Baseball Players Only, Please

There are some coaches who should be banned from coaching at any level. To say otherwise is naive. There are some great coaches. There are some in the middle.

Some baseball players will be run off by sorry coaches. Some who don't truly love the game will be run off by any coach.

What, exactly, is your point?

Baseball should be played by baseball players.

Not sure if this is on point, but I'll throw in my 2 cents. Yes, I'm a former player and have a son now playing. Moved to the DFW last year and yes I understand there is politics in baseball.

Not to say that a coaches "system" whatever it is will keep the hard core players and weed out the borderliners or less committed. The one thing I noticed this year, I have less respect for a coach when he isn't consistent across the board with players. For instance, treating so called "prima donnas" with more slack, just because they might produce down the line. To me this hurts that kid, plus the team in general because trust me the team knows what is going on. This hurts team chemistry and adds to even very committed players questioning what should I do. Stick it out, transfer, etc.

One more point, if it doesn't bother the player then it shouldn't bother the parent. I know that is tough and most parents (including myself) want to step in, however it is best if the player handles the situation and not the parent. In most cases, the parent will hurt more than help.

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Originally posted by Melynda:
Baseball should be played by baseball players.

I wouldn't expect to see someone in football pads out on the diamond anytime soon...

Melynda

My suggestion is to get a life. Try going to a show or something.

Geez guys, give a girl a break! I go from getting a job offer from Kenny G. to being kicked to the curb by a TEXAN with a PASSION ... I guess to get my warm fuzzies I'll just have to post in the "Ladies Only" forum. Don't be hating the females who actually know something about this game.

You're welcome here anytime, Melynda -- life or no life And...if you see any good shows, let me know -- that sounds like a pretty good idea now that the season is winding down. SOME have post-season aspirations, others need a minor miracle ---- which might just start tonight!

PantherDad -- thanks for the open arms! Miracles DO happen, so good luck ..... maybe I'll find you at a LM vs. Seminole game next year or a theater nearby.

Who's hating anyone?

Make your point with more clarity.

If your point is literally "baseball should be played by baseball players", then why bother stating such an obvious point?

Your first comments seemed to indicate there was some underlying theme you were trying to communicate.