The All-Purpose No Bullshit Tolerating Who Should Be the Next Manager Thread

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

Keeping Smilin' Rick is fine for now, unless they have a shot at a post-Friedman Joe Maddon.

I do think Ricky does good work when it comes to making players feel good and happy. At least he has so far. That is very important. I hope he learns and grows with the on field stuff. I'm not really too interested in seeing them change managers all the time.

Starlin Castro has had 4 managers in his 5 MLB years

Right. Ricky will be here unless the Cubs somehow lose 100 games again next year or there's a player revolt. There's no point in getting worked up over Joe Maddon or anyone else.

Well, we sure look stupid.

No point.

[SKO]

The Rays led the AL in SH attempts.

LESS OF THAT BUNTING MORE OF THIS BUNTING.



#GEEWHIZTHEOGETTHERIGHTKINDOFBUNTING

wait is your maths against Joe Maddon? Plz tell me the maths like him.

[Quality Start Machine]

For real, if this is true (and let's assume it is) it's amazing.

Whether he's a much better manager than Renteria or not (or if that's really even possible) the fact that they've landed the best possible and most sought after option speaks volumes about this front office and how they're perceived.  

So you're saying he's as good a hire as Dusty Baker or Lou Piniella were?

I'm guessing that's some kind of joke based on Hendry having made two really good managerial hires while he was in charge.

Theo's group has not yet done so. They have now. There are still portions of the fan base who think he's actually sabotaging the big league club and just cashing a check. This will begin the process of shutting them the fuck up.

Just saying hiring Maddon (or even Renteria) doesn't represent a sea change from the Hendry regime - hiring managers was the one thing they actually did pretty well.

The one difference is that while Renteria didn't do a bad job last year, they saw an opportunity for improvement and seized upon it. Teams generally don't replace a manager unless they're not happy with the one in place.

[InternetApex]

For real, if this is true (and let's assume it is) it's amazing.

Whether he's a much better manager than Renteria or not (or if that's really even possible) the fact that they've landed the best possible and most sought after option speaks volumes about this front office and how they're perceived.  

So you're saying he's as good a hire as Dusty Baker or Lou Piniella were?

I'm guessing that's some kind of joke based on Hendry having made two really good managerial hires while he was in charge.

Theo's group has not yet done so. They have now. There are still portions of the fan base who think he's actually sabotaging the big league club and just cashing a check. This will begin the process of shutting them the fuck up.

Just saying hiring Maddon (or even Renteria) doesn't represent a sea change from the Hendry regime - hiring managers was the one thing they actually did pretty well.

The one difference is that while Renteria didn't do a bad job last year, they saw an opportunity for improvement and seized upon it. Teams generally don't replace a manager unless they're not happy with the one in place.

My understanding is that Maddon manages with a style that completely jells with the philosophy that Jepstink has for the ballclub, which differs completely from the hires of their predecessors who had no discernible philosophy for the ballclub. 

[Chuck to Chuck]

For real, if this is true (and let's assume it is) it's amazing.

Whether he's a much better manager than Renteria or not (or if that's really even possible) the fact that they've landed the best possible and most sought after option speaks volumes about this front office and how they're perceived.  

So you're saying he's as good a hire as Dusty Baker or Lou Piniella were?

I'm guessing that's some kind of joke based on Hendry having made two really good managerial hires while he was in charge.

Theo's group has not yet done so. They have now. There are still portions of the fan base who think he's actually sabotaging the big league club and just cashing a check. This will begin the process of shutting them the fuck up.

Just saying hiring Maddon (or even Renteria) doesn't represent a sea change from the Hendry regime - hiring managers was the one thing they actually did pretty well.

The one difference is that while Renteria didn't do a bad job last year, they saw an opportunity for improvement and seized upon it. Teams generally don't replace a manager unless they're not happy with the one in place.

My understanding is that Maddon manages with a style that completely jells with the philosophy that Jepstink has for the ballclub, which differs completely from the hires of their predecessors who had no discernible philosophy for the ballclub. 

Maddon also has a wee bit of history in getting young players adjusted to the MLB.

[Slaky]

Keeping Smilin' Rick is fine for now, unless they have a shot at a post-Friedman Joe Maddon.

I do think Ricky does good work when it comes to making players feel good and happy. At least he has so far. That is very important. I hope he learns and grows with the on field stuff. I'm not really too interested in seeing them change managers all the time.

Starlin Castro has had 4 managers in his 5 MLB years

Right. Ricky will be here unless the Cubs somehow lose 100 games again next year or there's a player revolt. There's no point in getting worked up over Joe Maddon or anyone else.

Well, we sure look stupid.

No point.

I should have known he'd opt out of a clause in his contract no one knew existed until Friedman left. Damn it.

[ChuckD]

Does this mean Joepstink's going to lure David Price and James Shields here and then trade a sack of balls for a lightly-used BJ Upton?

[Slaky]

Does this mean Joepstink's going to lure David Price and James Shields here and then trade a sack of balls for a lightly-used BJ Upton?

Whatever Maddon's in-game pros and cons are - it's hard to ignore that adding him to Wrigley, a shitload of young hitting talent, and the chance to touch Jake Arrieta's beard - you got a stew goin baby. Players are going to want to come here again.

[ChuckD]

Does this mean Joepstink's going to lure David Price and James Shields here and then trade a sack of balls for a lightly-used BJ Upton?

Whatever Maddon's in-game pros and cons are - it's hard to ignore that adding him to Wrigley, a shitload of young hitting talent, and the chance to touch Jake Arrieta's beard - you got a stew goin baby. Players are going to want to come here again.

I'd put a healthy wager down that the clubhouse renovation will have the biggest impact in getting players to sign or waive their no-trades.

Look at this shit:



Compared to the current clubhouse: https://secure.flickr.com/photos/mdu2boy/2593548881/in/photostream/lightbox/

[InternetApex]

Does this mean Joepstink's going to lure David Price and James Shields here and then trade a sack of balls for a lightly-used BJ Upton?

Whatever Maddon's in-game pros and cons are - it's hard to ignore that adding him to Wrigley, a shitload of young hitting talent, and the chance to touch Jake Arrieta's beard - you got a stew goin baby. Players are going to want to come here again.

I just straight up laughed.

[CBStew]

Does this mean Joepstink's going to lure David Price and James Shields here and then trade a sack of balls for a lightly-used BJ Upton?

Whatever Maddon's in-game pros and cons are - it's hard to ignore that adding him to Wrigley, a shitload of young hitting talent, and the chance to touch Jake Arrieta's beard - you got a stew goin baby. Players are going to want to come here again.

lower case "s"

[Eli]

Does this mean Joepstink's going to lure David Price and James Shields here and then trade a sack of balls for a lightly-used BJ Upton?

I sure hope not.

[InternetApex]

Does this mean Joepstink's going to lure David Price and James Shields here and then trade a sack of balls for a lightly-used BJ Upton?

I sure hope not.

I thought they said they were looking to add contact and OBP to augment the free-swinging lineup they've got projected, lest they actually LITERALLY become the fucking Braves.

[PenFoe]

Does this mean Joepstink's going to lure David Price and James Shields here and then trade a sack of balls for a lightly-used BJ Upton?

I sure hope not.

I thought they said they were looking to add contact and OBP to augment the free-swinging lineup they've got projected, lest they actually LITERALLY become the fucking Braves.

Even in a swap for Edlose, this is a bad idea.

[ChuckD]

Does this mean Joepstink's going to lure David Price and James Shields here and then trade a sack of balls for a lightly-used BJ Upton?

I sure hope not.

I thought they said they were looking to add contact and OBP to augment the free-swinging lineup they've got projected, lest they actually LITERALLY become the fucking Braves.

Even in a swap for Edlose, this is a bad idea.

IT'S GONNA HAPPEN