Tony Vitello to SF Giants (Merged )

[Vols330]

What if this was one big chess move by TV to get more NIL for baseball?

 

[Christian Lowe]

What if this was one big chess move by TV to get more NIL for baseball?

No shot. San Francisco wouldn’t play along with that. This is serious. We might just get lucky.

 

[Christian Lowe]

 

[Christian Lowe]

 

[GUNTERSVOL]

I'm not going to predict how this is going to turn out, but I just read Ben McKee say that Tony's buyout appears to be a hangup in negotiations. San Francisco wanted to dock Tony's future salary to pay the buyout. He wasn't on board with that. I'm still trying to see if there are any more recent updates.

He also says he doesn't think Elander would follow Tony if he goes. He suggested Q and Sean McCann would.

IF IF IF Tony is gone I will hope that more guys can sustain a program than can build one. Especially if Frank hangs around and can keep the arms coming. I will run with that till PROVEN otherwise. I do not suffer from the latent and common BVS syndrome gene prevalent on this SITE. Sad displays way too often.

 

[RandomUTfan]

IF IF IF Tony is gone I will hope that more guys can sustain a program than can build one. Especially if Frank hangs around and can keep the arms coming. I will run with that till PROVEN otherwise. I do not suffer from the latent and common BVS syndrome gene prevalent on this SITE. Sad displays way too often.

Ben said today that regardless of what happens with Tony, Frank is looking to retire within a couple of years.

 

[82_VOL_83]

What if this was one big chess move by TV to get more NIL for baseball?

I've said the same thing twice in the last couple of days. I like your thinking!

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Trying to not get my hopes up. I knew we’d eventually lose Frank and Elander but Tony is Tennessee Baseball. I’m not ready for this chapter to end. I hope we get a miracle.

 

[volfan411]

At some point the Giants are going to have to move on from him so the longer this plays out the better it is for us.

 

[UTK]

Not saying we’re clear or anything but I think there’s small signs that are good for us atm

 

[taylorvol]

If you’re right, this ends up better for happening if money is opened up for baseball and LNS is fast tracked like it should’ve been.

If CTV stays, the legend and adoration only grows. First NCAA head coach with no MLB experience to be offered and decline a MLB offer.

 

[taylorvol]

Trying to not get my hopes up. I knew we’d eventually lose Frank and Elander but Tony is Tennessee Baseball. I’m not ready for this chapter to end. I hope we get a miracle.

I have a good feeling about this.

 

[VolFan_stuck_in_the_901]

If CTV stays, the legend and adoration only grows. First NCAA head coach with no MLB experience to be offered and decline a MLB offer.

Who do you think wails and gnashes their teeth harder if Tony turns down MLB: LSU fans or Arkansas fans?

 

[Jimmy Football]

Who do you think wails and gnashes their teeth harder if Tony turns down MLB: LSU fans or Arkansas fans?

Arkansas. This is their path to get him there.

 

[taylorvol]

Who do you think wails and gnashes their teeth harder if Tony turns down MLB: LSU fans or Arkansas fans?

Don’t forget Vandy but Ark fans will absolutely lose their minds…. They were hoping they’d be his landing spot after MLB

 

[TheBigOne10]

If Tony stays you build the man a damn statue tomorrow.

 

[cardvolfan]

I know there’s a lure to pro sports, but I don’t know about going to San Francisco or any team in California given the ridiculous taxes and cost of living. I’d be surprised if whatever he makes there nets him more than what he makes now.

Everyone is assuming he is going there for the money. The 15th highest salaried MLB manager is making around 1.3 million now. Tony is making 3 million.

 

[taylorvol]

If Tony stays you build the man a damn statue tomorrow.

Full statue—not some bust like Fulmer and Dickey. We need a Champions Hall at LNS. Statue of CTV with busts of Garner, Holloway, Burke…. I’m kinda serious.

 

[cardvolfan]

I agree with your 2nd paragraph, but we really aren't close to competing for a natty in any of the other major sports. Got our doors blown off in the fb playoffs and in the elite eight.

LOL

 

[Ritzwatch]

I have it on good authority that the boosters are stepping up big time.

Someone apparently committed to DoorDash coupons for Fazoli’s every Thursday night until season starts.

Don’t count us out on this just yet….

 

[OrangeAllDay]

I have it on good authority that the boosters are stepping up big time.

Someone apparently committed to DoorDash coupons for Fazoli’s every Thursday night until season starts.

Don’t count us out on this just yet….

breadsticks will get him. They always get me

 

[cardvolfan]

If Tony V leaves the program will crater quickly.

Bold statement in its entirety. You have no way of knowing that.

 

[cwbytruckers]

If he is leaving why hasn’t it been leaked by a current or future player? As a recruit you know they have checked in. And no one has backed out yet or said they are transferring. I think Tony is liking the attention brought to his Vols.

 

[Proud Army Wife]

Well duh. I expect Tony to continue to coach until he’s on the plane to SF. He’s not the type to leave the team high and dry like that.

 

[82_VOL_83]

Everyone is assuming he is going there for the money. The 15th highest salaried MLB manager is making around 1.3 million now. Tony is making 3 million.

1.3 mil AND not in CA.