How close is he to being fired? Nats lost again today. They are 4.5 out of first, and only on pace to win 85.
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How close is he to being fired? Nats lost again today. They are 4.5 out of first, and only on pace to win 85.
Don't see it happening.
How hilarious would it be for their higher-ups to have to admit that they made a huge mistake when they didn't bring Dusty back?
Like all old-school guys, he's got his warts - but they sure wouldn't have had to be concerned about potentially missing the playoffs.
I think you’re overstating the general effects of a manager on team performance—but especially Dusty Baker’s.Quote:
Originally Posted by clvclv
Wait...Quote:
Originally Posted by clvclv
If Baker were managing the Nats wouldn't have had injuries, Harper would be hitting better, and they would be leading the NL East?
:facepalm:
just a wee bitQuote:
Originally Posted by jpx7
Maybe he can write an informative blog post about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by nsacpi
They are in no way out of contention for anything right now. Nobody deserves to be canned at this point in time. All the injuries are out of the managers control.
Frustration seemed to boil up at the TB game today. Benches emptied at the end
Because Romo is a dick.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tapate50
Another one of those "unwritten rules of the game" issues.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tapate50
You did read the "funny" part of that post, no?Quote:
Originally Posted by jpx7
Anything that even hints at not being numbers-driven really gets under everybody's skin these days I see, even jokes.
Lighten up folks, I'm sure someone can come up with an algorithm that will prove that teams managed by Baker and Bobby didn't really make the playoffs.
:facepalm:Quote:
Originally Posted by clvclv
constant dumb is constant
Nats now 42-41.
6.5 out of 1st
3.5 out of 2nd wildcard
Dave may as well hire a realtor. Amiright?Quote:
Originally Posted by msstate7
I just think he could be a scapegoat. Injuries have been the main issueQuote:
Originally Posted by Enscheff
Managers get too much blame, players underperform and managers, other people get the blame.
Even still, there's way too many games to count them out.