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RBA · 07-17-2006, 04:50 PM

Use your crystal ball and tell us who you think may become a ML manager in the future and why.

Not my list......
A member of the Boone family perhaps?
Junior, a MLB manager?
Rich Aurilia? He knows how to plaly the game.
Barry Larkin? Eric Davis? Jason Larue? etc
Chris Denorfia, after all he is a legend in fantansy baseball minds.

I thought this might be a good topic of discussion instead of all the Reds/Nat trade threads.

RedFanAlways1966 · 07-17-2006, 04:54 PM

Hard for me to imagine any former player in this age doing it. They have all made so much money as players... no reason to get bogged down with a JOB. Players in the past needed income once their playing days were over and tried to catch on as a coach or even a manager. I can see career minor-leaguer types or cup-of-coffee in the MLs types doing it (Dave Miley).

RBA · 07-17-2006, 05:00 PM

I don't think it's always about the money.

But in that case, how about someone not as well-paid like a Ryan Freel. Granted he has to learn to set an example, but than again Billy Martin wasn't a saint either.

2001MUgrad · 07-17-2006, 05:48 PM

I always thought Larkin would have. I think he burned a lot of bridges in baseball particularly in Cincinnati. I think he'd have a hard time finding interest, although, Jimbo might hire him for that role?

tripleaaaron · 07-17-2006, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 2001MUgrad

I always thought Larkin would have. I think he burned a lot of bridges in baseball particularly in Cincinnati. I think he'd have a hard time finding interest, although, Jimbo might hire him for that role?

Maybe, but Castellini loves the old reds, he may not care about what went on with the past owners, it seems like they just didn't want the vets around, as seen by Castellinis past camp w/ Mario Soto Browning and others talking and working w/ pitchers, we may see Larkin coaching a hige fan of his, Brandon Phillips into his starting SS role this off-season

boognish · 07-17-2006, 06:21 PM

A disproportionately high percentage of managers come from the catching ranks; for that reason, I think Ausmus and Matheny will be on the fast track considering their longevity in MLB and their reputation as "game managers."

Granted, the ranks aren't as heavily sprinkled with former catchers as in the past, but all the same, if picking a current player as "most likely," for my money it would have to be a catcher.

RedLegSuperStar · 07-17-2006, 06:56 PM

Cal Ripken - soaked up a lot of knowledge from his dad and has helped kids learn the fundamentals to the game.

vic715 · 07-17-2006, 07:25 PM

Robin Yount comes to mind as he seems to be a well respected guy in baseball and he still loves being in the dugout as a coach and teacher to the young guys like Weeks and Hardy.I always thought someone would give Chris Chambliss a shot.

savafan · 07-17-2006, 07:29 PM

Mark Grace, Eddie Taubensee, Sean Casey just to name a few

redsmetz · 07-17-2006, 08:23 PM

I said in the Reggie Reggie Reggie thread that I've always thought he'd make a good manager.

Team Clark · 07-17-2006, 08:26 PM

Ripken, Dempsey, Yount and Molitor

max venable · 07-17-2006, 09:19 PM

George Grande nominates Jim Edmonds

goreds2 · 07-17-2006, 09:22 PM

Tracy Jones

RBA · 07-17-2006, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by goreds2

Tracy Jones

Of course. The answer seems clear now.

Dunner44 · 07-17-2006, 11:34 PM

I read Dempsey, thought "Dempster" and almost crapped my pants before re-reading for clarity...

Jerry was a catcher too, was he not? And that wacky Boone feller. I guess being a catcher isn't enough by itself...

07-17-2006, 04:50 PM	#1
RBA CELEBRATION TIME Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 13,940	Which current/just retired players do you see becoming a ML manager? Use your crystal ball and tell us who you think may become a ML manager in the future and why. Not my list...... A member of the Boone family perhaps? Junior, a MLB manager? Rich Aurilia? He knows how to plaly the game. Barry Larkin? Eric Davis? Jason Larue? etc Chris Denorfia, after all he is a legend in fantansy baseball minds. I thought this might be a good topic of discussion instead of all the Reds/Nat trade threads.

07-17-2006, 04:54 PM	#2
RedFanAlways1966 For a Level Playing Field Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Oakwood, OH Posts: 11,248	Re: Which current/just retired players do you see becoming a ML manager? Hard for me to imagine any former player in this age doing it. They have all made so much money as players... no reason to get bogged down with a JOB. Players in the past needed income once their playing days were over and tried to catch on as a coach or even a manager. I can see career minor-leaguer types or cup-of-coffee in the MLs types doing it (Dave Miley). __________________ Small market fan... always hoping, but never expecting.

07-17-2006, 05:00 PM	#3
RBA CELEBRATION TIME Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 13,940	Re: Which current/just retired players do you see becoming a ML manager? I don't think it's always about the money. But in that case, how about someone not as well-paid like a Ryan Freel. Granted he has to learn to set an example, but than again Billy Martin wasn't a saint either.

07-17-2006, 05:48 PM	#4
2001MUgrad Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SE Of the NC Blue Ridge Mtns. Posts: 1,462	Re: Which current/just retired players do you see becoming a ML manager? I always thought Larkin would have. I think he burned a lot of bridges in baseball particularly in Cincinnati. I think he'd have a hard time finding interest, although, Jimbo might hire him for that role? __________________ I'm East of you. Be very very worried. Not quite OBX. But, be worried.

07-17-2006, 06:21 PM	#6
boognish Roster glue Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Covington Posts: 520	Re: Which current/just retired players do you see becoming a ML manager? A disproportionately high percentage of managers come from the catching ranks; for that reason, I think Ausmus and Matheny will be on the fast track considering their longevity in MLB and their reputation as "game managers." Granted, the ranks aren't as heavily sprinkled with former catchers as in the past, but all the same, if picking a current player as "most likely," for my money it would have to be a catcher.

07-17-2006, 06:56 PM	#7
RedLegSuperStar Greatness In The Making Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 4,078	Re: Which current/just retired players do you see becoming a ML manager? Cal Ripken - soaked up a lot of knowledge from his dad and has helped kids learn the fundamentals to the game.

07-17-2006, 07:25 PM	#8
vic715 Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: lake city florida Posts: 794	Re: Which current/just retired players do you see becoming a ML manager? Robin Yount comes to mind as he seems to be a well respected guy in baseball and he still loves being in the dugout as a coach and teacher to the young guys like Weeks and Hardy.I always thought someone would give Chris Chambliss a shot. __________________ "Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser."

07-17-2006, 07:29 PM	#9
savafan Maple SERP Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 17,485	Re: Which current/just retired players do you see becoming a ML manager? Mark Grace, Eddie Taubensee, Sean Casey just to name a few __________________ This is the Cal Ripkin Jr. of typos. If you ask me to join your fantasy baseball league and I select Legolas in the first round, don't be angry at me. It's not my fault I've read up on the players and you haven't.

07-17-2006, 08:23 PM	#10
redsmetz Redsmetz Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Winton Place Posts: 10,455	Re: Which current/just retired players do you see becoming a ML manager? I said in the Reggie Reggie Reggie thread that I've always thought he'd make a good manager.

07-17-2006, 09:19 PM	#12
max venable Bunn-O-matic Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sugarcreek, Ohio Posts: 2,705	Re: Which current/just retired players do you see becoming a ML manager? George Grande nominates Jim Edmonds __________________ For every action there is an equal and opposite criticism.

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goreds2 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH H - EYE OH Posts: 2,568	Re: Which current/just retired players do you see becoming a ML manager? Tracy Jones __________________ * Attended the 1990 and 2010 Reds Division clinchers * Watched the 2012 Clincher on FOX. Proud owner of a 1990 Dodge Class B Motorhome: A chick magnet! GO STEELERS www.tracyjonesonline.com Great YOUTUBE videos.

07-17-2006, 11:34 PM	#15
Dunner44 Can he be stopped? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Notre Dame Posts: 1,231	Re: Which current/just retired players do you see becoming a ML manager? I read Dempsey, thought "Dempster" and almost crapped my pants before re-reading for clarity... Jerry was a catcher too, was he not? And that wacky Boone feller. I guess being a catcher isn't enough by itself... __________________ Tom Shearn... who knew? Reds reccord when I attend in 2007: 6-1

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