From the ticker:
Cincinnati Reds pitching coach Vern Ruhle has been diagnosed with cancer, the team announced on Thursday.
Ruhle, entering his third year with the organization and first as pitching coach, underwent physical examinations last week.
“Our thoughts and prayers right now are with Vern and his family,” new Reds general manager Wayne Krivsky said. “We are in the process of arranging for Vern to get the best possible treatment. His health and recovery is our foremost concern at the present time. The Reds, our medical team and Vern’s doctors are working closely together to make sure everything is being done to treat his illness.”
I’ll be honest. I feel extremely sorry for him and his family, but when people get diagnosed with something like this they shouldn’t plan on staying with the team.
I’ll be honest. I feel extremely sorry for him and his family, but when people get diagnosed with something like this they shouldn’t plan on staying with the team.
Not just for their own health but because of the distraction it can be become for the team. The last thing we need is a distraction and to be totally honest…he is not the best pitching coach anyways!!
Redleg Nation certainly wishes Ruhle the best…and hope for a speedy recovery. There is some evidence that Ruhle is excellent at his job, but he’s also very well-liked, I’m told.
Well liked doesn’t make you good…and lets see that evidence!!!