Chicago White Sox supervisor Pedro Grifol lauded Josh Barfield’s presence, Brian Bannister’s creativity and Gene Watson’s wealth of information.
Grifol was requested in regards to the three anticipated additions to the White Sox entrance workplace workers after Tuesday’s 4-3 loss to the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park.
“I think (general manager) Chris (Getz) has assembled a really good team around him,” Grifol mentioned.
MLB.com was the first to report on Tuesday night time that Barfield can be becoming a member of the Sox as an assistant normal supervisor. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale was the primary to report Bannister’s function in pitching growth and Watson in “player personnel.”
Barfield, 40, has most lately been the director of participant growth with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
“I met Josh not too long ago, he was extremely impressive,” Grifol mentioned. “Great presence. Just a extremely good demeanor. A sensible man.
“He’s been doing player development over there, which I think that job really prepares you for a lot of things. Bright, bright, bright guy.”
Bannister, 42, has most lately been the director of pitching for the San Francisco Giants.
“Brilliant mind, brilliant pitching mind,” Grifol mentioned. “He brings plans to the organization. I’m excited to start working with him, I think we all are, (pitching coach) Ethan (Katz) and (bullpen coach Curt Hasler) and everybody is excited for him to be part of this thing and help us move forward.”
Grifol mentioned Bannister’s function might be geared towards pitching.
“A brilliant guy, creative,” Grifol mentioned. “He’ll check every box and he’ll turn every stone. He’s a really good one.”
Watson has most lately been the vice chairman of main league scouting/assistant GM with the Kansas City Royals.
“I’ve known Gene for 13-14 years,” Grifol mentioned. “One of essentially the most revered guys within the recreation, excessive power. Really, actually good scout, actually good evaluator, inventive thoughts. Has put a ton of nice offers collectively for World Series groups, has been part of 4 World Series groups, two championship groups (2003 Marlins and the 2015 Royals).
“A wealth of knowledge, great leader. He’s been doing this for a long, long time. In my opinion, he’s one of the better scouts in the game.”
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