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After watching the Royals feeble effort the last two nights, I'd just like to apologize to everyone for this stupid ****ing thread.
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Zero runs two nights in a row. Team is officially done and has officially quit. Wouldn't be shocked if the ChiSux sweep us.
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Apology accepted. Now...for those living in KC, start sitting at the K with signs saying "Let Yost Go!" Do your part, KC residents. The rest of us are counting on you to make an uproar over DM's latest comments. Ridiculous that we're this close and we would hire that blockhead back to influence this team for another year.
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Girardi is a free agent manager this off-season. Charlie Manuel (old, I know). Sciossia or his GM will be gone - not convinced of which at this point. I'm intrigued by Pedro Grifol and his reputation as a rising star in the baseball world, but not wanting to try a new guy.
For those that would say Girardi isn't coming here, you're just working off of old-news. The Royals aren't a laughing stock. Smart manager candidates that have watched Ned piss away opportunities and mishandle the team during struggling times are just arrogant enough to show they can do what others haven't done in KC. The young talent is extremely untapped and most guys recognize that and probably think they can fix it. Show any of these guys the $$$ and they'll come. Now will Glass hand out Andy Reid type contracts? I actually doubt that...but he's surprised me before. |
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I was thinking parking lot near the business office entrance...but sure...break into the stadium. I'm sure that will get someone's attention.
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There's a slim chance Joe Girardi will be available, and if he is, he should be target No. 1. Bud Black in San Diego is another guy who could be out and would be a great candidate. And... this is outside the box, and I'm not sure a rookie skipper is the best guy to tab for this team next year, but I am intrigued by Jason Giambi. Guy could be a real star manager. As a star player, he would command respect in the clubhouse (not quite on George Brett level, but similar). And he is not likely to be tied to the extreme old school (bunts/speed guys who can't hit or get on base in the 2 spot, over-reliance on shitty grinders like Getz, etc) style of managing. I also think Pedro Grifol would get a look. Everything about him screams future star, the team already respects and trusts him, etc. |
I suppose it would be fitting for another long-term Philadelphia pariah to come to KC to lead the Royals to glory.
I just don't see GMDM letting Yost go. Yeah, I know about posturing, and I know that there's a chance that Yost might want more years than GMDM is willing to give him, but I'd be shocked if he's not retained. |
Send Ned packing. Don't worry GMDM, he will catch on in Seattle. I'm sure he'll be a hit with their Japanese following.
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With that said, it's nice to know that this would probably be the most attractive job for managers on the market.
-Bud Black has Royals history, and has done good things with an atrocious roster. -I'm fine with Giambi, but would probably wonder all year if he shouldn't just grab a bat and hit sometimes. -I'd also be fine with Manuel (Charlie). -I would imagine that if Girardi is cut lose, he'll take a straight line to Chicago to run the Cubs. -Wally Backman would be entertaining! |
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I think they CAN do better. Depends on who is actually out there. |
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But your point remains... KC job is much more attractive than it has been at any time since Howser left. |
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