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10-11-2007, 02:44 PM
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Re: Managerial search update(s)
If Baker is hired, I say we start a "save Homer Bailey('s arm)" protest and raise a ruckus.
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10-11-2007, 02:49 PM
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 Jeez oh Pete. Gah.
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10-11-2007, 02:49 PM
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Re: Managerial search update(s)
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?
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10-11-2007, 02:55 PM
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Re: Managerial search update(s)
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.
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10-11-2007, 03:04 PM
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I'm going to buy tissues and ice packs tonight just in case....
..and I may pick up an apartment guide...
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10-11-2007, 03:08 PM
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Wow.
Not sure what to think about this...
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10-11-2007, 03:09 PM
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No.
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10-11-2007, 03:12 PM
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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....
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10-11-2007, 03:13 PM
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Good lord, this board will go into meltdown.....
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10-11-2007, 03:15 PM
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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.
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10-11-2007, 03:18 PM
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Would this be a precursor to trading off young guys like Votto, Encarnacion and others?
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10-11-2007, 03:21 PM
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10-11-2007, 03:24 PM
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I'm about to jump on the "Bring Back Mackanin" bandwagon if this is the only other alternative...
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10-11-2007, 03:26 PM
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