That Balls Outta Here » mark parent

Reading Phillies Have Been Abandoned by Their Single Parent

Justin Klugh — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:56:20 +0000

For those of you playing (and weeping) at home, the “Phillies’ organization coach-abandonment” count is up to a potential three:

Ryne Sandberg to the Cubs (manager)
Pete Mackanin to the Red Sox (manager)
Mark Parent to the White Sox (bench coach)

Unlike the other two, Mark Parent is already gone. And not only that, but the White Sox have reached out to Phillies legend Jim Thome to join our former Double-A affiliate manager on Robin Ventura’s staff. It is like being slapped in the face, and then instead of apologizing, the person who slapped you seduces and marries your father.

“No,” you’re saying. ”Its not like that. Why would it be like that.” (more…)

Mark Parent Leaves Tear-Stained Farewell Note in Reading

Justin Klugh — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:42:11 +0000

There are few jobs that ask more from a man than Bench Coach for the Chicago White Sox. One must have the patience of a saint, the experience of a veteran, and the wrangling ability of a ringmaster for a circus that specializes in only furious animals.

Oh, that’s right. Ozzie Guillen doesn’t work there anymore. (more…)

Shane Victorino Finished Beating up Farmhands, Wants Job Back

Justin Klugh — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:00:47 +0000

According to accounts, Shane Victorino’s Double-A field trip involved unsafe experiments, reckless self-endangerment, and humiliation in front of thousands of people.

“That’s how I play the game. I play at one speed. Sometimes, that gets me into trouble.”

–Shane Victorino (more…)