Brewers hire Ron Roenicke as new manager
The Milwaukee Brewers didn't worry about making a big splash Tuesday when they selected Los Angeles Angels bench coach Ron Roenicke as their next managerCoach Purse Coach Shoulder Bags Obviously, the many reports in recent days that the Brewers were preparing to select the more high-profile Bobby Valentine were false. The Brewers had narrowed their list of candidates to Roenicke, Valentine, Bob Melvin and Joey Cora. The Brewers did not announce the hiring of Roenicke and might not for a few more days. A source close to the club said Roenicke still had to take a physical exam and there was paperwork to do before the hiring is official.Coach 2010 New Coach Handbags Reached via telephone in Los Angeles, Roenicke said he couldn't comment on the hiring until the Brewers made it official. "There's really not anything I can say right now," he said. Roenicke, 54, probably had the lowest profile of the four finalists, though he is widely respected in baseball circles. He does not have major-league managerial experience but has been on the Angels' coaching staff for the last 11 years, including the last five as a bench coach. Angels manager Mike Scioscia is highly regarded throughout the major leagues, and two coaches from his staff were hired as managers by other clubs since 2005 - Bud Black in San Diego and Joe Maddon in Tampa Bay. Roenicke managed for seven seasons in the Los Angeles Dodgers' farm system, so he has operated under National League rules. He also managed for San Francisco's Class AAA team in Fresno in 1999. Chanel Wallet Coach bags He was named manager of the year in 1997 when San Antonio won the Class AA Texas League title. Roenicke also was manager of the year with Class A San Bernardino in 1995. Roenicke played for six clubs during a 12-year pro career as an outfielder/first baseman. In eight major-league seasons, he played for the Dodgers, Mariners, Padres, Giants, Phillies and Reds. He played on San Diego's 1984 National League championship team. Roenicke's brother Gary also played for several major-league teams and currently scouts for the Orioles. Brewers general manager Doug Melvin never revealed any of the candidates he interviewed to replace Ken Macha, whose option for 2011 was not exercised. Melvin did say he began with a field of eight candidates and narrowed it down to four for second interviews. Nike Dunk SB Low Chanel Handbags That quartet included Valentine, who managed previously for Texas and the New York Mets before going to Japan to manage and eventually taking a job as a baseball analyst for ESPN. Some thought the Brewers would try to make a big splash by hiring Valentine, but they never made him an offer. Bob Melvin formerly managed in Seattle and Arizona and is a scout for the Mets now. Cora is the bench coach for the Chicago White Sox.Dunk SB Low Nike Dunk SB High