Edgy DC wrote: I don't get the analogy at all. Many instructors who've lost their major league job continue in the minors, or get re-assigned. HoJo himself was a first base coach before this. Is he now incapable of being a first-base coach? He was fine in that role. And as I have stated, I think Jerry was, and could be again, a fine bench coach. More times than not it's probably the managers decision that he can't take that step backwards within the same organization, but unless he is offered that option we will never know. I think if it's Wally they go with they should keep these guys on. Surround him with experienced people who know the players currently on the team. It can only help.