Who is the best manager in base ball?

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15	Who is the best manager in base ball? (Edited 10/13/09 10:57AM by Pat) Which manager has done the best job with his players? \| Closed on 11/11/09 at 05:00PM FanIQ Pts? No \| MLB \| Multiple Choice Opinion Poll

71 Fans
11%	a. Ron Gardenhire (Twins)
10%	b. Terry Francona (Red Sox)
7%	c. Joe Girardi (Yankees)
31%	d. Joe Torre (Dodgers)
4%	e. Ozzie Guillen (White Sox)
10%	f. Charlie Manuel (Phillies)
27%	g. Other

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#9 \| 40 days ago Justs (+)	(Edited by Justs) How the hell can you have a poll like this and leave off Scioscia and Leyland? Then you have Tracy and La Russa. And Bobby Cox bringing a horrid team back into contention during his swan song season. It's no wonder "Other" is the leading vote getter. And Joe Girardi? It's only his 3rd season. Last season they were ready to lynch the guy. My grandma could take this year's Yankee squad to the post season. They should have said "From this list, who is..." Sciosia (Angels) If you are talking about the best active managers overall and not just this year, the list is something like LaRussa, Torre, Scioscia, Leyland, Gardenhire, Cox (if he wasn't done), Macha, C. Manuel and maybe Baker. One common thread on this list is most of these guys are not reactionary. They are all guys who don't need to make a big show out of things. They just get the job done, season after season regardless of the talent they have. No panic in them. By contrast, two of the more overrated loud mouth managers are Guillen and Piniella. Those two guys win only when they have talent on their teams. Other
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#1 \| 41 days ago qtowndogg (+)	CHARLIE Manuel is the Phillies manager. Jerry Manuel is the Mets manager. Big difference there. Charlie Manuel (Phillies)
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#2 \| 41 days ago jacobmrley (+)	Ozzie Gullien is not only a great manager, he is batsh*t insane. I'd go to war with him anyday. Ozzie Guillen (White Sox)
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#3 \| 41 days ago ML31 (+)	Tony LaRussa. Other
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#4 \| 40 days ago misanthrope (+)	Gardenhire never seem to have much talent yet the Twins are always in the chase for the division. Ron Gardenhire (Twins)
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#5 \| 40 days ago jasonwrites (+)	Jim Tracy. What he did to turn around the Rockies this year was amazing. Those half-dozen are all good managers, but your omissions are interesting. How about... Tony LaRussa and Bobby Cox, who have a longer tenure with their teams than anyone, and neither are on your list? Other
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#6 \| 40 days ago SuperStar123 (+)	(Edited by SuperStar123) Other
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#7 \| 40 days ago SuperStar123 (+)	JIM LEYLAND NOT BEING LISTED IS AN INSULT TO ALL DETROIT FANS!!! Other
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#8 \| 40 days ago candeeladee (+)	Mike Soscia not being in the poll is an insult as well! His team makes the playoffs almost every year, has won the WS in this decade, was down 2 pitching starters at the beginning of this season, and then they actually lost Aidenhart to a tragic accident and his team has held it together to win the ALDS. I don't know what the rest of you all use to measure greatness and I know, I'm a huge Angels fan but,,, come on! Other
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#9 \| 40 days ago Justs (+)	(Edited by Justs) How the hell can you have a poll like this and leave off Scioscia and Leyland? Then you have Tracy and La Russa. And Bobby Cox bringing a horrid team back into contention during his swan song season. It's no wonder "Other" is the leading vote getter. And Joe Girardi? It's only his 3rd season. Last season they were ready to lynch the guy. My grandma could take this year's Yankee squad to the post season. They should have said "From this list, who is..." Sciosia (Angels) If you are talking about the best active managers overall and not just this year, the list is something like LaRussa, Torre, Scioscia, Leyland, Gardenhire, Cox (if he wasn't done), Macha, C. Manuel and maybe Baker. One common thread on this list is most of these guys are not reactionary. They are all guys who don't need to make a big show out of things. They just get the job done, season after season regardless of the talent they have. No panic in them. By contrast, two of the more overrated loud mouth managers are Guillen and Piniella. Those two guys win only when they have talent on their teams. Other
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#10 \| 40 days ago JCPHILSFAN09 (+)	Charlie Manual has been looking like a genius lately. I liked the move that he made last night when he replaced Rual Ibanez with Francisco for defensive purpose and he made a game saving catch. Go Phillies!! Charlie Manuel (Phillies)
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#11 \| 40 days ago truely (+)	the way jim leyland patched up the tigers, he wins handsdown Other
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#12 \| 40 days ago ablesser88 (+)	This is the defending world series champion manager who will soon have a repeat to defend. Also, you can't be the NL manager of the All Star Game for nothing. No offense to anybody who disagrees with me, but I think this is no contest. Charlie Manuel. Charlie Manuel (Phillies)

#13 \| 40 days ago DckyJay (+)	Definitely Charlie Manuel. he's about to help his team repeat this season. did u see how well he called the NLDS? this guy knows how to get the best out of his players, which is why the Phillies will win it all again this season. that has been my prediction since early Aug. stay tuned and see! Charlie Manuel (Phillies)
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#14 \| 40 days ago afterj (+)	Lou Pin. is the best man Look at what he has done for the Cubs, 2 back to back D. titles and even with a short coming in 2nd this season 3 straight winning seasons the cubs need to perfect that formula for Lou to be on top by everyones thought process but having been a cubs fans since I can remember baseball (mid 80's ish) this has got to be the nicest I have seen the cubs do 3 straight seasons and that is no easy task! Other
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#15 \| 40 days ago Hec718 (+)	I had to go with Ron Gardenhire because he's doing something right, u see that Twins lineup and most people won't be able to name 3 players besides the M&M Boys on that lineup. And most importantly, no matter what, EVERY year he has that team in the A.L. Central race. Ron Gardenhire (Twins)
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#16 \| 40 days ago ataqwx (+)	La Russa? Piniella? Scioscia? Cox? Where are they? I think the best manager is Scioscia. Other
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#17 \| 40 days ago Hec718 (+)	I love Ozzie's attitude. He is REAL! Ron Gardenhire (Twins)
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#18 \| 40 days ago efbubbadog (+)	jasonwrites wrote: Jim Tracy. What he did to turn around the Rockies this year was amazing. Those half-dozen are all good managers, but your omissions are interesting. How about... Tony LaRussa and Bobby Cox, who have a longer tenure with their teams than anyone, and neither are on your list? I just listed all the mangers i knew
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#19 \| 40 days ago efbubbadog (+)	jasonwrites wrote: Jim Tracy. What he did to turn around the Rockies this year was amazing. Those half-dozen are all good managers, but your omissions are interesting. How about... Tony LaRussa and Bobby Cox, who have a longer tenure with their teams than anyone, and neither are on your list? I just listed all the mangers i knew
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#20 \| 40 days ago efbubbadog (+)	I JUST LISTED WHO I COULD THINK OF IN !) MINUTES OK?!
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#21 \| 40 days ago SuperStar123 (+)	That's cool!!! Don't let them get on you! :-) Other
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#22 \| 40 days ago Flone87 (+)	I vote Jim Tracy. What he did with the Rockies is amazing...so this year, hands down, him. Other

#23 \| 40 days ago cga1026 (+)	THE BEST MANAGER IS ,1ST CARLOS APONTE, 2ND JIM LEYLAND, 3RD BOBY COX, 4TH TONY LA RUSA, 5TH LOU PINELLA, 6TH JOE TORRE, 7TH CHARLIE MANUEL, 8TH OZZIE GUILLEN.AND THIS IS THE WAY IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN PUT FOR THE FAN TO VOTE. Joe Torre (Dodgers)

#24 \| 32 days ago STLCardinalsFan (+)	efbubbadog wrote: I JUST LISTED WHO I COULD THINK OF IN !) MINUTES OK?! if your going to post something...make sure you give it some thought before you post it....you left out a lot of good managers Joe Torre (Dodgers)

#25 \| 32 days ago BDV4U (+)	All-time list: Connie Mack, John McGraw, TONY LaRUSSA, BOBBY COX, JOE TORRE, Sparky Anderson. Bring teams back from the dead (and in the cases of Darryl Kile and Josh Hancock, literally) is Tony & Dave Duncan's specialties. Raise your hands if you honestly picked St. Louis to win the division back in March! Other

#26 \| 14 days ago dragonzblade3232 (+)	Im a Yankee fan but Mike Soscia is the best Manager and he isn't even up there that ashame who did this pole doesn't know his managers Other

#27 \| 14 days ago nortonsfury (+)	How is it that Ron Gardenhire doesn't have the most votes? He does the most with the least every year. Ron Gardenhire (Twins)

#28 \| 14 days ago ML31 (+)	(Edited by ML31) nortonsfury wrote: How is it that Ron Gardenhire doesn't have the most votes? He does the most with the least every year. That is a good call. But in my humble opinion, the AL Central is traditionally one of the more mediocre divisions in the majors. And I think that hurts him in evaluations. Other

#29 \| 14 days ago nortonsfury (+)	nortonsfury wrote: How is it that Ron Gardenhire doesn't have the most votes? He does the most with the least every year. Yeah if you take a look at the divisions the AL Central is the weakest. I still think he is the best choice out of the choices we were given in the poll. To compete the way they do every year is nothing short of eye opening. Not to many people could name a Twin outside of the Mauer and Morneau. Though Tony LaRussa has been one of the best managers in baseball for a very long time. Ron Gardenhire (Twins)

#30 \| 13 days ago USMC_0369_8541 (+)	efbubbadog wrote: I JUST LISTED WHO I COULD THINK OF IN !) MINUTES OK?! Its all good bro, don't let everyone get to you. There are so many great coaches that you could put on here and someone could still throw out a name.

#31 \| 12 days ago BDV4U (+)	USMC_0369_8541 wrote: Its all good bro, don't let everyone get to you. There are so many great coaches that you could put on here and someone could still throw out a name. To paraphrase Al Pacino in a 1990 movie about a cartoon detective, "(Jim) Tracy, Tracy, Tracy, Tracy! Everywhere I turn… It’s Tracy, Tracy, Tracy! It’s like he’s reading my mind.” Other
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Answer Breakdown

Answers are sorted in reverse chronological order

#	Name	FanIQ	Answer (Red= You Disagreed)
71	joe_lindberg 11/11/2009 12:52PM		Charlie Manuel (Phillies)
70	Jahiegel 11/10/2009 11:07PM		Other
69	rmward1954 11/09/2009 11:11PM		Joe Torre (Dodgers)
68	jamesmethvin 11/09/2009 09:03PM		Joe Torre (Dodgers)
67	kevin879540234 11/09/2009 08:33PM		Joe Girardi (Yankees)
66	djwc28 11/09/2009 05:31PM		Terry Francona (Red Sox)
65	Jays_Leafs_Ffan 11/08/2009 10:56AM		Other
64	nortonsfury 11/08/2009 09:40AM		Ron Gardenhire (Twins)
63	dragonzblade3232 11/08/2009 04:48AM		Other
62	bayareabeast21 10/26/2009 02:52AM		Other
61	sosa 10/26/2009 12:27AM		Ron Gardenhire (Twins)
60	BestofChicago 10/25/2009 02:46PM		Terry Francona (Red Sox)
59	ukcatfan383 10/23/2009 09:56AM		Joe Torre (Dodgers)
58	BDV4U 10/21/2009 11:44AM		Other
57	STLCardinalsFan 10/21/2009 02:30AM		Joe Torre (Dodgers)
56	vindog 10/14/2009 07:16PM		Joe Torre (Dodgers)
55	dbaker 10/14/2009 12:08PM		Terry Francona (Red Sox)
54	cowboyfaninkc 10/14/2009 09:07AM		Ron Gardenhire (Twins)
53	sivarajagopal7 10/14/2009 08:46AM		Joe Girardi (Yankees)
52	oneng_15 10/14/2009 06:50AM		Ozzie Guillen (White Sox)
51	visittholsh 10/14/2009 06:18AM		Ron Gardenhire (Twins)
50	gurumca420 10/14/2009 05:09AM		Joe Torre (Dodgers)
49	trimgetter2007 10/14/2009 04:52AM		Joe Torre (Dodgers)
48	cobainnolimit 10/14/2009 02:33AM		Charlie Manuel (Phillies)
47	babydil016 10/14/2009 02:20AM		Joe Torre (Dodgers)
46	babydil016 10/14/2009 02:20AM		Joe Torre (Dodgers)
45	robbak64 10/14/2009 12:01AM		Joe Torre (Dodgers)
44	Mama_G_fan 10/13/2009 11:48PM		Joe Torre (Dodgers)
43	MileHighManiac 10/13/2009 11:44PM		Other
42	thongrash 10/13/2009 11:25PM		Joe Torre (Dodgers)
41	cimino 10/13/2009 11:17PM		Joe Torre (Dodgers)
40	cga1026 10/13/2009 11:12PM		Joe Torre (Dodgers)
39	jcarlson32 10/13/2009 10:56PM		Other
38	klofton 10/13/2009 09:43PM		Joe Girardi (Yankees)
37	Flone87 10/13/2009 08:54PM		Other
36	spanknas 10/13/2009 08:34PM		Joe Torre (Dodgers)
35	jtrain11 10/13/2009 08:12PM		Joe Torre (Dodgers)
34	BIKERBOYDIAZ 10/13/2009 07:55PM		Joe Torre (Dodgers)
33	eilianachavez 10/13/2009 07:48PM		Joe Torre (Dodgers)
32	MarkTheShark 10/13/2009 07:01PM		Ron Gardenhire (Twins)
31	robinemerson57 10/13/2009 06:53PM		Joe Torre (Dodgers)
30	lilimitch80 10/13/2009 06:11PM		Joe Torre (Dodgers)
29	makaluluMB 10/13/2009 06:02PM		Ron Gardenhire (Twins)
28	ataqwx 10/13/2009 05:59PM		Other
27	chisoxfan84 10/13/2009 04:58PM		Ozzie Guillen (White Sox)
26	bethey25 10/13/2009 04:52PM		Terry Francona (Red Sox)
25	Hec718 10/13/2009 04:43PM		Ron Gardenhire (Twins)
24	al3xsucks13 10/13/2009 04:38PM		Terry Francona (Red Sox)
23	johnbee02 10/13/2009 04:29PM		Other
22	afterj 10/13/2009 04:29PM		Other
21	DckyJay 10/13/2009 03:47PM		Charlie Manuel (Phillies)
20	amjack01 10/13/2009 03:34PM		Charlie Manuel (Phillies)
19	hookingnana 10/13/2009 03:25PM		Terry Francona (Red Sox)
18	ablesser88 10/13/2009 03:18PM		Charlie Manuel (Phillies)
17	JedadiahBoone 10/13/2009 03:10PM		Terry Francona (Red Sox)
16	truely 10/13/2009 03:02PM		Other
15	warpaint_24 10/13/2009 02:51PM		Other
14	bigaldavis2004 10/13/2009 02:37PM		Other
13	JCPHILSFAN09 10/13/2009 02:18PM		Charlie Manuel (Phillies)
12	lcsmills 10/13/2009 01:38PM		Joe Torre (Dodgers)
11	Justs 10/13/2009 01:03PM		Other
10	candeeladee 10/13/2009 12:02PM		Other
9	SuperStar123 10/13/2009 11:45AM		Other
8	jasonwrites 10/13/2009 11:23AM		Other
7	misanthrope 10/13/2009 12:24AM		Ron Gardenhire (Twins)
6	ChasBo 10/13/2009 12:06AM		Joe Torre (Dodgers)
5	ML31 10/12/2009 11:53PM		Other
4	jacobmrley 10/12/2009 11:15PM		Ozzie Guillen (White Sox)
3	qtowndogg 10/12/2009 10:58PM		Charlie Manuel (Phillies)
2	whiteeagle8868 10/12/2009 09:31PM		Joe Girardi (Yankees)
1	fastball12345 10/12/2009 08:31PM		Joe Girardi (Yankees)