L.A.'S NEW LEADING MAN COLLETTI TAKES CHARGE, SEARCH IS ON FOR TEAM'S NEXT MANAGER.Byline: Tony Jackson
Anthony (Antonio) Jackson, best known as Tony Jackson Staff Writer After signing a four-year contract to become the new general manager of the Dodgers, Ned Colletti Ned Louis Colletti, Jr. is the General Manager for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Colletti graduated from East Leyden High School in Franklin Park, Illinois and Northern Illinois University. Colletti began his Major League Career in 1982 with the Chicago Cubs. spent several hours fulfilling media obligations Wednesday, then went right to work on what everyone knew would be his first order of business. ``I will start immediately on the search for a manager,'' Colletti said. ``I'm looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. a great leader, somebody who is a winner and knows how to win the last game of the season and knows how to outmaneuver out·ma·neu·ver tr.v. out·ma·neu·vered, out·ma·neu·ver·ing, out·ma·neu·vers 1. To overcome (an opponent) by artful, clever maneuvering. 2. the other manager.'' Colletti, assistant to San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden GM Brian Sabean Brian Sabean is the Senior Vice President and General Manager of the San Francisco Giants, a Major League Baseball franchise. He has held the job since 1997, when he replaced former General Manager Bob Quinn. for the past nine seasons, said he has tossed names around in his head from the moment he officially became a candidate for the Dodgers' GM job. He wouldn't name the two candidates on whom he is most focused, but said the search probably would require seeking permission from other clubs to talk to some candidates currently under contract. ``I have one in mind, sure, but I don't know Don't know (DK, DKed) "Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party. if he is the right man yet,'' Colletti said. ``I know just about enough about him to know I want to talk to him. But if that doesn't work out, there is somebody else I'm thinking about right alongside him.'' It is unclear whether one of those candidates is Texas pitching coach and Dodgers pitching legend Orel Hershiser
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He has also served as general manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers from February 16, 2004 to October 29, 2005. , who reportedly had no interest in Hershiser as a managerial candidate. Colletti had a hand in signing Hershiser to pitch for the Giants in 1998, and the two speak glowingly of each other. ``I helped 'recruit' him,'' Colletti said. ``I got to know him pretty well on and off the field. He is a smart man. He has a lot of knowledge, a great demeanor and a great approach to life.'' Asked if Hershiser was a candidate for the job, Colletti said, ``He might be.'' Hershiser said that as of late Wednesday afternoon he hadn't heard from Colletti. At the time DePodesta was fired, the managerial search had been narrowed to three finalists in Hershiser, Dodgers player development director Terry Collins and former Detroit manager Alan Trammell Collins, who appeared to be the favorite before DePodesta was fired and who didn't return a call from the Daily News on Wednesday, probably has been reduced to a long shot. ``I need to talk to him,'' Colletti said. ``I have no comment besides that until I have had a conversation with him.'' Colletti had conversations with most of the rest of his top staff Tuesday and Wednesday, meeting with assistant GM Kim Ng Kim Ng (Chinese: ; Pinyin: Wǔ Pèiqín; born November 17, 1968; Ng is pronounced as a velar nasal) is an American baseball executive for the Major League Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers organization. , vice president for scouting and player development Roy Smith Roy Smith (born August 6, 1944 in Victoria, British Columbia - died February 26, 2004) is a former NASCAR driver. His career lasted 13 years, although he only was involved in 26 races. He had 4 top 10 finishes and no wins. and scouting director Logan White. Ng said Colletti made it clear he wants her on his staff and that she agreed to stay, despite her disappointment at not getting the GM job. By the end, Ng appeared to be Colletti's only competition for the job, and she would have been the first female GM in major-league history. ``Of course I'm disappointed,'' Ng said. ``There are a lot of sacrifices that I would have had to make personally. But ultimately, to be able to build a club and see something from start to finish, I think that's what all of us probably want. ... But I would love to be a part of this.'' White said no such overtures were made to him, but Colletti's repeated, glowing references to White and the farm system he has built made it clear that White - arguably the most valuable and indispensable member of the Dodgers' front office the past four years - is safe. Smith, who was brought in by DePodesta from the Pittsburgh organization a year ago, was given no assurances. ``I'm sure he doesn't want to make any kind of commitment until he gets to know people,'' Smith said of Colletti. ``That will take time. I have been through this before, and you just kind of take it as it comes. We will probably sit down this weekend.'' Tony Jackson, (818) 713-3675 tony.jackson(at)dailynews.com COLLETTI FILE Age: 50 From: Chicago School: Northern Illinois University Baseball Background 1982: Hired by Chicago Cubs as assistant to public relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most director. 1985: Promoted to director of media relations. 1988: Added title of publications director. 1990: Named Cubs' director of baseball administration. 1992: Added title of vice president. 1995: Joined Giants as special consultant to baseball operations. 1996: Named Giants' director of major-league administration; later promoted to assistant general manager. 2005: Hired by Dodgers as general manager. DODGER GMs IN L.A. BUZZIE BAVASI (1958-1968) Record: 793-870 (three championships) High point: Won three World Series during a six-year span (1959-65). Low point: Eased out during 1968 season and given presidency of expansion San Diego Padres. FRESCO THOMPSON (June-Nov. 1968) Record: 76-86 High point: Former major leaguer infielder, long-time minor league director helped developed top players in the 1960s, Willie Davis, Wes Parker. Low point: Died just four months into the job. AL CAMPANIS (Nov. 1968-April 1987) Record: 1,649-1369 (one championship) High point: Shrewd trader (Dusty Baker, Rick Monday, Jimmy Wynn, innovator in player development, molded Garvey, Lopes, Russell and Cey into stars; won four pennants, one World Series. Low point: Fired in 1987 for racially insensitive remarks on national TV. FRED CLAIRE (April 1987-June 1998) Record: 766-702 (one championship) High point: Marketing whiz earned baseball stripes by signing Kirk Gibson and winning a World Series title in 1988. Low point: Traded Pedro Martinez for Delino DeShields in 1993; fired in early by new Fox owners along with Russell, the manager. TOM LASORDA (June-Sept. 1998)* Record: 47-41 High point: Jeff Shaw (129 saves) trade, although it cost them Paul Konerko. Low point: Mark Grudzielanek, Carlos Perez trade a month into his tenure. KEVIN MALONE (Sept. 1998-April 2001) Record: 178-176 High point: First day on the job. Low point: Signed Kevin Brown to five-year, $105 million deal. Ran Mike Scioscia out of town. Never recovered after declaring ``There is a new sheriff in town.'' DAVE A file sharing program from Thursby Software Systems, Inc., Arlington, TX (www.thursby.com) that allows a Macintosh to share files with a PC. Designed specifically for and needing installation only on the Mac, DAVE works with Microsoft's native SMB/CIFS file sharing protocols and uses WALLACE (April-Oct. 2001)* Record: 71-61 High point: Let the organization catch its breath after volatile Malone tenure. Shawn Green had career year and combined with Gary Sheffield for 85 homers. Low point: Left club to become pitching coach for Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox are a member and currently champions of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball’s American League. From to the present, the Red Sox have played in Fenway Park. . DAN EVANS (Dec. 2001-Jan. 2004) Record: 339-223 High point: Paired down bloated payroll by trading Kevin Brown with $45 million left on his contract. Architect of 2004 West Division champ. Low point: After McCourts took over, was made to re-interview for his job, which eventually went to Paul DePodesta. PAUL DePODESTA (Feb. 2004-Oct. 2005) Record: 164-160 High point: Acquired Steve Finley in July 2004 and won first Dodgers playoff game since 1988. Low point: Trades last winter didn't pan out and created roster upheaval. Philosophy did not produce success. * interim CAPTION(S): 2 photos, 2 boxes Photo: (1 -- color) New Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti answers a question during his introductory news conference Wednesday morning at Dodger Stadium. (2) Dodgers owner Frank McCourt watches as his new hire, GM Ned Colletti speaks to the media. John McCoy/Staff Photographer Box: (1) COLLETTI FILE (see text) (2) DODGER GMs IN L.A. (see text) |
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