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gehrig38 · 12-05-2025, 01:52 AM

The Phoenix Dust Devils announced the hiring of former MLB pitcher Curt Schilling today as their new General Manager. Schilling comes into the job with no prior experience but clearly has the enthusiasm.
“I couldn't be more excited”, Schilling stated. “I've always felt this is something I could do and do at a very high level. 81-year-old Mike Stowell, the team's owner, a man known for his demanding personality, desire to make money, and tight control over finances, stated, “I'm not looking for a World Series win tomorrow, though that'd be nice for sure! I want something durable and long-lasting. I want a player development machine that turns out ABL-ready talent on a consistent basis and feeds an ABL roster of players who play the game hard and right, players who make it clear through their words and actions that the name on the front of that uniform is far more important than the name on the back”.

Schilling stated the following “To Do” list when asked about his priorities.
“I need to sit down with the staff, top to bottom, and figure out exactly what we have in terms of talent, exactly what we have in terms of method and process both in drafting and developing players, and I'll go from there. There will be no “cleaning house”, I want to see what's what and give these people a year to make a case for themselves and their jobs. I'll let Ruben run this team his way unless and/or until I think something needs to change. I don't set lineups or make pitching changes, nor do I want to, but I want someone I can trust to do those things and do them right”. Manager Ruben Palomar has 4 years left on his current contract. He has 8 years in the league as a manager, both here and in Kansas City with a career record of 571-725 and has yet to have a club finish at .500.

12-05-2025, 01:52 AM	#6
gehrig38 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Medfield, Mass Posts: 5,992	Schilling takes the reins in phoenix The Phoenix Dust Devils announced the hiring of former MLB pitcher Curt Schilling today as their new General Manager. Schilling comes into the job with no prior experience but clearly has the enthusiasm. “I couldn't be more excited”, Schilling stated. “I've always felt this is something I could do and do at a very high level. 81-year-old Mike Stowell, the team's owner, a man known for his demanding personality, desire to make money, and tight control over finances, stated, “I'm not looking for a World Series win tomorrow, though that'd be nice for sure! I want something durable and long-lasting. I want a player development machine that turns out ABL-ready talent on a consistent basis and feeds an ABL roster of players who play the game hard and right, players who make it clear through their words and actions that the name on the front of that uniform is far more important than the name on the back”. Schilling stated the following “To Do” list when asked about his priorities. “I need to sit down with the staff, top to bottom, and figure out exactly what we have in terms of talent, exactly what we have in terms of method and process both in drafting and developing players, and I'll go from there. There will be no “cleaning house”, I want to see what's what and give these people a year to make a case for themselves and their jobs. I'll let Ruben run this team his way unless and/or until I think something needs to change. I don't set lineups or make pitching changes, nor do I want to, but I want someone I can trust to do those things and do them right”. Manager Ruben Palomar has 4 years left on his current contract. He has 8 years in the league as a manager, both here and in Kansas City with a career record of 571-725 and has yet to have a club finish at .500. __________________ The Chicago Iron Pigs 2012-2024 The IBL's first 13 years The Alaska Avalanche 2024-2030 Moving on to my birthplace The San Antonio Silver Stars 2030-2034 From one big state, Alaska, to another, Texas!