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Top 10 managers of all-time (modern era)
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Author:  jimmypasta [ Sat May 11, 2013 11:33 am ]
Post subject:  Top 10 managers of all-time (modern era)
10. Danny Murtaugh Pirates
9. Joe Torre Yanks
8. Whitey Herzog Cards
7. Dick Williams A's
6. Billy Martin Yanks/A's
5. Bobby Cox Braves
4. Walter Austin Dodgers
3. Red Scheindist Cards
2. Bruce Bochte Giants
1. Tony LaRussa A's/Cards


This was just off the top of my head. I'm sure I'm forgetting about 5 other guys.
Author:  NearWessSideHussra [ Sat May 11, 2013 11:50 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Top 10 managers of all-time (modern era)
No Sparky Anderson? Anderson and LaRussa have 3 WS championships each. 2 each in the NL, 1 ea in the AL. Not sure how many other managers have won in both leagues.
Author:  pittmike [ Sat May 11, 2013 1:17 pm ]
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NearWessSideHussra wrote:
No Sparky Anderson? Anderson and LaRussa have 3 WS championships each. 2 each in the NL, 1 ea in the AL. Not sure how many other managers have won in both leagues.


This
Author:  Apologist [ Sat May 11, 2013 2:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Top 10 managers of all-time (modern era)
Top 10 Managers I've Actually Watched Manage, Generally

(Jimmy's definintion of the "Modern Era" probably starts in the 1880's)

LaRussa
Sparky
Herzog
Cox
Torre
Scioscia
Davey Johnson
Maddon
Martin
Kelly

#10a* In the MGR/GM category: Trader Jack Mckeon


Greatest manager of all time (in my opinion): Earl Weaver
Author:  Colonel Angus [ Sat May 11, 2013 3:09 pm ]
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A little surprised Tommy Lasorda hasn't been mentioned.
Author:  Apologist [ Sat May 11, 2013 3:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Top 10 managers of all-time (modern era)
IMO he was a great ambassador but a poor strategist/ field general.


I thought about Leyland before his Tiger stint, he's really lost his fastball.

I can only speak for my own list of course.
Author:  Frank Coztansa [ Mon May 13, 2013 8:28 am ]
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If its the real modern era, Connie Mack has to be in the top 5.
Author:  rogers park bryan [ Mon May 13, 2013 8:33 am ]
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Tommy Lasorda is MASSIVELY overrated


I like Apologists list but Ill take Sciossia off and ADD Cito Gaston
Author:  Urlacher's missing neck [ Mon May 13, 2013 8:40 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Top 10 managers of all-time (modern era)
Sciossia and his obsession with catchers has really dropped his stock since he won the series. All of the catchers he pushed and developed have sucked except the one he didn't like...Napoli. Conger-bad, Mathis-bad, Wilson-bad.
Author:  Hatchetman [ Mon May 13, 2013 8:48 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Top 10 managers of all-time (modern era)
Very hard thing to evaluate. LaRussa, Davey Johnson, Herzog, Torre come to mind. Al Lopez was supposedly a hell of a manager, but who knows?
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