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Thread: Mariners' search for skipper set to heat up

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    Default Mariners' search for skipper set to heat up

    http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news...k_sea&c_id=sea

    Several potential candidates have emerged via various media reports, including former big league managers Bobby Valentine, former Mariners second baseman Joey Cora, a semi-finalist two years ago, Spokane native Ryne Sandberg if he doesn't get the Cubs' managerial job, and possibly Dusty Baker.

    The Reds manager has often expressed a desire to work in Seattle and his contract with Cincinnati expires at the end of this season.

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    Good topic. Who is everyone's favorites on here?

    I don't want to see Joey Cora. Do we really want to see one of the last of the 1995 Mariner players get fired after another bad year of baseball? I also don't think he has what it takes to lead the Mariners. Bobby Valentine would have to be my pick. I think he has what it takes to lead the team.

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    Also, why the heck isn't Fredi Gonzalez considered? He'd be my top choice, over Valentine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JosephC View Post
    Also, why the heck isn't Fredi Gonzalez considered? He'd be my top choice, over Valentine.
    Well, let's be honest, after he turned down an interview with the Cubs, it's clear that he's the super duper front runner in Atlanta. He's not coming.

    I know this isn't the popular opinion, but I'm really intrigued by the idea of Dusty Baker taking over.

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    I've heard Fredi Gonzalez has a hand shake deal to take the job over in Atlanta after Cox retires this season. Apparently it's done.

    Baker? He'd be fine. He managed Barry Bonds... He can handle ego.
    I'm fine with anyone that doesn't meddle with talent. That's the thing I hate about managers. A good manager for me would be someone who will let the players play and manage their neurosis on and off the field.
    No Cora for the same reason as JosephC.
    Sandberg? Whatever.
    Bobby V? Yeah, that's fine.
    Is this really all we have to choose from?

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    No one comes to mind right now i want an experienced Manager who demands respect but i don't want Baker he ruins pitchers. Wouldn't mind Valentine but hes already came out and said he doesn't want to manage for us.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nateyb24 View Post
    No one comes to mind right now i want an experienced Manager who demands respect but i don't want Baker he ruins pitchers. Wouldn't mind Valentine but hes already came out and said he doesn't want to manage for us.
    http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/htm...tedly_wou.html

    Valentine is not commenting, but friends of Valentine say that it is a job that he would be greatly interested in.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TellItToTheDA View Post
    That was august 12th Buster Olney came out and said someone related to Valentine said that Valentine is definitley not interested in the job. But who knows maybe he changes his tune. Can't blame him with the team he would be inheriting though.

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    http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs..._reds_con.html

    Looks like Dusty Baker is a no go.

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    Ken Macha is getting the axe in Milwaukee. Another name for the list, destined to be connected due to his connection to Jack via the Brewers and the fact that he has been offered the job before (managing the M's), but turned it down. Was also offered the job of "special adviser" or something to Bill Bavasi and turned that down (can't imagine why). Won two AL West championships with the A's.

    http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5645745

    In other managerial hilarity news. The Pirates are firing their manager (John Russell... I know, who?). Totally his fault. The front office CLEARLY gave him the talent he needed to win.

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