Tony Vitello to SF Giants (Merged )

[Christian Lowe]

He met with the team after this was leaked and told them it wasn’t done. I believe him. I don’t think he would lie to them, that’s not who is he. It’s probably close, but I don’t think it’s done.

Idk why he’d say that. I don’t see Danny caving on anything here. Egos on both sides too big, except tony’s is deserved. Danny probably thinks he’s being a problem and can find someone better cheaper, then charge us more for the inconvenience

 

[orange_glory]

So how many recruits leave?

 

[treecejc]

We gotta lose to bama and then find out about losing TV all in the same day. That’s brutal.

 

[YankeeVol]

But he's saying it's not done.

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But he's "reporting" it....

 

[VolPack22]

We gotta lose to bama and then find out about losing TV all in the same day. That’s brutal.

Loser mentality

 

[Volstylexx]

Tennessee’s Director of baseball operations:

 

[orange_glory]

Loser mentality

BVS

 

[Bigorangefaninga]

Not right now, but Posey just took over this year. He might have a big picture plan that works.

Not GM though, that is Minasian or however you spell it and SF better hope he does a better job than dudes brother has for Los Angeles Angels. I loved Posey as a player, we shall see though if he’s worth anything as an executive.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Yea we said that about Kellie when she replaced Pat

Errrr…Holly replaced Pat, Kellie replaced Holly. Extra points for spelling Kellie correctly.

 

[knoxvol52]

Tony always said either your a Vol or your not. I guess he's not

Tony always said either your a Vol or your not. I guess he's not

People say lots of things that bite them in the ass eventually..

 

[TheMookieMonster]

It would just feel so weird to open up a basically brand new stadium on Opening Day in February 2026 and the coach that built the program isn’t there to see it.

 

[stevenrich2003]

Is this official?

 

[tn4elvis]

Is this official?

No

 

[taylorvol]

I’m sorry you believe that lol. He never has to step foot on a recruiting visit ever again. He never has to convince a kid to come play college instead of entering the draft. Could you imagine having the most laborious and tedious part of your job taken away, but you still get to do the other things you enjoy and still get paid the same, if not more? Sign me up

I’m sorry you believe that lol. He never has to step foot on a recruiting visit ever again. He never has to convince a kid to come play college instead of entering the draft. Could you imagine having the most laborious and tedious part of your job taken away, but you still get to do the other things you enjoy and still get paid the same, if not more? Sign me up

I’m sorry you missed my point about the impact a manager has over a college program vs MLB program. CTV is the CEO/GM over TN Baseball. He’d be a highly paid manager for the Giants If I was Boyd, I’d have him reporting directly to Boyd (who is a huge baseball guy) so CTV doesn’t have to deal with the worst part of his job….Danny White.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Is this official?

Not yet. But almost certainly will be in 24-48 hours.

 

[Christian Lowe]

People say lots of things that bite them in the ass eventually..

Every coach who’s ever taken another job has comments like these brought up. They mean nothing when they say it. It’s just rah rah ********, and that’s for all coaches not just tony

 

[knoxvol52]

Every coach who’s ever taken another job has comments like these brought up. They mean nothing when they say it. It’s just rah rah ********, and that’s for all coaches not just tony

Oh, I agree completely...

 

[Volstylexx]

Is this official?

 

[orange_glory]

It would just feel so weird to open up a basically brand new stadium on Opening Day in February 2026 and the coach that built the program isn’t there to see it.

That's what I was going to call that stadium. The stadium Vitello built

 

[NorCalVol67]

Tony always said either your a Vol or your not. I guess he's not

He will always be a Vol.

Leaving for MLB does not change that.

 

[taylorvol]

It would just feel so weird to open up a basically brand new stadium on Opening Day in February 2026 and the coach that built the program isn’t there to see it.

Would be such a BVS TN thing to happen. Except stadium won’t be ready until FEb 2027.

 

[TheBigOne10]

Let us prayif he does leave it will weed out the casual fans. I for one think Elander would be a badass recruiter which is what matters most in this era. Love you Tony V!

 

[Just a VolinTears]

For all those citing loyalty, I think we all need to just be thankful to Tony for all that he did. Top of the College baseball world and 2024 champs. I'll never blame a guy for leveling up. Wish him the best truly. Not like he's going to another SEC team

 

[YankeeVol]

Every coach who’s ever taken another job has comments like these brought up. They mean nothing when they say it. It’s just rah rah ********, and that’s for all coaches not just tony

Except in a women's sport, amirite?

 

[orange_glory]

He will always be a Vol.

Leaving for MLB does not change that.

It makes him a rich Giant not a Vol. Let's be real he's really a Tiger.