Edgar Frederick "Ned" Yost III (born August 19, 1955, in Eureka, California) is a former Major League Baseball catcher and a former manager of the Milwaukee Brewers. He is currently the Manager of the Kansas City Royals.

Ned Yost quotes:

“It's not going to be easy. And nothing worthwhile is easy.”

“He just struggled all night long. They weren't smashing balls all over the place. They hit some balls off the end of the bat and they found some holes.”

“I thought we had a chance after that.”

“(Davis) tried to overthrow a breaking ball (to Burke) and he hung it.”

“Those kind of games come down to one big hit. Helling and Oswalt both pitched outstanding, and then Lidge came in and did an awesome job. Dana battled to get two outs and then got a pitch up to Bagwell and that was it. It was a great game.”

I always liked Yost when he was with the Braves. I always wonder if he would return. In a recent interview with ChopTalk, Boby Cox wrote about his involvement in the Cindy Donald Dreams of Recovery Foundation for spinal injury. He and Ned Yost are on the advisory board, so they are still communicating (other good stuff in that interview too). They are also known to be good friends.

All I can say, is that I, as a fan, would love to have Yost back with the Braves. He left after the 2002 season, a season we won 101 games. I am not saying he should coach third, Brian Snitker is already signed on for next year. In fact the entire coaching staff is coming back, but what about 2010. Hey it could happen, and if it does, I'd welcome him back with open arms.

It is reported that during a secret meeting by players before the playoffs they voted to award Yost a full share of the playoff bonuses. They also voted to award Ted Simmons, Yost's replacement, a full share. Not only that, the Brewers have also taken Yost's 2009 option. He'll be paid and availble to coach.





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