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Originally Posted by flames_fan_down_under
What purpose would a cocky vet serve? I find this narrative quite interesting. The need for a manager “who’s been there before” or a “cocky vet” will push the team forward. What is the evidence this helps with any team?
LaRussa did sweet eff all with a talented White Sox team. Maddon in Anaheim. AJ Hinch with the Tigers. The Phillies manager hadn’t managed a game prior to Girardi being fired and now they’re in the NLDS. Mike Matheny was fired. Buck Showalter’s team is out.
Josh Donaldson was a cocky vet who is in his fifth team over multiple years. Correa was a cocky vet who didn’t help Minnesota get anywhere. The guy mentioned Manoah was not great in his one game in the playoffs.
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You could be right, I could be wrong, but I think a cocky vet who can back up their play could really put the pressure on their own shoulders. For coaches the credibility is there if they've done well before. If Maddon became available as a coach I'd look at him, no doubt. Donaldson wasn't all that well liked from what I read, while JB was. I think there's a fine line, but I really think this team needs someone to take the pressure off them a bit, who can also back up their own play.