
Trembley could get serious at times, but overall, I think he was sincerely glad to have the job as manager of the Baltimore Orioles.
We all should wish him well. The man presided over some horrible teams, but there’s was only so he could do.
In other news, James mentioned yesterday that Oriole Park at Camden Yards will undergo a makeover this off-season (Let’s not forget about the work being done in Sarasota).
It’s hard to believe the stadium is almost 20 years old, but it’s considered a crown jewel in terms of sports architectue and the impact on the sport.
Despite Camden Yards’ beauty, it obviously does not compare to the newer parks built with open concourses, tiered, super-exclusive seating, and whatever else you can think of.
I think in a way, it’s a good thing. Unlike, let’s say in terms of Nationals Park — 40 miles down the road, you feel like you’re in a ballpark not a entertainment venue or a mall.
It’s always nice to keep up your property, but hope the ushered changes aren’t too radical. In the end, I’ll be curious how all this work will impact ticket pricing and the structure of things.
Although at this point, I’m more concerned what the team does in terms of the roster this off-season; nevertheless, it’s also important to get the organization’s venues modernized in comparison to their what their peers have.
