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It might just be the opposition or a fluke, but the Orioles are 7-1 under Buck Showalter so far. If he finished the season with a winning record (his tenure) he should get consideration for manager of the decade. The O's were easily the worst team in baseball when he took over.
Can a manager really make this much of a difference?
Can a manager really make this much of a difference?

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You'd obviously not seen the Diamondbacks under AJ Hinch.89Hen wrote:It might just be the opposition or a fluke, but the Orioles are 7-1 under Buck Showalter so far. If he finished the season with a winning record (his tenure) he should get consideration for manager of the decade. The O's were easily the worst team in baseball when he took over.
Can a manager really make this much of a difference?
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8-1 now....starting pitcher threw a CG 2-hitter last night...
This won't last and they still suck in general, but at least they stand a chance to get out of the 'worst record in baseball' cellar for 2010...
This won't last and they still suck in general, but at least they stand a chance to get out of the 'worst record in baseball' cellar for 2010...
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I think they've already caught Pittsburgh with this run.bandl wrote:8-1 now....starting pitcher threw a CG 2-hitter last night...
This won't last and they still suck in general, but at least they stand a chance to get out of the 'worst record in baseball' cellar for 2010...

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How about my D-Backs going back-back-back-back last night against the Brewers!!!!89Hen wrote:I think they've already caught Pittsburgh with this run.bandl wrote:8-1 now....starting pitcher threw a CG 2-hitter last night...
This won't last and they still suck in general, but at least they stand a chance to get out of the 'worst record in baseball' cellar for 2010...
Only the 7th time in baseball history....
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Somehow I missed the DBacks/Brewers game last night. Was it on TV?AZGrizFan wrote:How about my D-Backs going back-back-back-back last night against the Brewers!!!!

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So, you don't get ESPN in your area?89Hen wrote:Somehow I missed the DBacks/Brewers game last night. Was it on TV?AZGrizFan wrote:How about my D-Backs going back-back-back-back last night against the Brewers!!!!![]()
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THAT game was on ESPN?AZGrizFan wrote:So, you don't get ESPN in your area?![]()
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No....that game was NOT on ESPN...much like no Orioles games are on ESPN....but I'm pretty sure the HIGHLIGHT of back-to-back-to-back-to-back HR's was....89Hen wrote:THAT game was on ESPN?AZGrizFan wrote:So, you don't get ESPN in your area?![]()
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What, no arena football or poker being played? Teams are a combined 33.5 out.
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It also helps Brian Roberts is back. I am actually thinking about going to a game when I get back fromt he beach.
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Heck, they could be ahead of the Pirates and DBacks by then!andy7171 wrote:It also helps Brian Roberts is back. I am actually thinking about going to a game when I get back fromt he beach.

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D-Backs? Uh.....NO.89Hen wrote:Heck, they could be ahead of the Pirates and DBacks by then!andy7171 wrote:It also helps Brian Roberts is back. I am actually thinking about going to a game when I get back fromt he beach.
We're 8-3 in our last 11 since the trade deadline came and went and we got rid of the clubhouse cancers.
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30 1/2 games outandy7171 wrote:It also helps Brian Roberts is back. I am actually thinking about going to a game when I get back fromt he beach.
48 games to play
So you're saying there's a chance!

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well, hell. If THAT'S the case, the D-Backs have the Padres right where we want 'em!!93henfan wrote:30 1/2 games outandy7171 wrote:It also helps Brian Roberts is back. I am actually thinking about going to a game when I get back fromt he beach.
48 games to play
So you're saying there's a chance!
17 1/2 out with 48 to play!
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O's are only 5.5 back of the DB's and are 8-2 in last 11.AZGrizFan wrote:D-Backs? Uh.....NO.
We're 8-3 in our last 11 since the trade deadline came and went and we got rid of the clubhouse cancers.![]()
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Only problem is they have to play the Yankees, Rays and Sox 21 more times this year.

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huh?89Hen wrote:O's are only 5.5 back of the DB's and are 8-2 in last 11.AZGrizFan wrote:D-Backs? Uh.....NO.
We're 8-3 in our last 11 since the trade deadline came and went and we got rid of the clubhouse cancers.![]()
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Only problem is they have to play the Yankees, Rays and Sox 21 more times this year.
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LIke the left pinkie more than the right one I guess.bandl wrote:huh?89Hen wrote: O's are only 5.5 back of the DB's and are 8-2 in last 11.![]()
Only problem is they have to play the Yankees, Rays and Sox 21 more times this year.

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How you like me know?AZGrizFan wrote:D-Backs? Uh.....NO.89Hen wrote:Heck, they could be ahead of the Pirates and DBacks by then!
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bump89Hen wrote:How you like me know?AZGrizFan wrote:
D-Backs? Uh.....NO.
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The O's were on pace to lose 116 games when Showalter arrived. I'm pretty impressed.
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20 game improvement from that point? Yeah, damn impressive.andy7171 wrote:The O's were on pace to lose 116 games when Showalter arrived. I'm pretty impressed.
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Showalter is going to bring winning back to Baltimore. For all the credit Torre gets for the Yankees, keep in mind he stepped into something that Showalter was instrumental in building. If you listen to guys like Paul O'Neill and Bernie Williams, you'll appreciate just how important Showalter was in teaching the Yankees how to win and building the confidence of young players. For example, much to Mel Hall's disbelief, Showalter put his foot down and told the Yankees to let him go after the '92 season because he was razzing a young Bernie Williams and wouldn't stop despite being told to knock it off. Showalter thought Williams was going to amount a great big-league player and believed that Hall, despite his productivity, was damaging his confidence.
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Meanwhile, Mel Hall is eligible for parole in 22 years. Apparently the state of Texas does not take kindly to men who rape 12 year old girls.JoltinJoe wrote:For example, much to Mel Hall's disbelief, Showalter put his foot down and told the Yankees to let him go after the '92 season because he was razzing a young Bernie Williams and wouldn't stop despite being told to knock it off. Showalter thought Williams was going to amount a great big-league player and believed that Hall, despite his productivity, was damaging his confidence.
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If he doesn't like prison, then he shoulda thought about becoming a priest instead of a baseball player.93henfan wrote:Meanwhile, Mel Hall is eligible for parole in 22 years. Apparently the state of Texas does not take kindly to men who rape 12 year old girls.JoltinJoe wrote:For example, much to Mel Hall's disbelief, Showalter put his foot down and told the Yankees to let him go after the '92 season because he was razzing a young Bernie Williams and wouldn't stop despite being told to knock it off. Showalter thought Williams was going to amount a great big-league player and believed that Hall, despite his productivity, was damaging his confidence.
EDIT: Oh wait...you said GIRLS. Nevermind.
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Baltimore 66-96AZGrizFan wrote:D-Backs? Uh.....NO.89Hen wrote:Heck, they could be ahead of the Pirates and DBacks by then!
We're 8-3 in our last 11 since the trade deadline came and went and we got rid of the clubhouse cancers.![]()
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Arizona 65-97
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