tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930474236639439381.post6404246056651793829..comments2024-03-03T07:30:42.721-05:00Comments on Section 36: Managing ExpectationsSection 36http://www.blogger.com/profile/18194098940017348361noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930474236639439381.post-71520954874301625752012-10-18T16:36:48.040-04:002012-10-18T16:36:48.040-04:00I agree about Farrell. The upside (being familiar ...I agree about Farrell. The upside (being familiar with people/players) doesn't seem to outweigh the potential loss of a prospect, especially in our rebuilding scenario. <br /><br />I'm in the camp of preferring player manager. The vast majority of the time, the manager as a "shot caller" is fairly limited. The occasional hit and run, the occasional pitcher in/out scenario. The only problem is that you only remember those times when they get those calls wrong, and not the other 161 games where they inspired their players.<br /><br />This is totally just my opinion, but I've always thought the roll of the manager was to get the "best" out of his players, and that actually "managing a game" was a lesser consideration. By this point, these guys have been playing baseball all their lives. If they need someone to tell them they're up next, we're in serious trouble. They need the occasional kick in ass, or the pat on the back far more.<br /><br />I hope we find the right guy. This is going to be one heck of an interesting off season.Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17508137958006427979noreply@blogger.com