Forum; FAQ; Calendar; Community. Luis Rojas and Mets players on the mound in Buffalo. On … Contact him here. In 1,942 career games, Alou had a batting average of .303 with 2,134 hits, 421 doubles, 332 home runs, and 1,287 runs batted in. By David Lennon @DPLennon David Lennon is an award-winning columnist, a voter for baseball's Hall of Fame and … Shelton’s name isn’t on it. And, in my opinion, the Mets hiring of Luis Rojas was a fantastic move. If they want a known commodity, however, they should at least consider current major league coach Luis Rojas. You see, in the Dominican Republic, the family name is used before the mother’s last name. T he New York Mets have been backed into a … Faith and Fear in Flushing made its debut on Feb. 16, 2005, the brainchild of two longtime friends and lifelong Met fans. Alou managed 14 years in the majors after a 17-year playing career. […] Well respected. Safe to say his numbers are not great. He is the nephew of former MLB outfielders Matty and Jesus Alou. For the 12th year in a row, I’ve contacted bloggers and writers from around baseball to talk about the team they hold dear. There are a few reasons that would support Rojas getting a return engagement as manager for the 2021 season. The White Sox recorded their first winning season since 2012. We’re already two months into the 2021 MLB season, and the standings are starting to come into focus with teams already 50-plus games into their schedules. Additionally, he had been viewed highly within the organization after rising through its ranks over 14 seasons. Compared to pops for feel of game. The commissioner still must make a judgment on the Red Sox. Maybe now more than ever. Last revised: May 1, 2012 . Their 2020 club will be helmed by Luis Rojas, ... Alou and half-brother of MLB stalwart Moises Alou. He took over the career lead for stolen bases from Billy Hamilton in 1978 and led until 1991 when Rickey Henderson passed him.. Brock was a 6-time All-Star, received MVP votes in a staggering 10 different seasons, and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1985, his first year of eligibility. Baseball isn't supposed to be this easy. Dick Allen Dies at 78, Still Absent from the Hall of Fame. PITTSBURGH (AP)Derek Shelton needs his freedom. Rob Manfred, MLB commissioner (Last year: 1) He had to decide on the Astros. That’s their full legal name…in their home country they are known as Felipe, Mateo, and Jesus Rojas. The New York Mets need to act quickly to replace Carlos Beltran and Luis Rojas represents the team’s best and only option to fill the role. He suddenly has Pete Rose back on his docket. Sources. He is currently the manager of the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). The source said starting pitchers were routinely protected by Callaway when there were questions as to why a starter had been removed from the game. I now understand why Filipe Alou won’t let him carry the family name. Beltran was let go last week as part of the fallout from the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal. The only other father-son duos to manage in the majors are Buddy and David Bell, Aaron and Bob Boone, George and Dick Sisler, and Bob and Joel Skinner. Simple as that. On … Trump isn’t backing down, takes it to China with a pair of B-52 flights near Taiwan ... Luis Rojas (first season). When it comes to in game decisions, there needs to be a blend. People whose job it is to shake their heads in disbelief at what the Mets do thought it a good hire. 21% of players who scored at 80 or higher in this system won the MVP Award, versus 1% for those who scored at 74 or lower; actually, just a little better than one-half of one percent. Rojas … Here's what's in store at the position for 2020. “Alou” was Felipe’s mother’s last name and was “assigned” that when his father’s surname Rojas was lost in translation, yet passed along to Luis. Last season, 12 players who spent 50 percent of their time at third hit 30 home runs, while nine players own an OPS of .900 or greater. His dad, Felipe Alou, was a very good manager the Mets should have hired long ago. Moises Alou (Luis Rojas' Brother, Felipe Alou son. Those strong words come from his father Felipe Alou, in his first comments about Rojas becoming Mets manager at the age of 38. BTW, sometimes you will see their mother called Virginia Alou de Rojas…if she cares to, a married woman can replace her second surname with her husband’s first surname. And permit me to correct 3 misconceptions about the name Alou. Manager Luis Rojas was not in simpatico. Betts has gone from a breakout prospect in Greenville to a first-division starter in two years, and he appears to be on the cusp of something altogether more. Consistency is key. ... Boston isn't doing the trade unless SD agrees to eat more of Meyers' contract. Luis E. Rojas, professionally known as Luis Rojas is a Dominican professional baseball manager and a former baseball player. Remember Me? Fortunately for the first-year Pittsburgh Pirates manager, bench coach Donnie Kelly made it a point to provide it. Eero designed the Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C., and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri. Playing Pepper 2020: New York Mets. Mel Rojas Jr. appears on track for the KBO MVP award after nearly winning the Triple Crown in 2020, boasting a .349/.417/.680 line with 47 home runs and 135 RBI in 628 plate appearances. Today came the sad news that Dick Allen, one of baseball’s greatest hitters from the mid-1960s to the early 1970s, passed away at his home in Wampum, Pennsylvania at the age of 78. Let’s put it this way, Alou was available when the Mets hired Art Howe. Get MLB Baseball news, scores, stats, standings & more for your favorite teams and players -- plus watch highlights and live games! Here is a little recap: - Rojas spent eight seasons as a manager in the Mets farm system rising from Rookie ball to Single-A, High-A and Double-A, accumulating a .539 winning percentage and 555 wins on the way. Trivia queston: Anyone know Felipe Alou’s real last name, which obviously isn’t Alou but does adorn of the fields at … La Russa, who is 76, and Baker, who turned 72 this week, are the two oldest managers in the majors. The 38-year-old is the son of former All-Star player and Expos and Giants manager Felipe Alou and the brother of six-time All-Star outfielder Moises Alou. His father, Felipe Alou, had been the first. Luis Rojas, 50, was playing a 1970s power ballad from vehicle's sound system when bus slammed into Chen Guan Wei, 32, and Su-Po Hsu, 44, in Kingsgrove, in Sydney's south, in January 2019. They made the postseason for the first time since 2008. He twice finished in the top-3 of M.V.P. Luis Rojas isn’t the first Mets skipper to face the heat, nor will he be the last. Has mostly worked in player development. 2019: 86-76, third place. There are reasons to both keep and fire Callaway, and in making the decision, the Mets will need to determine who is the best person to lead the Mets to their first World Series since 1986. per ESPN, Rojas doesn't have the last name Alou because when he was a minor leaguer with the Washington Nationals, the franchise asked him to change his name from Luis Alou to Luis Rojas to match his birth certificate, he told the New York Post last year. Thanks to Rory Costello for his help, especially for his straightening out my understanding of Felipe Rojas Alou’s name. Few people know that the Alou surname actually belongs to Felipe’s mother, Luis’ grandmother. Before being scouted by the Giants, Felipe along with his brothers went by Rojas. However, a scout mistakenly used his mother’s maiden name. Last revised: May 1, 2012 . If we’re closing in on the regular season, that must mean it’s time to play some pepper! Rojas is the son of former major leaguer Felipe Alou and brother of longtime outfielder Moises Alou. Rojas will be introduced at … Now, what number will he wear? Rojas did not play much minor league ball, but he grew up watching his father manage: Watching his father as a manager in the majors left an indelible image in Rojas’ mind. It’s fair to assume that Alderson will replace Brodie Van Wagenen, whose tenure was far from successful, with a new General Manager. Lou Brock played 18 seasons in the majors. Rojas' father is Felipe Alou, who in 1958 became just the second Dominican native to play in the Major Leagues (and the first to make the transition directly from the island) when he debuted in right field for the San Francisco Giants. Alou also became the first Dominican to manage in the Majors when he took the reins of the Montreal Expos in 1992. From reading that article, it's a surprise he wasn't hired over Beltran in the first place, looks like a solid guy. He is the son of former MLB manager Felipe Alou. New manager Luis Rojas certainly brings an interesting reputation with him as the new Mets manager. Thanks to Rory Costello for his help, especially for his straightening out my understanding of Felipe Rojas Alou’s name. ... Dave Jauss was Felipe Alou’s coach for West Palm Beach Expos, now he is Alou’s son bench coach and Alonso BP pitcher in HR derby. Rojas is a rookie manager. Albert Pujols collected an RBI last night, but where he ranks all time is up for debate.He passed Alex Rodriguez, and the article says that Pujols stands second behind Hank Aaron, 2,297 to 2,087.But: Babe Ruth had 2,214 career RBIs, but he isn’t officially on the career list because RBIs did not become an official stat until 1920, per Elias Sports Bureau research. Jason Fry is a Brooklyn writer whose first memories include his mom leaping up and down … Like Girardi, Collins was barely considered as an option by the Mets front office. He is a Long Island-based writer, editor and communications consultant. As the son of highly regarded former major league player and manager Felipe Alou and the brother of former All-Star player and former Met Moises Alou, there were few conversations in the Alou household that were ever not about baseball. ... Felipe Alou's kid, but with a different last name? He is a Long Island-based writer, editor and communications consultant. By Jeff Todd | January 23, 2020 at 3:43pm CDT. Claim to fame: A member of perhaps the largest extended family of major leaguers, Moises Alou is not only the son of Felipe and nephew of Matty and Jesus, but also the cousin of pitchers Mel Rojas and Jose Sosa. Carlos Beltran, whom the Mets are paying $13,571,429 this season, pinch-hit in the ninth with a man on base. ... Luis Rojas of the Mets and Jayce Tingler of the Padres are all trying to figure out. Each day Kelly puts together a meticulous schedule designed to find a way for separate groups of players to get their work in during the most […] He got off to a really bad start, but heated up in May. This isn’t easily explained: The new manager of the Mets, Luis Rojas, is Felipe Alou’s son. Seeing the reactions to the Mets hiring of Luis Rojas, you think people have confused the lyrics of Frank Sinatra’s anthem to be, “If you can’t make it there, you can make it anywhere.”. Sources. *FUN FACT* Luis Rojas (38) is younger than Moises Alou was (40) when the Mets signed him to be their left fielder. Mike Silva talks about what to expect from new Mets manager Luis Rojas with Peter Kerasotis, author of the book "Alou : My Baseball Journey." Rojas is not a name that is going to jump out to most Mets fans, in fact, many people probably have never even heard of Luis Rojas. New manager Luis Rojas certainly brings an interesting reputation with him as the new Mets manager. Fortunately for the first-year Pittsburgh Pirates manager, bench coach Donnie Kelly made it a point to provide it. A source said Callaway believed part of the job description was to serve as a human shield, taking heat for players on a regular basis. So where does this leave manager Luis Rojas? (And that article explains why Rojas’ last name isn’t Alou.) On this week's episode of "Giant Mess", Giants-Mets fan Neal Lynch talks about... 00:00:53 - 00:04:03 (LIFE) My mom’s birthday 00:04:07 - 00:05:46 (LIFE) Kids can’t trick or treat in the rain on Halloween What is Trunk or Treat? From Keith Hernandez to other media members, Rojas was met with skepticism because he’s never managed at the Major League level. First off, fuck Luis Rojas. ... Luis Rojas of the Mets and Jayce Tingler of the Padres are all trying to figure out. He is an icon in the game. Luis Rojas new Mets manager. In the D.R., Felipe went by his paternal last name, Rojas. Each day Kelly puts together a meticulous schedule designed to find a way for separate groups of players to get their work in during the most unusual training camp in major league history. Rojas … It’s important to take things into consideration before shaming the man and his efforts during a pandemic, and a naturally tough season to deal with. Moisés Rojas Alou Beltre is a Dominican-American former outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for 17 seasons in the National League. After all, Rojas is the son of long-time MLB manger Felipe Alou and the half-brother of former MLB player Moises Alou. So when the Giants’ scout registered Felipe Rojas Alou’s name, he simply took Felipe’s first and his mother’s last name. Mel took his father’s name as he was born of a different mother than the Alou siblings. Manager/GM. Got that? Rojas isn’t La Russa or Hinch. Only 25, Mike Vail was looking like … Very few men have left a greater mark on baseball than Felipe Rojas Alou. MLB rumors: 3 reasons why new Mets manager Luis Rojas will succeed. La Russa, who is 76, and Baker, who turned 72 this week, are the two oldest managers in the majors. I’m slowing down when I admit this guy isn’t ringing a bell. Shelton’s name isn’t on it. The 38-year-old Rojas is the son of former Montreal Expos and San Francisco Giants manager Felipe Alou and the brother of ex-big league outfielder Moises Alou, who spent his final two pro seasons with the Mets from 2007-08. Minnie Rojas, California's relief ace, came down with a sore arm last season. In course of reading book about Satchel Paige playing in the DR late ’30s, Luis Tiant (father I guess) name comes up as a player from Cuba playing for one of the DR teams. New York Mets manager Luis Rojas became the sixth Dominican-born manager in MLB history. Rojas did not play much minor league ball, but he grew up watching his father manage: Watching his father as a manager in the majors left an indelible image in Rojas’ mind. We had a clue about Eero Saarinen (Aug. 20, 1910 ~ Sept. 1, 1961) just last Tuesday. Luis Garcia (5-4, 2.98) pitches for Houston, which won the series opener 10-2 on Thursday night in the first managerial matchup between Baker and Tony La Russa since September 2011. Gilbert Ray Hodges, ne Hodge (April 4, 1924 – April 2, 1972) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) first baseman and manager who played most of his 18-year career for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers.He was inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame in 1982.. Hodges is generally considered to be the best defensive first baseman of the 1950s. 3. "I do love that Luis Rojas worked for everything that he got, and he's not someone who is just a player and then was given the job," Giannotti said at the start of the "Boomer and Gio" show. In the very near future, the New York Mets will be meeting to discuss whether Mickey Callaway will return as the manager in 2020. Well, for starters, there’s plenty of movement at the top, including a very tight race for No. Anytime you say “I’m satisfied” after decisions you made led to a loss, then you suck. The family name is Rojas, but his father, brother and uncles used Alou, the surname of Luis Rojas’ paternal grandmother. Rojas is 15 years younger than his brother Moises, who played for the Mets... Hired during former general manager Omar Minaya’s tenure, Rojas has spent 14 seasons with the organization, including eight as a manager at the minor league level. Then after last Wednesday’s 1-0 loss to the Red Sox in which the Mets had two hits, 15 strikeouts and were at one run in 18 innings with one ineffective, indecisive at-bat after another vs. Boston, the duo met and found themselves in unison. 1 Michael Farber, … Moises Alou. Rojas in previous outings with the Mets has worn No. The RIVER FUND New York’s mission is “to feed a n d empower those we serve to move … Greg Prince discovered the Mets when he was 6, during the magical summer of 1969. A name that can be traced way back to 1958 when Felipe Alou emerged as a member of the San Francisco Giants. So when the New York Mets announced the signing of Luis Rojas as the franchise’s 23rd manager, it came as a surprise to many that Rojas himself is an Alou. This revelation left many wondering exactly how Rojas fits into the Alou family. BP isn’t easy to throw, at any level … so what he did was remarkable. 1 Michael Farber, … Rojas managed eight years in the Mets minor league system. Contact him here. Very few men have left a greater mark on baseball than Felipe Rojas Alou. Major league baseball experienced another wacky winter of wild spending, weird decisions and widespread player movement. Rojas managed eight [1/23: Baseball Musings- The New Alou While Shelton jokes it’s because Kelly doesn’t want him to “screw anything up,” the truth is Shelton’s omission is Kelly’s way of doing his boss a favor. He had his batting average over .300 at the end of July. Mark Forums Read; Quick Links Seaver, now 75 years old, didn’t waste time pitching his name into baseball history. 4. Beltran's batting only .263 this season; however, he's not the most overpaid Met. Safe to say his numbers are not great. His brothers and son Moises followed suit… even tho Moises’ last name is Rojas Beltre, from his parents. Eero Saarinen and his father, Elie Saarinen (Aug. 20, 1873 ~ July 1, 1950), were both well known architects from Finland. AP. Throughout his 17-year major league career, Moises Alou was one of the most dangerous hitters at the plate. Mel took his father’s name as he was born of a different mother than the Alou siblings. Alderson had been thinking similarly. According to MLB.com, Rojas uses his paternal grandfather’s last name, Rojas, while his … A mixup over Latin American naming conventions led to a Minor League official listing his surname as Alou, that of his mother. Faith and Fear in Flushing made its debut on Feb. 16, 2005, the brainchild of two longtime friends and lifelong Met fans. The Mets tap Luis Rojas, son of Felipe Alou, to take over the Mets after the departure of Carlos Beltran. Moises Alou. Has unorthodox approach to treating blisters on hands) Guys to avoid Mike Matheny (Intelligent. Greg Prince discovered the Mets when he was 6, during the magical summer of 1969. The Mets hired Rojas as their manager on 22 January 2020. In the event Rojas doesn't come around, the Halos picked up Hoyt Wilhelm selected in the expansion draft by Kansas City. I’m slowing down when I admit this guy isn’t ringing a bell. Current front office guy in Padres organization. ... keep everyone healthy is the No. Rojas will certainly have plenty of experience to fall back on as his father managed the Montreal Expos (1992-2001) and San Francisco Giants (2003-2006) after a playing career that lasted almost two decades. All on FoxSports.com. TODAY: The Mets have officially announced the hiring. So was Mickey Callaway. But what’s done is done. Additionally, he had been viewed highly within the organization after rising through its ranks over 14 seasons. He goes by his grandfather’s last name rather than that of his father … He is about to unleash robo-umps in a more serious way. 2. Sometimes … Early Impressions of Luis Rojas Rojas is the son of Felipe Alou and the half-brother of Moises Alou. ... Luis Rojas: (Clubhouse/media) B+ Luis Rojas: (Bullpen) F- Bench Mob: 99 Diamond in The Show … And not only did he complete a fourth, but he ended a couple of ugly streaks in the process. He repeated what he did in the ninth the game before. Notes. “He’s just a guy who is a lot of fun to watch right now,’’ Servais said. @C70. The first of two podcasts this week as Jason and Buds to touch base to go over the big news of the last two weeks including the secret Wellington game, Metricon's sponsorship, Ola Toivonen the skipper, the season launch, Berisha and Troisi signing for other clubs, Honda's weird tweets, FFA marketing and our Name The Derby competition. Luis Garcia (5-4, 2.98) pitches for Houston, which won the series opener 10-2 on Thursday night in the first managerial matchup between Baker and Tony La Russa since September 2011. Rick Reichardt, the $200,000 bonus outfielder, batted .264 and hit 26 HR. Rojas is the younger brother of former Cubs outfielder Moises Alou and the son of former manager Felipe Alou. However, a scout mistakenly used his mother’s maiden name. by Cardinal70 on March 13, 2020. The only players to represent more teams are Gary Sheffield and Moises Alou with five. For a career, Yogi Berra has the highest Positional Strength Score in my data—a cleanup hitter, a catcher, playing for formidable teams. Rest assured Mets fans, new manager Luis Rojas is a good man who will not cheat the game of baseball. “Alou” was Felipe’s mother’s last name and was “assigned” that when his father’s surname Rojas was lost in translation, yet passed along to Luis. The only other father-son duos to manage in the majors are Buddy and David Bell, Aaron and Bob Boone, George and Dick Sisler, and Bob and Joel Skinner. FILE - In this Friday, July 3, 2020, file photo, New York Mets manager Luis Rojas speaks during a baseball workout at Citi Field in New York. He struck out. He has star quality. Mets Hire Luis Rojas As Manager. – Lost in the Pacific Northwest was Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford’s fabulous month of June: He hit .352 with 10 doubles, three homers and reached base 48 times. 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