Suns can learn from D-backs’ mistakes of the past
Apr 11, 2013, 6:22 PM | Updated: 6:34 pm
A struggling organization fires a popular leader and replaces him with the handpicked, my-guy-replacement that is short on experience or proven success but is long on front office endorsements.
The stories of Lindsey Hunter and A.J. Hinch are similar, but with one distinct difference. And it’s that difference that gives the Suns the opportunity to learn from the mistakes of their next door neighbors.
With Hinch, the D-backs had made it clear: he was the manager, not the interim guy. It was decision that even at the time made a debatable hire even more dubious. Nothing about Hinch ever felt right. From his lack of experience to the absence of a buy-in from the players or fans, Hinch was a stranger in a strange land.
I’m sure this sounds awfully familiar for Suns fans. And after reading Gambo’s blog, the similarities are striking.
The difference is that the Suns are not tied to Hunter the way the D-backs were to Hinch. They have a choice to make and an opportunity to recognize what the D-backs could not.
That they can do better.
