DonkeyKongerko Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 I wanted him fired before. Then we got hot and part of me wanted to believe it was because of Manuel. Well we sucked to the point where we already fired one hitting coach this year. I actually like Walker and think he is a better hitting coach than Ward was. We have been presented with yet ANOTHER PERFECT DAY TO FIRE MANUEL. This could be the 40th oh so time I could say that this year. Some say if it ain't broke don't fix it...WELL ITS f***IN BROKE MORONS!1! :fyou :fyou :fyou :fyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyKongerko Posted July 10, 2003 Author Share Posted July 10, 2003 Does anyone even think Jerry Manuel and Dusty Baker combined could manage one of these s***ty teams in Chicago to a World Series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickman Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 I am in, something needs to happen. Listen to Chicago radio they don't think its his fault. You ahve to send a message, make the change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AssHatSoxFan Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 the faster JM is outta town the faster the team moves up in the standings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hotsoxchick1 Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 the faster JM is outta town the faster the team moves up in the standings dont count on it...... jm can go and the guys can still sit around on their collective asses doing just exactly what they are right now.........absoultely nothing............remember the old saying.. careful what you wish for.......... whos on the market that can do a better job???? and if they could do a better job why are they on the market??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 If you score 11 runs 1 day you keep the same lineup the next game, right? Not Jerry Tinker-roo! He is the only manager to not have the same lineup 2 games in a row! WHAT THE f*** IS THAT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hotsoxchick1 Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 If you score 11 runs 1 day you keep the same lineup the next game, right? Not Jerry Tinker-roo! He is the only manager to not have the same lineup 2 games in a row! WHAT THE f*** IS THAT! we havent had the same lineup since 2000.....dont ya think we should be used to it by now?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyKongerko Posted July 10, 2003 Author Share Posted July 10, 2003 I honestly don't think firing JM is the answer either but at least I can feel like the organization has recognized a change needs to be made. I want to feel like the opinions of a large part of this fan base mean something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AssHatSoxFan Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 can we have our team run by the fans kinda like the flyers did a few times like hold up big signs and fans can cheer for what they want to happen?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 3 fricking runs vs. Detroit. I thought that would suck for 1 game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickman Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 Hotsox- On the Market, I like Jeff Torborg. I liked him when he was with the SOx and Still do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 I don't want Torborg near any of the sox arms. I like the way he runs an offense though. Â I still say BACKMAN BACKMAN BACKMAN. I also have nothing against Valentine cause I think he's a firey guy who will tell his players what on their mind and isn't afraid to bench them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hotsoxchick1 Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 I don't want Torborg near any of the sox arms. I like the way he runs an offense though.  I still say BACKMAN BACKMAN BACKMAN. I also have nothing against Valentine cause I think he's a firey guy who will tell his players what on their mind and isn't afraid to bench them. sorry quickman but i have to concur with jas on this one.. if anyone comes here it should be backman. .he knows the guys and knows how to handle them............torborg???? our pitching staff would have to be well hidden from his eyes..........mho....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickman Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 Wow, I apprecaite your opinion everyone but repsectfully dissagree about TOrborg. Now there is no way Wally Backman is coming here in the middle of the season and taking htem tot he playoffs. Not happening. We need a big name guy who has managed the majors before and teams in the playoffs. Still think torborg would be good. Not a huge Valentine fan, I am sure alomar could comment to the SOx managment on him. Leyland won't take his buddies (JM) place. Johnson would be another choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hotsoxchick1 Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 Wow, I apprecaite your opinion everyone but repsectfully dissagree about TOrborg. Now there is no way Wally Backman is coming here in the middle of the season and taking htem tot he playoffs. Not happening. We need a big name guy who has managed the majors before and teams in the playoffs. Still think torborg would be good. Not a huge Valentine fan, I am sure alomar could comment to the SOx managment on him. Leyland won't take his buddies (JM) place. Johnson would be another choice. we did the torborg thing before... what makes ya think it would be better this time around???? as for valentine.. he aint gonna give up the cushey tv gig so we can count him out.......and which johnson are we refering to????? backman is wishful thinking.....im sure he likes his gig down on the farm alot or he would have been kissing asses and screaming to be up here alot sooner.....mho anyhow.......im just not so sure that theres much better out there on the market right now than what we already have set in place here....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickman Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 Hotsox, keep your peeps open in the locker room. I know we did Torborg before but we did Larussa before and I am sure we would take him agian right. Now before you go nuts I know Larussa and Torborg are not the same type of managers but still think Torborg has learned enough. He has kept close ties with the Chisox. As for backman, if it was next year I would think he would want the job. I still think he wants the job somewhere in the majors. Who else is out there? How about Sandy Alomar SR>? Just grasping at straws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hotsoxchick1 Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 Hotsox, keep your peeps open in the locker room. I know we did Torborg before but we did Larussa before and I am sure we would take him agian right. Now before you go nuts I know Larussa and Torborg are not the same type of managers but still think Torborg has learned enough. He has kept close ties with the Chisox. As for backman, if it was next year I would think he would want the job. I still think he wants the job somewhere in the majors. Who else is out there? How about Sandy Alomar SR>? Just grasping at straws. ill keep the peeps open for sure the ears too.......as for the torborg years.... 89 sucked, 90 was great with him, and 91 was decent enough to pass.....his stints with the mets, montreal and the marlins in the following years though leave alot to be desired.........dont think he can spark the 1990 flames again..jmho....he isnt all that great nowdays......dont know if i want to settle for mediocre when we already have it.....LaRussa on the other hand..... has been keeping the flames alive in st. louis......he seems to keep up a winning attitude....and his track record shows that.........he may be just what we are looking for around these parts to get these guys playing to their full potiential... dont know if he would mix well with jr and the boys cause hes definately not a "yes man".. but hell im willing to give it a shot..... wishful thinking again i know....but can you imagine the possiblities with him here......wow.........alomar sr.?? now theres an interesting idea.... im sure it would help out jr. and roberto but what about the rest of the crew? im thinking he would be a bit of the softie like jm is now......we need fire and ass kicking in the dugout..... my vote get tony boy on the phone and make him an offer he cant refuse...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 We might as well wait until the offseason and find a real manager somewhere. If we promote Backman and we play .550 ball or something, we'll probably keep him and he could also prove out to be a schumuck. Â Is laRussa happy in St. Looie? Would he return after the season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hotsoxchick1 Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 Is laRussa happy in St. Looie? Would he return after the season? everyone has a price..........right???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 I have always hated this asshole win or lose f*** his worthless ass :fyou team plays like you manage like s*** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 Backman seems to be the obvious choice. Torborg wasn't bad, but let Cooper have complete control of the pitchers, period. Speaking of Cooper, any ideas on his his overall managerial skills? Let me throw another name out for consideration. Bucky Dent. He's been managing in the minors for a few years. How about Sandy, Jr. as a player manager? Joe Girardi? ..... I'm trying to think of people that aren't the same names we keep hearing about, so don't pound on me too bad. These aren't suggestions, just ideas for the sake of discussion. Forget LaRussa, he's not going anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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