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    Re: Lou in 2011?

    no matter what Votto did yesterday, Dempster should not have stayed in to pitch to him. Having said that, there is almost nobody on the face of this earth that dislikes the Reds current manager more than me so if it takes Piniella to send him packing, then I'm all for it
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    Re: Lou in 2011?

    Quote Originally Posted by Sea Ray View Post
    Lou sure didn't impress me in the 7th inning yesterday. If the tables were turned, RZ would be feasting on him today.
    It may actually be better for the Reds in 2011 if Lou stays in Chicago....
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    Re: Lou in 2011?

    I can't really see him coming back to the Cubs next year. They've hit their peak; they're aging and headed downward. Why would he stick around for that? Whether he wants to manage at all is anyone's guess.

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    Re: Lou in 2011?

    Dusty Baker is a better manager than Lou Piniella
    School's out. What did you expect?

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    Re: Lou in 2011?

    Quote Originally Posted by Sea Ray View Post
    I can't really see him coming back to the Cubs next year. They've hit their peak; they're aging and headed downward. Why would he stick around for that? Whether he wants to manage at all is anyone's guess.

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    Re: Lou in 2011?

    Bring Lou back!!!

    As the color guy instead of Brantley.

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    Re: Lou in 2011?

    Quote Originally Posted by westofyou View Post
    Bring Lou back!!!

    As the color guy instead of Brantley.
    Now that would work for me.

    Get Paul O'Neill back too for that matter.
    School's out. What did you expect?

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    Re: Lou in 2011?

    Quote Originally Posted by pedro View Post
    Dusty Baker is a better manager than Lou Piniella
    Neither really impresses me. I think Piniella has been over-hyped because of 1990. IMO, he's been a "fortunate son" who has been in the right place at the right time to take over managing teams (Cincy, Seattle) that had talent that was mainly constructed by others.

    Now do I think Rose would have won the WS in 90 if he had been manager? Probably not. Would never be so presumptuous. There is one thing I will give Lou credit for - Rose preferred a veteran lineup and wasn't known for giving the younger players their shot. Lou did.

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    But Lou is past his prime. With that gut he couldn't see 1B to pick it up and throw it.
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