MrRain422 Posted October 2, 2006 Author Share Posted October 2, 2006 You like him better than Girardi? Or is he just your #1 choice with Girardi certainly gone? Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 I thought he should've been looked at last year for sure. He's a former member of the Marlins organization, and he's young enough to create the same type of bond Girardi had (I hope). He's certainly my number 1 choice with Girardi gone now. Link to post Share on other sites
Serak_the_Preparer Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 The Marlins do not need a manager. We have one already, and in my opinion (and many other marlins fans) it was the guy who should have been chosen last year. (Fredi Gonzalez) What about Alou?? I read that he wanted to either head to Florida or go back home to the DR. Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 What about Alou?? I read that he wanted to either head to Florida or go back home to the DR. I don't like the idea of an old manager taking control of the team. I mean, we had Leyland in 1998 and that was just terrible. Link to post Share on other sites
rareair Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 i hope girardi decides he would rather manage next year than wait for the yankees job. the cubs sure do need him. Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 i hope girardi decides he would rather manage next year than wait for the yankees job. the cubs sure do need him. The Cubs don't have anywhere near the talent level the Marlins did, and I saw numerous occasions where Girardi proved he wasn't a good ingame manager. He's a good mediator. A lot like Girardi. He lets the players win the game, and just keeps them in check. I doubt he'd be a miracle worker for the Cubs. Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 "CHICAGO Link to post Share on other sites
rareair Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 i bet girardi never had a set of dugout dice created for him. surely he could get the cubs to play fundamental baseball? someone who could get the cubs to win probably does not exist. Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 someone who could get the cubs to win probably does not exist.I could do it, but Cubs fans wouldn't like it much. First task: knock down Wrigley. I love the place, but I'm convinced that they'll never win a World Series as long as they still play there. Of course, I thought the same thing about the Red Sox and Fenway, so I'm clearly an idiot. Link to post Share on other sites
c53x12 Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 I'm convinced that they'll never win a World Series as long as they still play there.How come? Link to post Share on other sites
c53x12 Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Anyone think that the next manager of the Nats might be Dusty Baker?Please God no. I think Girardi might be a good fit tho. Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 How come?Because the ownership doesn't have to worry about fielding a winning team so long as everyone regards that stadium as sacred -- it'll sell out for virtually every game regardless of the quality of the onfield product. Build a new stadium and you force the team to earn its fans. I know, it's a crappy reason to demolish Wrigley, but nothing else they've tried has worked. Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted October 2, 2006 Author Share Posted October 2, 2006 (edited) The thing is, they spend the money. It's not like the ownership isn't willing to put up the money necessary to field a winning team, they're just not competent at spending that money wisely. This year they had the 7th highest payroll in baseball, ahead of 5 of the 8 playoff teams. Edited October 2, 2006 by MrRain422 Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 i hate the royals. how can anyone hate a team that does so poorly? That's like hating the brewers! Link to post Share on other sites
rareair Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 The thing is, they spend the money. It's not like the ownership isn't willing to put up the money necessary to field a winning team, they're just not competent at spending that money wisely. This year they had the 7th highest payroll in baseball, ahead of 5 of the 8 playoff teams. the cubs have spent the money lately, but for the longest time, they would not even do that. (i.e. getting dawson because he gave them a signed contract with a blank for his salary) although looking back at last offseason, it now seems stupid to have paid $26 million for two middle relievers. if Wood and Prior are healthy next year, however, the sky is the limit. Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 if Wood and Prior are healthy next year, however, the sky is the limit. Are you high? You'll get more innings out of Grover Cleveland Alexander and Chief Bender than those two. Link to post Share on other sites
rareair Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Are you high? You'll get more innings out of Grover Cleveland Alexander and Chief Bender than those two. maybe a little. Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 maybe a little.Smoke more! No point in being half-high! Link to post Share on other sites
Nobody Girl Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Yay baseball playoffs! I am so not leaving the house tomorrow after 1 p.m. Link to post Share on other sites
c53x12 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Yay baseball playoffs! I am so not leaving the house tomorrow after 1 p.m. I am so heading to a bar with my laptop and pretending to work tomorrow after 1 p.m. Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Zito vs. Santana at noon. Tasty. Let's get reports around the league from fans of the teams that are out of it. Any idea what they're doing in the off season? Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Florida Marlins Fire Manager Girardi MIAMI -- Florida Marlins manager Joe Girardi was fired Tuesday, a move that had been expected after his rift with owner Jeffrey Loria boiled over in an on-the-field confrontation two months ago. Girardi lost his job even though he's considered a strong candidate for NL manager of the year. The Marlins had baseball's youngest team and lowest payroll at $15 million, but Girardi led them to a 78-84 record, and they were in contention for a playoff berth until a late-September fade. So there's that... Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 I can't believe I have to follow the playoff opener on Game Tracker or something. Better be some good Johan highlights airing by the time I get home from work. Link to post Share on other sites
Twisted Acres Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Joe did not deserve that fate. He's gonna be great with the Cubs. Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Joe did not deserve that fate. He's gonna be great with the Cubs. Maybe if Rich Hill really is as good as he looked in September, andFelix Pie lives up to expectations, and a hundred other huge "maybe's" they might be competitive in a few years, but realistically this team is in shambles. Link to post Share on other sites
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