Reds hire Baker as new manager

[757690]

Originally Posted by Screwball

Wood and Prior aren't the only two problems with Dusty as a manager. Jay Bruce posted this in another thread, and I hope he doesn't mind if I post it here as it's very pertinent to the discussion:



Why would you want a manager whose philosophy on offense is "clogging up the bases isn't that great"?

Again, my point is that managers can learn. Everyone now understands the advantage of OBP is important. I think Dusty learned a lot in Chicago. Also, you can disect him all you want, but you can't argue against the fact that he wins.

[RedsFanWC]

Bob Brenly wins too and at least he's won a championship. If the Reds want to hire a proven winner Id take Brenly before Baker.

[steig]

Originally Posted by 757690

Again, my point is that managers can learn. Everyone now understands the advantage of OBP is important. I think Dusty learned a lot in Chicago. Also, you can disect him all you want, but you can't argue against the fact that he wins.

How many World Series rings does he have as a manager?

[Screwball]

Originally Posted by 757690

Again, my point is that managers can learn.

I guess, but you're pretty much asking him to change his fundamental philiosophy on how baseball works.

BTW, while he was doing all that winning - yet never once getting a ring - Wood and Prior, who were two of the most promising young pitchers of their generation, became afterthoughts. I just don't trust him managing Bailey and Cueto.

[The Cowboy]

Even if he sucks the Reds will finally get some attention with him at the helm. Because you know how much ESPN loves Dusty.

[WMR]

I never thought there could be something to make me give up rooting for the Reds, but if they hired Dusty... well, that might be the only decision that would make me re-think that stand long and hard...

[WMR]

Originally Posted by Screwball

I guess, but you're pretty much asking him to change his fundamental philiosophy on how baseball works.

BTW, while he was doing all that winning - yet never once getting a ring - Wood and Prior, who were two of the most promising young pitchers of their generation, became afterthoughts. I just don't trust him managing Bailey and Cueto.

I don't trust him managing the pitching staff of my softball team.

[gedred69]

Originally Posted by RedsFanWC

Bob Brenly wins too and at least he's won a championship. If the Reds want to hire a proven winner Id take Brenly before Baker.

If Pete isn't considered, Brenly has my vote. He has expressed interest in the job, and he won a championship with nothing more than a decent team. I would think he can handle the all important task of controlling the clubhouse. I really can't see Baker as a Krivsky kind of guy. Rather polar opposite approaches, don't you think? Krivsky=cautious. Baker=run 'em till they drop.

[BLEEDS]

Originally Posted by OldRed1966

I've heard Harang and Bailey are already calling Dr. James Andrews.

Well my brother-in-law(to be in 1 week)'s brother did his internship with him a few years back, and now is like the 2nd best Doc at it in the country now, so I can maybe get them all a discount - if they will fly into Omaha and drive up to Sioux City... (or charter personal flights direct)

just let me know...

PEACE

-BLEEDS

[WMR]

Don't forget Brenly batted the godawful Tony Womack lead-off for the better part of 2 seasons because he was "fast."

[Fullboat]

Dusty Baker Destroyer of all arms

[GoReds33]

Originally Posted by The Cowboy

Even if he sucks the Reds will finally get some attention with him at the helm. Because you know how much ESPN loves Dusty.

If we have to sink that low to get attention than this organization is definitly going in the wrong direction.

[BEETTLEBUG]

Who did Dusty destroy in Frisco?

[Natty Redlocks]

If the Reds hire Dusty Baker, then I will finally know that there is indeed a God.

And I will know that God hates me and doesn't want me to watch baseball anymore.

[Blue]

I think its wrong to blame Dusty Baker for Mark Prior's arm injuries:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Prior#Injuries

Preseason injuries, freak injuries, batting practice injuries. Not really much Dusty could do about that.

I also think Kerry Wood's injuries are mainly attributable to poor mechanics.