Squirrel
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Let's stay on topic. We aren't talking about Mientkiewicz let alone bringing up hearsay issues where he is concerned. He is no longer in baseball. Wanting a manager in the major leagues who has managerial experience is a legitimate suggestion, but let's not take the thread off topic talking about Mientkiewicz.
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And my opinion was, I don't think it matters and I won't be surprised either way ... not sure why that isn't an opinion that is acceptable. And many posters here were talking about needing someone 'different', who would make different decisions ... fair opinion ... but my counter is, I don't think that if Rocco goes, the replacement will be all that different and that the change called for by some will end up disappointing. I get that *you* would do something differently, but I don't think that's what happens and we aren't asking what either of us would do, but what we think his future is. And, again, I'm not invested either way because I think we will end up with the same.
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All fair. As I said, change can be good, too, but I don’t think the FO replaces Rocco with the change you think is needed. That was my point. And that is where I think the disconnect lies
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Who? Meintkiewicz? Who is no longer in baseball anywhere?
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I don’t think that’s correct at all. I don’t know anyone who thinks our performance in the recent post seasons is acceptable. I haven’t found it acceptable since we beat the A’s in 2002. And most every time it was because of what the FO didn’t provide, or the players under-performing, and it’s still the case. I also don’t think a different manager necessarily brings different results. And I think everyone wants better, we just have different opinions how to get there. Just because some of us aren’t calling for Baldelli’s head doesn’t mean we don’t want better and thinks our post season play is acceptable. I want the FO to actually put together a shut down BP. I said that at the beginning of the season, that their inaction on that front wasn’t good, and it wasn’t. But I still want the Twins to win regardless of their weaknesses. I still want them to get to the playoffs even if they are gone after the 1st round. Doesn’t mean I find it acceptable. It means I still want them to win regardless. But I also don’t think Baldelli impacts that much of a difference. The players still have to perform
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I don’t think that’s what people think at all. I think the disconnect is in not realizing if not Baldelli, it will be someone who manages very similarly. I don’t think a change in manager means a change in philosophy. Most seem to want a manager who manages the way managers did 20-30 years ago, for a game they long for that isn’t really where the game is today. When Baldelli was hired, the one point that was made was how there was a similar mindset as the FO, that they all were of one mind. My post, which was quoted by the poster you quoted, didn’t capture that part of my comment. I don’t want someone’s list of who, because of course there are options out there, but the realization that seems to be missing, and the actual disconnect, isn’t that most think the manager is an unchanging entity, but that with this FO, we will likely get someone who manages very similarly. I further said, that I don’t think it matters greatly, and that I won’t be surprised if he stays or if he goes. Your comment almost implies that change for change’s sake is a good thing. Not sure that I agree with that, but change can be good, if it’s the right change.
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It’s a reminder to all of us that good at AAA doesn’t always mean success in MLB. Or at least not without patience for prospects, which Beckham isn’t
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Replace him with whom? The FO will look for the same type of manager. I’m one of those who doesn’t think the manager affects that many wins and losses. Sure, some, but not as many as people on TD think. I’m also one of those who thinks managers are easy scapegoats. I’m also one of those who thinks 90% (or maybe more) of the responsibility for wins and losses are on those who construct the roster (FO) and those who execute the play on the field (the players). I don’t know if or should Rocco will be the manager next year but whatever decision is made I will not be surprised. That said, I’m pretty sure whoever they get, it will be someone in the same vein as Rocco and many will be disappointed quickly
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Well, journeys are about learning and growth. I hope there was some of that with that trek to Mexico
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Outside TD I don’t think there were many who had us winning the division or even making the playoffs. I think most thought we’d be 500ish. Or maybe my own prediction tainted that
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Yes.
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Indeed
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Squirrels are generally happy, friendly folk, who enjoy all kinds of music, theater, the movies, baseball; like to bake and do needlework, like home design projects … just sayin’
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If I were Gray I wouldn’t be upset with my usage. I’d be more upset with the lack of run support
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Oooou ... a cliffhanger!
