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Speculation over Leyland return
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08:25 AM ET 10.09 | Coming down the stretch, Jim Leyland's future had apparently become enough of a question that some Tigers began to wonder about his return in 2013. But it appears at least one option can be ruled out, as Leyland has been telling people in recent days that he does not plan to retire at the end of this postseason. Some in baseball, and even some in the Tigers' organization, had been speculating that he might, especially if the Tigers go to the World Series. ... Given Leyland's desire to continue managing, it's very likely he will be back for an eighth year with the Tigers. While the team had a sometimes difficult season, leading to talk that Leyland could be fired, the Tigers ended up winning a second straight American League Central title.
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How can they write such stupid stuff. Leyland team is going to play for the right to play in the World Series and if he wants to come back he will, but maybe he doesn't want to.
toad
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It seems to me that Leyland has earned the right to leave the Tigers under his own terms.
THE BISHOP!
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If the Tigers are silly enough to not make him feel welcome back in Detroit, the BoSox should give him an offer to manage.
He'd certainly get respect in the clubhouse, which is what the Sox need in their next manager.
SportsFun
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Leyland will have a job as long as he wants one, whether it's in Motown or elsewhere.
...the best policy
Harrodsburg, KY
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Leyland at times makes you to pull out your hair about some of his moves.If he does step down I would love to see Gibson take the job.
HAIL TO THE VICTORS!
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Damn straight.
h2opololpunk
Gainesville, FL
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I've always liked Jim Leyland. MLB needs more like him.
Yogi-Zen
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If they didn't make the playoffs he wasn't going to be brought back. His contract is up, but since they will most likely make it back to the ALCS for a second consecutive season he'll be offered a new contract.
rjfish
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He doesn't even compare to Weaver. Weaver was a brilliant manager- said by many former players- and while Leyland is GOOD, he doesn't hold a candle to Earl.
27RINGS!
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67 though he seems older. He once won the WS with the Marlins.
shiprock
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When Jimmy walks away with the Trophy, he will ride off in the Sunset and hang out in the right field bleachers at Yankee Stadium!!!
Not4Nutten
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The Great Earl Weaver has yet to shake Jim Palmers hand!!!
Not4Nutten
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