He’s Old School. He Doesn’t Do Analytics. And He’s Thriving In Today’s MLB

[NYCBrave]

This narrative that players play harder for a manager is as archaic as the old twit we have running this team. Why would a players desire to win be dictated by some bafoon making a bunch of bad decisions. Kapler’s failures were part due to a horrible pen, weak bench and some average starters.

Our team would be more successful with a better manager and everyone would play just as hard.

Totally disagree, but you are entitled to your opinion. There is a psychological aspect to the game that is impossible to quantify and rarely discussed.

 

[Garmel]

This narrative that players play harder for a manager is as archaic as the old twit we have running this team. Why would a players desire to win be dictated by some bafoon making a bunch of bad decisions. Kapler’s failures were part due to a horrible pen, weak bench and some average starters.

Our team would be more successful with a better manager and everyone would play just as hard.

To prove your point there isn't a bigger dick and not well liked manager by his players than La Russa but he gets results.

 

[DirkPiggler]

Contradictory statements here, my friend.

Not really, although maybe I wasn't clear as I was in a hurry.

Baseline effort level is good for a manager they like, or one about whom they are indifferent. When the manager is extremely disliked, they will half-ass for him.

See the Chad Morris era of Arkansas football.

 

[Hulavol]

Not really, although maybe I wasn't clear as I was in a hurry.

Baseline effort level is good for a manager they like, or one about whom they are indifferent. When the manager is extremely disliked, they will half-ass for him.

See the Chad Morris era of Arkansas football.

See Jeremy Pruitt era in Knoxville.
You make a beautiful point.