Hail to the new Chiefs chief: Q&A with Syracuse Chiefs new manager Tony Beasley
By Walt ShepperdOn his first day in town, Syracuse Chiefs new manager Tony Beasley sat for an early morning chat about the state of baseball, especially the local minor league brand. He grew up watching his dad and uncles playing sandlot ball in Bowling Green, Virginia, always wanting to play in the major leagues. He played at the collegiate level at Lewisberg JC in North Carolina and Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Drafted in the 19th round by the Orioles, he played with Baltimore until 2006, coached three years for Pittsburg and last year with Syracuse’s parent club, the Washington Nationals.
“I’m an open guy,” he introduced himself, “pretty straight forward. I’ll give respect and hopefully get it back. I’m passionate about what I do. I’m usually media friendly. I’m a Christian guy, I won’t shy away from my faith at all. What you see with me is usually what you get. I don’t have any agendas.” Asked if he aspired to manage in the majors, he responded, “Definitely. As with any job,...
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Wednesday march 21, 2012
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Syracuse NY 13202
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