Pat Murphy is now the manager

[6025]

I admit I don't know much about this guy. His controversy over his ouster at ASU aside, I like what I read about him. He seems like a Dick Williams-type and maybe he can light a fire under this team. I really was hoping for the Doc to get a shot but I'm ok with seeing what Murphy can do.

[Bolt-O]

I could look it up, but is he an interim, with a possibility of being named the real manager for next season?

[6025]

I could look it up, but is he an interim, with a possibility of being named the real manager for next season?

I think that's the case. Everything I've read stated "the remainder of the season". My guess is if he turns it around he'll be permanent.

[Millionaire Wussy]

Remember Father Murphy from Little House on the Prairie? Then I think Merlin Olsen brought the role to his own show later on. I wonder if the Padres players will call him Father ("Padres"...get it?) Murphy. ha

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081861/?ref_=ttfc_fc_tt

[TABF]

I hope he isn't a dick williams type. I personally know players that played/worked for him. They say nobody was too fond of him.

[6025]

Dick Williams type is probably a bit strong. "Motivator" seems to fit him better.

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/jun/16/padres-name-pat-murphy-interim-manager/

[Fleet]

I remember watching the WBC and thinking if a coach can get the Netherlands team into the semi-finals he must be doing something right. And hes one of the best hitting coaches in the game. One of the best hitting teams in the league over the last 5 years that hes been there. And they won 3 WS. This guy is due to climb soon.


Hensley Meulens