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NY Post: Could Orioles tension set up Cal Ripken for manager?

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I don't think Cal would make a good manager, and personally I don't want him near the Orioles dugout unless it's for a ceremony type thing. If Buck isn't managing this team next year, I will be pretty disgusted. If there's tension between Buck and Dan, then good luck at your next gig Dan. I think Buck is still upset Dan didn't give the Orioles his full attention this past winter, and basically destroyed a shot at a championship.

Thats just ridiculous...you talk like he's poisonous or something.

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Thats just ridiculous...you talk like he's poisonous or something.

No, just a completely inexperienced manager who has not managed or coached at any level, and has been away from the major league game for over a decade.

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I believe neither Buck nor Dan are happy with the way this season has gone. If you want to call that tension, have at it. Other than that I don't believe there is much more to it.

Both are signed for three more years. Both will work together to make next year more successful IMO.

We better hope so. Things are ugly. Everytime you turn around a player has something to say, mainly complaining like Jones and Britton. None of the coaches are signed and Roch reported that teams are asking about Wallace. Plus all this talk about Buck and Dan. On the field right now we are an embarrassment.

I think these are two of most on point posts in this thread.

This season has been a near miss or a major miss, depending on your point of view. But the fact remains, unless there is some significant improvement we will complete a fall from first to last in stunning fashion.

I really do not know if I think there are issues between Buck and Dan. I think that will resolve itself rather quickly either way. However, every time I read something about Cal or Brady taking things over I just cringe. I have the utmost admiration and respect for both of them. But I don't want either one of them pulling the strings at the top. Just my opinion.

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More and more I think Buck has loose lips. He has been around a while, and after managing in NY, knows most of the national press well. More likely he is running his mouth than Dukie. Lets not forget, this guy has been fired from 3 teams he raised from dead because of rubbing people the wrong way. While he is like a saint here, this may be the side of his personality that has caused issues in the past. I mean think...why else would he even entertain a quote on such a BS story?

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No, just a completely inexperienced manager who has not managed or coached at any level, and has been away from the major league game for over a decade.

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Managing is not rocket science. Cal being around the game his whole life gives him more than enough experience.

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Managing is not rocket science. Cal being around the game his whole life gives him more than enough experience.

Lots and lots of failed managers who were around the game a lot disprove that statement.

Managing is a lot more than just making game decisions. Why hore someone, anyone, who hasn't at least honed his managerial skills in the minors? Just because he was a great player?

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Lots and lots of failed managers who were around the game a lot disprove that statement.

Managing is a lot more than just making game decisions. Why hore someone, anyone, who hasn't at least honed his managerial skills in the minors? Just because he was a great player?

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Plenty have stepped right in and managed at the big league level. And i seriously doubt Cal would start out in the minors.

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Plenty have stepped right in and managed at the big league level. And i seriously doubt Cal would start out in the minors.

I just don't see why people think he is somehow more qualified than hundreds of other ex players. I want the best possible manager, not someone who was a great player.

Ted Williams failed as a manager. Matt Williams was an excellent ballplayer. Buck Showalter and Earl Weaver never were good enough to make the majors.

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I just don't see why people think he is somehow more qualified than hundreds of other ex players. I want the best possible manager, not someone who was a great player.

Ted Williams failed as a manager. Matt Williams was an excellent ballplayer. Buck Showalter and Earl Weaver never were good enough to make the majors.

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So if Buck went upstairs and wanted to hire Cal as manager you would be against it?

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