On Oct 5, 5:25 pm, McDuck <
wallymcduckdelet...@comcast.net> wrote:
> On Fri, 5 Oct 2012 04:00:12 -0700 (PDT), Wayback1918
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wayback1...@verizon.net> wrote:
> >I want the new manager...
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> >.....to be an excellent communicator with his players.
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> >.....to be sure everyone understands their role.
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> >....to treat his players as men.....as long as they behave like men.
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> >....to be patient with the media....as long as they behave like men.
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> >....to protect his players publicly...but let them know that their
> >mistakes will be addressed privately
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> >....to let the players play. No sacrifice bunting...unless Iglesias
> >is on the team. Use the IBB sparingly.
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> >....to know the strengths and weaknesses of the relievers and use them
> >accordingly.
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> >....to encourage aggressiveness on the bases and patience at the
> >plate.
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> >....to understand the importance....and limits...of modern statistics
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> >....to let his players know that starting jobs are not
> >guaranteed....and that playing time is not based on contracts.
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> >and most important.....to make the playoffs.
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> Mostly agree, but I'd debate the order. Obviously, you do not wantthe
> several female reporters acting like men.