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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho
Nah, none that really spring to mind.
I think the manager's role is greatly overestimated. It's more about managing the clubhouse and staying out of the way than anything else.
Example: Ron Washington in Texas. I would say pretty much any major league manager would achieve his level of success with that team and front office behind them.
Just so long as they're not morons that bunt in the 2nd inning, I don't care...
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BTW this is somewhat true, but ovr 162 game season a few boneheaded game management mistakes can add up and cost you wins. Maybe at most a manager is worth 3-5 wins/losses imo. Of course that can be the difference between the playoffs and staying home.
Bottom line, Ned Yost needs to go. We cannot afford his mistakes when we start to compete. Time to make the change now and start some continuity for later.