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Sveum possible but unlikely

Email|Link|Comments (7) Posted by Nick Cafardo, Globe Staff October 22, 2008 05:10 PM

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - While Dale Sveum is the first name one might have considered as a possible replacement for first-base coach Luis Alicea, a major league source indicated he might be staying in Milwaukee in a different capacity. Sveum was let go as the interim manager of the Brewers last week.

Sveum, the former Red Sox third-base coach and a good friend of manager Terry Francona, drew some fans' ire during his tenure in Boston with a few runners getting thrown out at the plate.

NESN's Ken Macha would also be another candidate, but he's now emerged as a frontrunner for managing jobs in both Milwaukee and Seattle. Macha formerly managed the Oakland A's.

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7 comments so far...

Worth considering, as long as he doesn't coach third --- no more "Send 'em in Sveum," please.

Also, the man's last name is spelled SVEUM.

Posted by paul October 22, 08 05:26 PM

also, the phrase is "out of the chute". CH-ute. Not "SH-ute".

Posted by scott October 22, 08 06:03 PM

Any internal candidates? We seem to develop great players, front office, any coaches that are ready for the big leagues?

Posted by EASTOFCTRIVER October 22, 08 06:14 PM

I think if Macha doesn't get hired as a manager with someother clun the Red Sox should seriously look into hiring him as the 1 Base Coach....a former MLB manager and coach why not?

Posted by LGRS October 22, 08 06:37 PM

Don't shute the messenger!

Posted by Tom October 22, 08 06:42 PM

How about Willie Randolph - just to "yank" the Yankees' chain

Posted by Hank Steinbrenner October 23, 08 02:02 PM

A few times? Whadda ya kiddin' me? :-)

Posted by heyduke October 24, 08 12:02 PM