Reds Scouting Director credited with Hamilton suggestion
The Reds Scouting Director Chris Buckley (who resides in Tampa) made the suggestion to Reds GM Wayne Krivsky which led to the Reds acquiring Josh Hamilton:
Asked about the Reds’ background check, Krivsky said, “There wasn’t much of one. It was rather informal. We had scouts ask all the questions.” Scouting director Chris Buckley, who lives in the Tampa area and was familiar with Hamilton’s history, made the recommendation, Krivsky said.It turned out Reds manager Jerry Narron had a connection with Hamilton from their North Carolina roots. Narron’s brother, Johnny, once coached Hamilton on a select team, and Johnny’s son was Hamilton’s teammate on other youth teams. Johnny Narron was an instructor in the Brewers’ farm system last year, and Krivsky received approval from Brewers GM Doug Melvin to bring him aboard to do the Reds’ video work.
Johnny travels with the team and is a major part of Hamilton’s support group. In fact, Hamilton gives Johnny his meal money so he’s not tempted to spend it foolishly.
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