If Baker is hired, I say we start a "save Homer Bailey('s arm)" protest and raise a ruckus.
Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.
No way is Baker being hired. It's just asking to lose 100 games. Why would the Reds hire a manager the Cubs recently fired because of a 66-96 record?
"Don't trust any statistics you did not fake yourself."--Winston Churchill
I have this sneaking suspicion that the only skill of some major league managers is the ability to convince upper management that they are the right man for the job.
Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.
I'm going to buy tissues and ice packs tonight just in case....
..and I may pick up an apartment guide...
Wow.
Not sure what to think about this...
"Strickland Propane... Taste the meat, not the heat." - Hank Hill
An ego enabler, who can't handle a pitching staff, who likes veterans over young players, and arguably wrecked the career of 2 of the most promisiing young pitchers in recent years...
Am I missing something?
The only thing that looks good is his managerial record - has only finished below second place 4 times...the fourth being his last stint as a manager....has been to a world series, and has a .527 winnig percentage.
Not enough good to outweigh the bad for me....
Good lord, this board will go into meltdown.....
"Strickland Propane... Taste the meat, not the heat." - Hank Hill
I never understoond the lure of Dusty Baker. He was good with SF but how much of that can you contribute to having two year in year out MVP candidates in Kent and Bonds. Then he went to chicago and killed the pitching staff. I just dont see how Baker and Krivsky would get along considering Krivsky likes to baby his prospects while Baker abuses his.
Would this be a precursor to trading off young guys like Votto, Encarnacion and others?
"Strickland Propane... Taste the meat, not the heat." - Hank Hill
I'm about to jump on the "Bring Back Mackanin" bandwagon if this is the only other alternative...
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