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Originally Posted by Nightfyre
For those who don't think a manager can have an impact, can I just say: Indians pre-Francona and post-Francona.
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Decent counter-argument.
Again, I think this is a component to the game that is tough to measure statistically. The stat guys, who are usually spot on, will say 3-5 games either way in terms of a manager's impact.
But damn if some guys don't have a knack for being more on the plus side.
There is a chemistry and feel to a clubhouse that those who have never played the game at a high level don't understand or cannot understand (whichever the case may be).