Who should win the N.L. Manager of the Year? (1 Viewer)

[curta269]

Who do you think should win the N.L. Manager of the Year? I voted for LaRussa. I know I am a Cardinals fan, but I am not the biggest fan of LaRussa. That being said, he did get them into contention with only a couple of weeks left in the season with that terrible starting rotation and most of his starting position players hurt. He definitely won't win, but he does deserve consideration.

I think this will be a close race as there is not really a front runner, IMO.

 

[Please See Mine]

Who do you think should win the N.L. Manager of the Year? I voted for LaRussa. I know I am a Cardinals fan, but I am not the biggest fan of LaRussa. That being said, he did get them into contention with only a couple of weeks left in the season with that terrible starting rotation and most of his starting position players hurt. He definitely won't win, but he does deserve consideration.I think this will be a close race as there is not really a front runner, IMO.

Phillies had a poor starting rotation and a ton of injuries this year and won a better division.

 

[posty]

Pinella... I don't think many publications gave the Cubs a chance this year...

 

[RedRaiders]

LaRussa really showed the way with an awful September.

 

[Snotbubbles]

Pinella... I don't think many publications gave the Cubs a chance this year...

They spent a ton of money in the offseason. I don't know if I'd say they were the favorites, but I don't think it's much of a surprise they are division champs.I voted for Clint Hurdle, although I wouldn't have an argument with Bob Melvin.

 

[Darth Cheney]

How can it not be Unca Chollie.

 

[posty]

Pinella... I don't think many publications gave the Cubs a chance this year...

They spent a ton of money in the offseason. I don't know if I'd say they were the favorites, but I don't think it's much of a surprise they are division champs.I voted for Clint Hurdle, although I wouldn't have an argument with Bob Melvin.

Spending a lot of money doesn't mean that you are a lock to win the division...

 

[fred_1_15301]

How can it not be Unca Chollie.

Because the guy in Colorado has done more with less

 

[Darth Cheney]

How can it not be Unca Chollie.

Because the guy in Colorado has done more with less

Unca Chollie lost more people to injury than just about anyone this year. Plus, he won a division.

 

[fred_1_15301]

How can it not be Unca Chollie.

Because the guy in Colorado has done more with less

Unca Chollie lost more people to injury than just about anyone this year. Plus, he won a division.

Thats true and he did a phenomenal job. With that said, the Rockies weren't picked to do anything this year. They're a very young team and have no business being where they are. Also, they have the exact same record as the Phils so I don't see how your point about the Phils winning the division is relevant. The NL west was a better division than the NL east.

 

[Darth Cheney]

How can it not be Unca Chollie.

Because the guy in Colorado has done more with less

Unca Chollie lost more people to injury than just about anyone this year. Plus, he won a division.

Thats true and he did a phenomenal job. With that said, the Rockies weren't picked to do anything this year. They're a very young team and have no business being where they are. Also, they have the exact same record as the Phils so I don't see how your point about the Phils winning the division is relevant. The NL west was a better division than the NL east.

If I was going with the very young team with no business being where they are I'd go with the D-Backs manager.

 

[curta269]

Well, Melvin didn't win our poll, but he did win the one that matters. What a challenge this year in the N.L. to pick the manager of the year. Any number of guys were deserving to win. Congrats to Melvin on a job well done.