Welcome to Cincinnati Dusty Baker.
What I like about this move: Baker is a proven winner, plain and simple. He had a tough run late as Cubs manager that had more to do with injuries than ability. Sammy Sosa, Kerry Wood and Mark Prior fell apart. He gets a lot of flack for causing Wood and Prior's injuries, but Jeff Brantley, well-respected around the game for his pitching knowledge, pooh-pooh'd Baker causing any injuries with his handling of the young pitchers. The Reds have not hired a manager of this caliber since Davey Johnson.
What I don't like: How his end in San Francisco and Chicago came about. He burned bridges in both places so I wonder how he'll fit in. He also managed heavily veteran-laden squads. Is he ready to develop youth?
No matter who is the manager, the Reds will have to be better out of the pen next year. A decent showing by the pen this year and the Reds challenge for the NL Central title.
My opinion: This move is a good start to the offseason for the Reds. As we get closer to Hot Stove League action, I'll toss out a few ideas of moves I'd like to see.
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The Reds get a good,proven manager.This move no doubt points the Reds in the right direction.
TenpinTony
Windsor, ON
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