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Originally Posted by lewdog
Yes and it makes little sense. Major leaguers learn to make adjustments if they themselves are good players. If they can't make the adjustment, they shouldn't be on the roster and likely won't stay in the show very long. The manager determines everyday lineups and pitching changes. He has very little effect on how a player performs at the plate. I have no idea why that is so hard to understand?
But then again, I've been stating this same argument on this board for the past two years. If we aren't very good, it's the players who aren't good. If we start winning, it's the players who are good.
SIMPLE.
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That's not all they determine. I've gone over this before in the Royals Repository, I believe. They go over game-plans with the hitting and pitching coach on how best to attack the opposing team. They talk to infield and outfield coaches about switching for certain hitters and for certain pitchers and situations,. He, also, makes sure the players are in their best condition before the game.
Most people evaluate managers based on in-game decisions, but most of their work takes place before the game, and it sure showed earlier in the season compared to now. I think Yost is an average manager. I get irritated with him sometimes, mostly for bullpen moves, but all managers make questionable moves. To me, he's average.