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WVRed · 10-12-2012, 11:07 AM

If Dusty Baker isn't brought back, who would be at the top of your wish list?

My biggest fear is someone like Tony LaRussa or Bobby Valentine. I'm not sold on a guy like Chris Speier or Bryan Price who have limited experience managing.

It seems that younger managers or former players are the trend. Robin Ventura and Mike Matheny to name a couple. If we went that route, I wouldn't mind seeing Ryne Sandberg.

Thoughts?

dman · 10-12-2012, 11:16 AM

Greg Maddux.... Especially with the young pitching staff that we have. I know Greg only has the coaching experience with the Rangers, but he's also been one of the smartest people I've ever known to play the game. I think Maddux could transition right into a manager's role with no problem at all.

vic715 · 10-12-2012, 11:18 AM

Jim Tracy

RedsManRick · 10-12-2012, 11:24 AM

I'm not advocating him, but Manny Acta should be on the list. He hasn't exactly been given much to work with in either DC or Cleveland. But at least he knows the importance of putting OBP at the top of the lineup.

That said, let's be honest. Dusty will be back.

Caveat Emperor · 10-12-2012, 11:28 AM

I'd expect that Jim Riggleman would get a hard look, since he's an in-house candidate.

Mike Maddux would be interesting, given his success in the Rangers org as a pitching coach. I wonder if bringing him on would impact Price's role on the team, though. I think keeping Price around should be something the club strives for (continuity in coaching for a young staff seems like a good thing).

Ryne Sandberg seems like the manager-in-waiting out in Philly -- I think he'd be a good guy to look at as well.

I think TLR will get a look, though I imagine that would go over like a turd in the punchbowl in the clubhouse.

Big Klu · 10-12-2012, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Caveat Emperor

I think TLR will get a look, though I imagine that would go over like a turd in the punchbowl in the clubhouse.

Cueto and Phillips would be traded before Opening Day.

George Anderson · 10-12-2012, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Klu

Cueto and Phillips would be traded before Opening Day.

Marty would retire.

MartyFan · 10-12-2012, 11:41 AM

I do not think Baker should be brought back.

I posted a thread earlier this year "Fire Dusty Now" as a joke which pretty much everyone jumped on as being a legit eventhough the idea of firing him while the team was in first place in the division and he really was doing a great job managing the team was absurd, the point was lost.

At this time though, I think we have an open door to find someone new.

I like Manny Acta, Pete Mackanin and maybe even trying to get someone like Joe Torre to come out of "retirement" to push this team over the hump.

The loss yesterday was a real team effort but I think this team only needs some refining to be an automatic contender for years to come....to move this legacy to the next level we need someone to take that message home.

George Anderson · 10-12-2012, 11:58 AM

Unlike years past this is a job that top notch managers will look at very strongly.

This is a very good team with an owner that will pay a manager well.

WildcatFan · 10-12-2012, 12:03 PM

Sandy Alomar, Dave Martinez, or...

Barry Larkin?

I also like the Mike Maddux idea.

Reds/Flyers Fan · 10-12-2012, 12:15 PM

If Dusty leaves, considering Bob and Walt, TLR will be considered and even offered. I don't know how the Cueto/Phillips relationships would work though.

Riggleman is in-house, but is hardly an exciting option that will excite the fan base.

What's Sweet Lou doing these days?

dfs · 10-12-2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by George Anderson

Marty would retire.

I don't know that this would be a bad thing.

Bruce was complaining about the fans booing during games 3 and 4 and while I understand the fans dissapointment, they get the notion that a 96 win team sucks from the daily bashing they hear from mr. Grumpy and his son.

...oh yeah....if the reds move away from Baker you know it wouldn't bother me if they gave the big office to Scott Rolen.

Tom Servo · 10-12-2012, 12:18 PM

For in-house, I wonder if Bryan Price would be interested.

For out of house, I would love to have Bud Black. For guys who are readily available I have already suggested Mike Hargrove, Don Wakamatsu, and Dave Martinez.

HokieRed · 10-12-2012, 12:21 PM

TLR. I want to win.

hebroncougar · 10-12-2012, 12:22 PM

I love the idea of Martinez. I think Baker should have the option of returning. If he doesn't, I think the brass will look for someone with experience. It's a shame Francona didn't wait around, if we end up needing one.

10-12-2012, 11:16 AM	#2
dman Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 1,385	Re: Possible Managerial Candidates Greg Maddux.... Especially with the young pitching staff that we have. I know Greg only has the coaching experience with the Rangers, but he's also been one of the smartest people I've ever known to play the game. I think Maddux could transition right into a manager's role with no problem at all. Last edited by dman; 10-12-2012 at 11:20 AM.

10-12-2012, 11:18 AM	#3
vic715 Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: lake city florida Posts: 794	Re: Possible Managerial Candidates Jim Tracy __________________ "Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser."

10-12-2012, 11:24 AM	#4
RedsManRick Stat Wanker Hodiernus Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 14,921	Re: Possible Managerial Candidates I'm not advocating him, but Manny Acta should be on the list. He hasn't exactly been given much to work with in either DC or Cleveland. But at least he knows the importance of putting OBP at the top of the lineup. That said, let's be honest. Dusty will be back. __________________ 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.

10-12-2012, 11:28 AM	#5
Caveat Emperor Titanic Struggles Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The 513 Posts: 12,135	Re: Possible Managerial Candidates I'd expect that Jim Riggleman would get a hard look, since he's an in-house candidate. Mike Maddux would be interesting, given his success in the Rangers org as a pitching coach. I wonder if bringing him on would impact Price's role on the team, though. I think keeping Price around should be something the club strives for (continuity in coaching for a young staff seems like a good thing). Ryne Sandberg seems like the manager-in-waiting out in Philly -- I think he'd be a good guy to look at as well. I think TLR will get a look, though I imagine that would go over like a turd in the punchbowl in the clubhouse. __________________ Championships Matter. 22 Years and Counting...

10-12-2012, 11:41 AM	#8
MartyFan You're soaking in it! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,335	Re: Possible Managerial Candidates I do not think Baker should be brought back. I posted a thread earlier this year "Fire Dusty Now" as a joke which pretty much everyone jumped on as being a legit eventhough the idea of firing him while the team was in first place in the division and he really was doing a great job managing the team was absurd, the point was lost. At this time though, I think we have an open door to find someone new. I like Manny Acta, Pete Mackanin and maybe even trying to get someone like Joe Torre to come out of "retirement" to push this team over the hump. The loss yesterday was a real team effort but I think this team only needs some refining to be an automatic contender for years to come....to move this legacy to the next level we need someone to take that message home. __________________ "Sometimes, it's not the sexiest moves that put you over the top," Krivsky said. "It's a series of transactions that help you get there."

10-12-2012, 11:58 AM	#9
George Anderson Beer is good!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 4,134	Re: Possible Managerial Candidates Unlike years past this is a job that top notch managers will look at very strongly. This is a very good team with an owner that will pay a manager well. __________________ "Boys, I'm one of those umpires that misses 'em every once in a while so if it's close, you'd better hit it." Cal Hubbard

10-12-2012, 12:03 PM	#10
WildcatFan Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 921	Re: Possible Managerial Candidates Sandy Alomar, Dave Martinez, or... Barry Larkin? I also like the Mike Maddux idea. __________________ "I never argue with people who say baseball is boring, because baseball is boring. And then, suddenly, it isn't. And that's what makes it great." - Joe Posnanski 2013 Attendance Record 1-0 (4/3 Angels 5-4)

10-12-2012, 12:15 PM	#11
Reds/Flyers Fan Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cincinnati USA Posts: 3,320	Re: Possible Managerial Candidates If Dusty leaves, considering Bob and Walt, TLR will be considered and even offered. I don't know how the Cueto/Phillips relationships would work though. Riggleman is in-house, but is hardly an exciting option that will excite the fan base. What's Sweet Lou doing these days?

10-12-2012, 12:18 PM	#13
Tom Servo thirsty and miserable Join Date: May 2006 Location: NJ/NY Posts: 5,418	Re: Possible Managerial Candidates For in-house, I wonder if Bryan Price would be interested. For out of house, I would love to have Bud Black. For guys who are readily available I have already suggested Mike Hargrove, Don Wakamatsu, and Dave Martinez. __________________ "Since I've been with the Reds in 1989, we've never had a farm system this loaded," Bowden said. "If we were the New York Yankees and had unlimited dollars, we could have traded for Colon, (Jeff) Weaver, Rolen, (Cliff) Floyd, (Kenny) Rogers and Finley and gotten them all -- and still held onto our top five prospects. That's an amazing statement."

10-12-2012, 12:21 PM	#14
HokieRed Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,053	Re: Possible Managerial Candidates TLR. I want to win.

10-12-2012, 12:22 PM	#15
hebroncougar Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,017	Re: Possible Managerial Candidates I love the idea of Martinez. I think Baker should have the option of returning. If he doesn't, I think the brass will look for someone with experience. It's a shame Francona didn't wait around, if we end up needing one.

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