Dodgers hire Grady Little as manager

miami_fan · 12-06-2005, 06:02 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2250256

The Los Angeles Dodgers have hired former Boston Red Sox manager Grady Little as their manager, the team said Tuesday.

The Dodgers have scheduled an 8 p.m. ET press conference to announce the hiring.

Little has been working as a roving catching instructor in the Chicago Cubs' system.

Little beat out Atlanta Braves special assignment scout Jim Fregosi and former Tampa Bay bench coach John McLaren for the Dodgers job, which became vacant when Jim Tracy left the team by mutual agreement in October.

Little, 55, managed Boston to a 188-136 record in two seasons. He was fired and replaced by Terry Francona after the Red Sox lost to New York in seven games in the 2003 American League Championship Series.

st.cronin · 12-06-2005, 06:04 PM

ROFLMFAO

Maple Leafs · 12-06-2005, 06:05 PM

I know he had to take the fall for the Pedro decision, but was he actually a bad manager?

st.cronin · 12-06-2005, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

I know he had to take the fall for the Pedro decision, but was he actually a bad manager?

Yes. He was horrible.

molson · 12-06-2005, 06:25 PM

I think the Little hate in Boston got a little out of control. If Pedro could have held on, he'd probably still be the manager there (and if the Sox didn't come back from 3-0 a year later, Francona would probably have been gone by now).

But how many wins would a "great" manager have gotten with those Grady Red Sox Teams (pre-schilling, pre-ortiz breakout). 110? 115?

McSweeny · 12-06-2005, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by molson

I think the Little hate in Boston got a little out of control. If Pedro could have held on, he'd probably still be the manager there (and if the Sox didn't come back from 3-0 a year later, Francona would probably have been gone by now).

But how many wins would a "great" manager have gotten with those Grady Red Sox Teams (pre-schilling, pre-ortiz breakout). 110? 115?

he was a terrible in-game manager. he was brought in because the clubhouse was such a mess with the whole Jimy Williams/Joe Kerrigan/Dan Duquett situation. He did do a good job with the clubhouse chemistry. However, he couldn't manage a bullpen. His pinch hitting/running and lineup decions had us pulling our hair out. The situation with Pedro in Game 7 just gave the front office an easier way to get rid of him.

Crapshoot · 12-06-2005, 07:48 PM

Aha, I believe.

This proves conclusively that God has some Giants sympathies at heart...

Desnudo · 12-06-2005, 08:02 PM

Life is like a box of chocolates.

MrBug708 · 12-06-2005, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crapshoot

Aha, I believe.

This proves conclusively that God has some Giants sympathies at heart...

Until we look at the future of the Giants

marshall881 · 12-06-2005, 09:50 PM

Someone go check on Derek Lowe quick!!!
Keep him away from all sharp objects and tall buildings!!

SackAttack · 12-07-2005, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Crapshoot

Aha, I believe.

This proves conclusively that God has some Giants sympathies at heart...

The Big Dodger in the Sky would never have let McCourt hire a Giant to begin with.

This is clearly the work of Beelzebub.

MrBug708 · 12-07-2005, 01:10 AM

Well, at least the BoSox win stuff....Hopefully Coletti wasn't the Giants curse

Chief Rum · 12-07-2005, 01:53 AM

Now, quick, fire him and hire an ex-player from the 80s and 90s (Hershiser?). The team is guaranteed to make a World Series in two years (will anyone get what I am aiming at?

).

MrBug708 · 12-07-2005, 02:01 AM

That 2002 is looking more distant?

(yes, I know about 88)

Fouts · 12-07-2005, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief Rum

Now, quick, fire him and hire an ex-player from the 80s and 90s (Hershiser?). The team is guaranteed to make a World Series in two years (will anyone get what I am aiming at?

).

Mike Scioscia?

Haha, j/k.

O where have you gone Steve Yeager?

JasonC23 · 12-07-2005, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SackAttack

The Big Dodger in the Sky would never have let McCourt hire a Giant to begin with.

This is clearly the work of Beelzebub.

I've been thinking about this for a few minutes now, and I can't figure it out, so I was hoping you could clarify...

Which one of the bolded portions of your quote refers to Tommy Lasorda?

12-06-2005, 06:05 PM	#3
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	I know he had to take the fall for the Pedro decision, but was he actually a bad manager? __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

12-07-2005, 01:53 AM	#13
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Now, quick, fire him and hire an ex-player from the 80s and 90s (Hershiser?). The team is guaranteed to make a World Series in two years (will anyone get what I am aiming at? ). __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

12-06-2005, 06:04 PM	#2
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	ROFLMFAO

12-06-2005, 06:25 PM	#5
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	I think the Little hate in Boston got a little out of control. If Pedro could have held on, he'd probably still be the manager there (and if the Sox didn't come back from 3-0 a year later, Francona would probably have been gone by now). But how many wins would a "great" manager have gotten with those Grady Red Sox Teams (pre-schilling, pre-ortiz breakout). 110? 115?

12-06-2005, 07:48 PM	#7
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Aha, I believe. This proves conclusively that God has some Giants sympathies at heart...

12-06-2005, 08:02 PM	#8
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	Life is like a box of chocolates.

12-06-2005, 09:50 PM	#10
marshall881 Mascot Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Middle Tennessee	Someone go check on Derek Lowe quick!!! Keep him away from all sharp objects and tall buildings!!

12-07-2005, 01:10 AM	#12
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Well, at least the BoSox win stuff....Hopefully Coletti wasn't the Giants curse

12-07-2005, 02:01 AM	#14
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	That 2002 is looking more distant? (yes, I know about 88)

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