LARRY BOWA RUMORS & GOSSIP

Former Phillies Manager, Coach, and Shortstop Larry Bowa Emerges as Manager Candidate for Marlins

The Marlins owner hates everybody whoever manages for him.   Former Phillies manager and shortstop Larry Bowa has a temper and is not afraid to speak directly and frankly.    Seems like the two would be a disaster, right?   That obvious disaster waiting to happen did not stop the Miami Marlins from interviewing Bowa for their managerial opening, FoxSports.com reports. Bowa reportedly...
Via Philliedelphia Verified_ybn
October 26, 2012  |  Discuss

Source: Bowa among Miami candidates

The Miami Marlins' last manager was an excitable former shortstop, and now they're considering another one: Larry Bowa. Bowa became the second person interviewed for the job this week, a person familiar with the search said Friday. The person confirmed the discussions to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Marlins aren't commenting. Cincinnati...
Via AP on Fox
October 26, 2012  |  Discuss

Source: Miami interviews Bowa, Redmond

The Miami Marlins have interviewed Larry Bowa in addition to former catcher Mike Redmond for the team's manager position, according to a source. The Marlins fired Ozzie Guillen as manager this week after just one season. The Marlins candidates are being interviewed separately by team owner Jeffrey Loria and the baseball operations department. Bowa was most recently a coach...
Via Fox Sports
October 26, 2012  |  Discuss

Bowa: Astros need someone younger

Larry Bowa said Tuesday that he will not be the Houston Astros' next manager, saying that he and Astros GM Jeff Luhnow agreed that the team needs to go with someone younger. Bowa, 66, said that while he was "very impressed" with Luhnow, the team faces a lengthy rebuilding process and would be better served by a manager who could grow with the club. The Astros interviewed...
Via Fox Sports
September 18, 2012  |  Discuss

Next Houston Astros' Manager: Larry Bowa?

Former Phillies All-Star, player, and manager Larry Bowa may get one more chance in the major leagues.  According to MLB.com, Bowa met with Astros General Manager Jeff Luhnow today in Houston.  The Astros have been interviewing for a new manager in recent days after manager Brad Mills was dismissed a few weeks ago. Though Luhnow would not explicitly state Bowa was interviewing...
Via Philliedelphia Verified_ybn
September 14, 2012  |  Discuss

97.5 erects anti-laziness billboards in Jimmy Rollins' honor; Larry Bowa rips team, coach

100% sure that Philadelphia Philly SS Jimmy Rollins was not running full speed yesterday. (above via Crashburn Ally) But Philly radio station 97.5 FM The Fanatic decided to treat it as a chance to... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com
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August 16, 2012  |  Discuss

Larry Bowa Interviews with AngelsWin.com

Interview Conducted by Brian Waller, AngelsWin.com Feature WriterIntensity is something you can’t teach. It’s not a pitch you can practice in the bullpen; it’s not a flaw in your swing you can fix in the batting cages. It’s an intangible that doesn’t show in stat lines on the back of baseball cards. It’s a personality trait that is found in winners and leaders throughout...
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March 21, 2012  |  Discuss

Bowa on Current Phillies: They’re Media Friendly

Former Phillies shortstop and manager Larry Bowa joined The Sports Bash with Mike Gill on 97.3 ESPN FM on Tuesday. Bowa had some strong remarks about the makeup of the current Phillies roster when comparing them to the Phillies teams of the late-70′s and early-80′s.Bowa said that he gives the advantage to Jimmy Rollins when it comes to the two shortstops, but he did mention...
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February 29, 2012  |  Discuss

BP Unfiltered: Jaffe Versus Bowa by Jay Jaffe

I wasn't always a Larry Bowa fan. I grew up rooting for the Dodgers in the late 1970s, during the time of their heated rivalry with the Phillies. The two teams tangled in the 1977 and 1978 National League Championship Series, with the Dodgers winning twice and advancing to the World Series, only to meet their doom at the hands of the Yankees. That Phillies team, anchored by...
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February 01, 2012  |  Discuss

Larry Bowa: Torre 'would be perfect' for Dodgers

Joe Torre would be the perfect person to run the Dodgers, his longtime lieutenant said on Wednesday. Hes a great baseball mind who can get the organization back to where it should be, said Larry Bowa, who was a member of Torres coaching staffs with the New York Yankees and Dodgers from 2006 to 2010. Torre resigned his executive position with Major League Baseball to join Los Angeles...
Via Fox Sports West
January 04, 2012  |  1 Comment
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