Who is the Reds' Next Manager?

[UKMustangFan]

....Bryan Price.

 

I know, I know. I just don't want it to be true. I'll be utterly disappointed if that's the direction they go. Don't think he'll be much/any different than Dusty.

[D-Rob]

Hopefully Barry Larkin or Brad Ausmus.

[Ari Gold]

A few thoughts here: One if your Joe Morgan, or Larkin (names people keep throwing around) why would you leave what you're doing to come manage. Those dudes have it made. I just don't see them wanting to, or even Walt asking them. I feel the Reds are going to go all out with this hire with someone like Price, or a younger um proven manager as a back up option. I do not think Price would be bad, but nor great. Sometimes the guys like Price that have been under a manager get to see what works, and what doesn't work. To be honest I'm not familiar with any up and coming managers.

 

As mentioned before I just feel the Reds are gonna get a rock star per se i.e. Tony LaRussa. Guy is baseball royalty, and sees the game in a way that not most do. This would be one happy Reds fan if we landed him, but it doesn't seem likely. Girardi would be nice, but again from what I've read he wants to be a Cubby or Yankee. We'll see I just hope they don't flop in this hire, because the Reds definitely have the talent, and team to make a strong run at a WS. I firmly believe with the hire of a good manager, someone who is going to implement fundamentals, structure, and hold guys accountable that this team could be very succesful. We shall see...

[SSC]

I would love for it to be Dave Martinez. I don't want to lose Price but if they do I hope it's b/c of Martinez.

[The Cerebral Assassin]

Why not lure Clint Hurdle away from the Pirates? If I remember correctly, he spent a year with the Reds as a player, and has the temperament to handle the current clubhouse. Has also done a nice job with the Pirates in his three years there.

[Clyde]

Why not lure Clint Hurdle away from the Pirates? If .

 

Why would he leave the Pirates?

[SSC]

Why would he leave the Pirates?

 

Not sure people understand the real possibilities.

[sweet16]

Why would he leave the Pirates?

 

He won't.

[The Cerebral Assassin]

Why would he leave the Pirates?

 

Not saying he would, but I would figure in the long run it would be an upgrade in terms of having more of a chance to be successful on a consistent basis than he would have in Pittsburgh, plus good ownership support.

[LOOGY]

I like Lance McCalisters approach, write your top 10 down then throw the list away.

[malachicrunch]

Heard something about Paul O'neil?

[NKY Bandit]

My list would be-

 

1. Jim Leyland

2. Tony LaRussa

3. Joe Girardi

4. Mike Soscia

5. Jim Tracy

6. Clint Hurdle

7. Dusty Baker

 

Only two dudes on my list not employed are Jim Tracy and Dusty. Not a fan of Riggleman or Price. Need some energy and of my last 2, only Tracy has some swag.

[plantmanky]

If they hire a former Reds player this team will be doomed for another 20 years.

[All State Baseball]

My list would be-

 

1. Jim Leyland

2. Tony LaRussa

3. Joe Girardi

4. Mike Soscia

5. Jim Tracy

6. Clint Hurdle

7. Dusty Baker

 

Only two dudes on my list not employed are Jim Tracy and Dusty. Not a fan of Riggleman or Price. Need some energy and of my last 2, only Tracy has some swag.

 

1. Leyland - was given a contract extension by the Tigers.

2. LaRussa - said he has no interest in coaching again, said that since Baker was fired.

3. Girardi - has agreed to a 4 year contract extension with the Yanks

4. Soscia - has been retained by the Angels.

5. Tracy - no current job, would be a good fit for the red legs

6. Clint Hurdle - Pirates GM said he wants everyone back for next year.

7. Dusty Baker - well this same team just fired him, don't think they'll rehire him after firing him..

 

Pretty good list tho and any of those would be perfect fits if they were in need of a job.

[MentschTrachtGottLacht]

.........

 

Bryan Price will be named very early next week.