Many people wonder about the dismissal of Cecil Cooper with only 13 games left to play. Why was it done now and not until after the season?
The reasons actually make a lot of sense which could turn out to be helpful in Dave Clark's chances in getting the job fulltime. At the same time if Ed Wade decides Clark is not the man he has a jump on all the other clubs that will wait till the season ends before letting their manager go. Ed will be getting the contacts in place and be ready to move with the "pick of the litter."
Even so, Clark has a shot. In the last two weeks he can show the real Dave Clark. That can never be done by a coach in baseball or an assistant coach in basketball or football while they are working FOR the head man. The real personality or game face has to be kept under wraps.
That is why is is wrong to automatically assume a quiet loyal assistant can't be the head man. Assistants HAVE to be that way to have a smooth relationship with their bosses.
Doug Brocail who appeared with me on the Astros Live Pregame show Tuesday night said the best three managers he has ever played for were Phil Garner, Bruce Bochy and Buddy Bell. They had a true open door policy but were not buddy-buddy with the players. Everyone knew who was the boss, but those three would talk with players, and relied on their coaches in personnel and game situations. In two words- full communication. Brocail said Dave Clark shows a lot of the same characteristics already and his team meeting before the game was essentially a pep talk for everyone over the last 12 games. Brocail added that many of the current Astros have played for Clark and he has not heard a negative word about Dave from any of them.
That's pretty good praise. Of course, if the right candidate with more experience and a bigger resume becomes available and will work for what the Astro budget calls for that may not mean enough. Still, its something to ponder and just some of the things Ed Wade will have to take into consideration himself when making the final decision as to who will lead the Astros in 2010.
The reasons actually make a lot of sense which could turn out to be helpful in Dave Clark's chances in getting the job fulltime. At the same time if Ed Wade decides Clark is not the man he has a jump on all the other clubs that will wait till the season ends before letting their manager go. Ed will be getting the contacts in place and be ready to move with the "pick of the litter."
Even so, Clark has a shot. In the last two weeks he can show the real Dave Clark. That can never be done by a coach in baseball or an assistant coach in basketball or football while they are working FOR the head man. The real personality or game face has to be kept under wraps.
That is why is is wrong to automatically assume a quiet loyal assistant can't be the head man. Assistants HAVE to be that way to have a smooth relationship with their bosses.
Doug Brocail who appeared with me on the Astros Live Pregame show Tuesday night said the best three managers he has ever played for were Phil Garner, Bruce Bochy and Buddy Bell. They had a true open door policy but were not buddy-buddy with the players. Everyone knew who was the boss, but those three would talk with players, and relied on their coaches in personnel and game situations. In two words- full communication. Brocail said Dave Clark shows a lot of the same characteristics already and his team meeting before the game was essentially a pep talk for everyone over the last 12 games. Brocail added that many of the current Astros have played for Clark and he has not heard a negative word about Dave from any of them.
That's pretty good praise. Of course, if the right candidate with more experience and a bigger resume becomes available and will work for what the Astro budget calls for that may not mean enough. Still, its something to ponder and just some of the things Ed Wade will have to take into consideration himself when making the final decision as to who will lead the Astros in 2010.
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