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On this day in 2010, Buck managed his first game for the Orioles.  The team was 32-73 when he took over, then went 34-23 the rest of the season under his leadership.   

Buck’s had his ups and downs since then, and it’s debatable whether his time here has run its course, but I’m forever grateful that he was hired that season and for what he brought to this organization.    Happy anniversary, Buck.   

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Buck was the hero we needed for most of his Orioles career.  I am deeply saddened that this season is going to effect his overall record and relevance to the franchise, but there is no denying the impact he has had on the Orioles.

That said, his effectiveness died the night of the 2016 WC game, which was all but confirmed by Britton, and there was no coming back from that.

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Wow, 8 years.  Time flies man.

Buck was a huge part in helping bring passion about baseball back to Baltimore.  When they did playoff games or Opening Day introductions he usually got bigger cheers than any of the players.  Will be interesting to see if he's asked to stick around for the rebuild and if he wants to stay or declines.  

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3 minutes ago, webbrick2010 said:

Two consecutive last place finishes with a top 10 payroll.... Well somebody should be fired

I didn’t start this thread to get into that question.   Plenty of other places to discuss that.   

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4 minutes ago, Dipper9 said:

Buck was the hero we needed for most of his Orioles career.  I am deeply saddened that this season is going to effect his overall record and relevance to the franchise, but there is no denying the impact he has had on the Orioles.

That said, his effectiveness died the night of the 2016 WC game, which was all but confirmed by Britton, and there was no coming back from that.

It is really disappointing that it ended like this.

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1 minute ago, Frobby said:

I didn’t start this thread to get into that question.   Plenty of other places to discuss that.   

Happy Anniversary Buck.  Let's enjoy the day and remember how far we have traveled.

No matter where we are..I will always remember the tone you set right out of the box....

 

 

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/654285-actually-buck-this-is-why-bostons-epstein-is-smarter 

The above article has a quote from April 2011 where Buck told Men's Journal:

“I’d like to see how smart Theo Epstein is with the Tampa Bay payroll,” Showalter jeers in the April Edition of Men's Journal. “You got Carl Crawford ’cause you paid more than anyone else, and that’s what makes you smarter? That’s why I like whipping their asses: It’s great, knowing those guys with the $205 million payroll are saying, ‘How the hell are they beating us?’ ”

 

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1 hour ago, Frobby said:

On this day in 2010, Buck managed his first game for the Orioles.  The team was 32-73 when he took over, then went 34-23 the rest of the season under his leadership.   

Buck’s had his ups and downs since then, and it’s debatable whether his time here has run its course, but I’m forever grateful that he was hired that season and for what he brought to this organization.    Happy anniversary, Buck.   

Well said.

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It was a pretty big deal to get Buck, even if the process (AM wanted someone else) was symptomatic of things to come.  And it says a lot that so many are ready to move on.  The bar Buck set early has been difficult to live up to.  It is kind of ironic that other than age, the qualifications that will be looked for in our next manager will be very similar to those brought to the table.

I am thankful for his contributions.  The memories will be cherished. 

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