Local sales on toothpicks went up.

You could do a lot worse than Dusty Baker, but he has yet to prove he can manage a playoff winner. While Matheny had issues with the bullpen he has issues with starters, rides them too hard in the regular season and then they are gassed when it matters most.

I’m not terribly well versed in who the other available options are but don’t mind the idea seeing how Shildt does the rest of the way.

Baker does have that old school mentality that probably appeals to DeWitt so there is probably some truth behind his name.

Use some of that money they're sitting on and see if you can get Francona to leave Cleveland.

Good luck with that.

Francona is seating in the driver seat with a team that has a division locked up for years.

Hence the see if you can get him to leave. Unlikely as it is.

He doesn't even have an opt out any more because the Indians picked up his extension.

It was for 19 and 20 IIRC, correct?

Good thing because Mo has already said that no matter what happens, Shildt is the manager for the rest of the season. Mo and Dewitt to evaluate him and other managerial options in the off season before deciding on the next manager.

We picked Matheny over him. That was the original unforgivable sin.

Yes

He would be crucified if he hired Baker. Of course as a wretched baby bear fan you would hope they would make this mistake, but I can't imagine a scenario that Baker becomes their best option.

I'd rather have kept Matheny than hire Baker.

That backwards piece of mouth-breathing shit has no business on a major league bench. He's an enabler and an idiot. He's a more charismatic, somehow less intelligent version of Mike Matheny.

I will absolutely be done with this team if they hire Dusty Baker.

My hope is that Shildt runs with the job. I really think he could be a good one.

Odds Meeeeee-kolas gets in tonite, per Ballagio:


35-1

The Bellagio is....not smart.

He's not attending the game as he's back in Florida with his wife who's likely going to have twins 2 months premature.

So, y'know, they should probably update their odds since he won't be on the field and all...

Me too. I'm glad he gets a shot.