Joe Maddon only been a manager for 10 + seasons.
9 with the Rays....Took that average team to the Playoffs 4 times and made it to the World Series once losing to the Phillies.
We already know the job he`s been doing with the Cubs.
9 with the Rays....Took that average team to the Playoffs 4 times and made it to the World Series once losing to the Phillies.
We already know the job he`s been doing with the Cubs.
why does he have to be a 1 year rental ?
ALL managers are overated. Every single one of them. They are simply not that important.
I honestly believe I could be a manager of a baseball team and win the World Series if I was the manager of a team that had the talent to do so.
I could not do that in any other sport.
I honestly believe I could be a manager of a baseball team and win the World Series if I was the manager of a team that had the talent to do so.
I could not do that in any other sport.
It's never been easier to be a manager then it is now .
In the old days a manager had to use gut instinct and feel to put the correct pitcher in the game at the right time.
Now all they do is read a spreadsheet that tells them who to put in the game.
Its so simple now.
All you really have to have is a basic knowledge of baseball and communication skills
In the old days a manager had to use gut instinct and feel to put the correct pitcher in the game at the right time.
Now all they do is read a spreadsheet that tells them who to put in the game.
Its so simple now.
All you really have to have is a basic knowledge of baseball and communication skills
Well yea but I'm sure they would be the favs to keep him
REALLY CAN'T BE AT THIS POINT--
Chi Cubs
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ERA: #1 in MLB, almost a third of a run better than next closest (Nats)
BAA: #1 in MLB, 20 points better than next closest (Dodgers)
OPS Against: #1 in MLB, 40 points better than next closest (Dodgers)
WHIP: #1 in MLB, 7 points better than next closest (Nats)
IP by starters: #1 in MLB, 6 more than next closest (Toronto)
Wins by starters: #1 in MLB, 6 ahead of next closest (Nats)
But I'm sure pitching will hurt them more and more as time goes by...oh wait...
Post all-star ERA: #1 in MLB at 2.62, next closest is Boston at 3.53
Post all-star BAA: #1 in MLB at .200, next closest is Nats at .233
Post all-star OPS against: #1 in MLB at .602, next closest is Boston at .666
Post all-star WHIP: #1 in MLB at 1.05, next closest is Boston at 1.18
These are eye-popping numbers, especially since the break. By far the most dominant staff in the league by any possible metric.
Could you be more wrong about every fucking thing on which you comment?
I commented before the season even started in a different thread that the cubs would win close to 100 games but that they won't finish the job in the playoffs. Nothing has changed.
Looking forward to the day they get knocked out. Always entertaining to watch you lose your mind on the entire forum because someone doesn't like the same team as you. Multiple posters have called you out in the past for aciting like a little bitch anytime something doesn't go your way with the cubs, which happens often. May even have another ban coming. but this time getting on your knees for the mods might not save you.
I didn't lose my mind on the entire forum, just calling you out on some of your usual retardation. I didn't even bump this thread. Just funny reading your responses.
"Pitching will hurt this team more and more as the year goes on." Hahahahaha
Regarding the ban situation, as usual, you have no clue what you are talking about. You have no idea what was said in the thread, or in private between BAS and me. Continue on with your assumptions, but they are wrong. Hate to disappoint you but I don't get on my knees for anyone you fucking faggot.
