June 10th @ Arizona

[seabeachfred]

I dont think Little is doing an AWFUL job this season. Maybe not the best' date=' but certainly not as bad as Perlazzo, Washington, Nerron, or Gibbons.[/quote']

 

Youk, it was only my opinion, certainly that is not set in stone. I think most everyone could come up with their list of three yingyangs and they would all be different. Grady Little will always be on my s*** list for that one stupid move he DIDN'T make that chilly October at Yankee Stadium. I honestly believe we would have won the World Series a year earlier if he has made that move. Tracy? He could turn filet mignon into dog s*** if you want my honest opinion, and after the last two days of one bad move after another Francona isn't much higher up the food chain. Again, just my opinion.

 

Let's put this on a more positive plane. The three best managers in my opinion are Mike Scioscia, Tony LaRussa and Lou Piniella, but, again, that is just MY opinion and certainly not to taken as something from on high.

[seabeachfred]

I heard Tito say the reason he left Drew out of the lineup today was to not screw him up. He's been getting his swing back and facing RJ could screw him up..so he sat him.

 

MTB, a short and very good post on your part. I think you are right. However, seeing how futile our offense was today I'm still extracting steam from the back of my head. You are probably on to something there because it does make sense even if Francona said it.

[schillingouttheks]

Let's put this on a more positive plane. The three best managers in my opinion are Mike Scioscia' date=' Tony LaRussa and Lou Piniella, but, again, that is just MY opinion and certainly not to taken as something from on high.[/quote']

 

Scioscia and Piniella over Leyland and Gardenhire? I like the last two, IMO.

[Youk Of The Nation]

For me the three best current managers have to be Leyland, Geren, and Yost. Currently. I mean, that could change in a matter of months or weeks.

[seabeachfred]

Scioscia and Piniella over Leyland and Gardenhire? I like the last two' date=' IMO.[/quote']

 

Oh s*** Schill, you got be cold there. Big mistake. I forgot about Leyland. Dumb move. I don't hold Gardenhire in that esteem as you do but, yes, Leyland absolutely belongs on that list of mine along with Lou, Mike and Tony. Make it my top four. Thanks for the heads up; maybe another one of my senior moments.

[CrespoBlows]

Pinella is a great manager when he has a deep pitching staff, and a great offensive ball club. (See the 2001 Mariners)

[CrespoBlows]

I don't get why everyone likes Leyland. He trades for Neifi Perez, because he has "energy," and he doesn't realize that he shouldn't use Jose Mesa in close situations. He's also batted Rodriguez in the leadoff spot 13 times. Rodriguez can't even run, let alone get on base, I don't see any logic behind that decision.

[jacksonianmarch]

Leyland is a lot like Torre IMO.

[CrespoBlows]

Leyland is a lot like Torre IMO.

 

Bingo.

[mtbykr]

That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. Are you serious?

 

Ya i forget where i heard it....i think on WEEI. (sportsflash i think) He said facing RJ could screw up Drew's swing...possibly like other hitters talk about what happens to their swing after facing wake (when he's on)

[TheKilo]

Mike Timlin sucks. That's all I got.

 

Oh, and Francona is easily one of the top 5 managers in the AL, if not baseball.