NL WEST
Bruce Bouchy = He could moon the fans after every home loss and he still would be safe. 2 rings in 3 years equals job security.
Don Matingling = Besides misspelling his last name, I think he needs to make the playoffs or he could be in trouble. Hanley Ramirez and Yasiel Puig have helped his seat to become less warm.
Bud Black = I think he does a great job with the talent that he has. Padres don't have the hitters that scare you.
Kirk Gibson = rough, tough, like his style alot. He probably won't be getting a Christmas card from Justin Upton anytime soon.
Walt Weiss = He is working on a one year deal and has no managerial experience prior to this gig. Unsure.
NL EAST
Davey Johnson = The old man is trying to get back to the World Series but his team has underachieved. I would expect Washington to be buyers in the 2nd half and make a strong run at Atlanta after the break.
Freddi Gonzalez = He will forever be known to me as the guy who didn't put up with Hanley Ramirez's hot dogging and lack of hustle. Solid manager whom his players love to play for it and it shows.
Mike Redmond = They ought to at least give this guy four or five more years to develop some young talent in Miami. I for one think he is a poor man's Bud Black, doing the best he can with the players on roster.
Charlie Manuel = I bet he retires after this season and Ryne Sandberg, the 3B coach and Cubs legend, will become the new Phillies skipper in 2014.
Terry Collins = Fire him!!!! Nobody mismanages a bullpen like Collins. Plus he threw young Zack Wheeler over 100 pitches in his first two professional starts. Got to go! New voice needed in New York! I am sure the coach will agree with me.
NL CENTRAL
Clint Hurdle = If your Pirates don't have a 2nd half collapse sir, you are guaranteed to be the Manager of the Year. Remember this guy took the Rockies to the World Series in 2007. He's got a clue.
Mike Matheny = I am a big fan of this young manager. He took over for a legend in Tony LaRussa and has carved his own niche with the Cardinals.
Dale Sveum = Players such as Anthony Rizzo and Starlin Castro have been real disappointments. This Cubs team will part ways with Matt Garza, Kevin Gregg, and other veteran pieces. We have yet to see the genius of Theo Epstien in the windy city. Hit the reset button in Chicago on manager and GM.
Dusty Baker = one of my favorite managers but I do worry about him choking on that toothpick the way he flips it around in his mouth. Usually successful where ever he goes.
Ron Roenike = misspelled his last name too. Ryan Braun has been injured for a good chunk of the first half, the bullpen is poor, Gallardo and Aramis Ramirez have struggled, but you have two guys having career years in Jean Segura and Carlos Gomez (both all stars). If Brewers finish below .500, fire him.
Forget how he is handling wheeler. He is mishandling harvey big-time lately. Case in point is first game of doubleheader against the braves. There is no way he should have gone out for the 8th. Then walked leadoff on 4 pitches and collins still leaves him out there for two more hitters. The other night after giving up s runs in the 6th or 7th he sends him out there again. it is a crime how he is handling him but all I hear in the media is praise for collins.
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