Q&A with Webby

Q: What's it like to come back to Stockton after managing here before?
A: I'm excited about coming back, man. You know, we won some ballgames, had a lot of good players down here, and I'm excited to get back to it here in Stockton.
Q: Who were a few players that stuck out to you when you were managing from 2011-2013?
A: Well, you gotta look to the pitching staff, we had a great pitching staff. Guys like Dan Straily and AJ Griffin were great for us. We even had Blake Treinen come up towards the end there, and obviously look what he's done. For position players? Michael Choice [30 HR, 82 RBI] stood out to me, guys like Ryan Lipkin - Lipkin [83 games as catcher, most on the team] was an Ironman for us that year.
Q: You've been down in Spring Training getting to know the guys who will end up in Stockton this year. Who has caught your eye?
A: Yeah, yeah the guys are playing pretty well. [Lazaro] Armenteros is coming off of a minor injury, he had a slow start, but he's coming around. [Austin] Beck is playing great, you saw he was up in the Bay Series with the A's this week. I'm excited for these guys.
Q: There's always talk in the Big Leagues as to what "kind" of managers are out there: player's managers, analytical guys, etc. How would you characterize yourself?
A: I mix it up, I'm a little bit of both. I take care of my guys, a player's manager, but I get the front office perspective of baseball.
Q: Everyone has to know - what's your go-to spot in Stockton to eat?
A: [Laughs] Oh man, I've heard things have changed since I've been there! I'm always down to try new places - my tongue is always ready for tasting new things, new places. I'm going to need some recommendations from the fans!