Mike Redmond announced as new manager of Miami Marlins - MLB Update
Finally the Miami Marlins announce the appointment of their new manager as Mike Redmond has been handed the responsibility.
The Marlins interviewed various candidates but they have chosen Redmond in the end. Although Redmond does not have managerial experience at Major League level, he has been considered capable enough by the Marlins.
Redmond will be aware of the events preceding his hiring. He will be mindful of why Ozzie Guillen was removed after just one year in the team.
Marlins inducted Guillen in the club last year, hoping that he helps the club begin a new journey as a team.
Guillen was assigned the task to break the status quo that the Marlins as a team were following in the last many years.
He was asked to transform them into a formidable unit and bring the organisation at the level of any other quality Major League club.
Unfortunately he failed and paid the price of it by being ousted.
The story of Guillen can be a lesson for the new skipper, Redmond. He can better understand the goals of the club and make out plans for their achievement.
Indeed, it is not going to be easy for him, especially in a club which is unstable and prone to sudden changes.
As Redmond is still at his initial phase as manager, he has yet to develop a proper style for leading the team. To this, Redmond has clarified that since he has been observing successful managers in the past, he will not have any problem in embracing this
one soon.
"People ask you, 'What's your style?' " Redmond said. "I learned a lot from all of my managers. ... There are so many guys I learned different things from. I sat and listened and watched and learned."
The foremost important task that Redmond will be performing is creating a winning culture in the team. He will look to make sure that the players develop confidence in their abilities and perform to their potential.
Spring Training will be an opportunity for him to observe techniques of the players and find out ways for improvements.
The Marlins will be hoping that he meets the expectations and helps the club in their expedition for the upcoming season.
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