Manager Approval Poll - August 2014

[Transmogrified Tiger]

You know the drill, you determine what a "good job" is. Just be consistent in applying it.

 

 

Past Results:

June - 80% yes (30 votes)

April - 69% yes (26 votes)

[Aaron_Kennelly]

There are things with bullpen management, line-up construction, and, mainly, bunting that I haven't been a fan of, but the main thing we were looking for was someone to help Rizzo and Castro (and other youngsters) develop. I'm not sure how much of that credit really goes to him, but those two have certainly been much improved. And, the other stuff hasn't been as much of a concern, now that we have weeded out a lot of the terrible players. I hope some of the things he has done to try to manufacture runs won't be employed when we have a better offense.

 

Passing grade, with room for improvement.

[Sammy Sofa]

I keep forgetting who the Cubs' manager is, so I guess that's a good thing.

[Derwood]

I'd have to actually watch games in order to formulate an opinion.

[CubInOK]

I voted yes, but I don't expect him to be around next season.

[Sammy Sofa]

I voted yes, but I don't expect him to be around next season.

 

I do; they'll want him as dead meat if they don't manage to be competitive.

[Cubswin11]

I voted yes, but I don't expect him to be around next season.

Really? Why? I absolutely expect him to be around next year.

[Guest]

I voted yes, but I don't expect him to be around next season.

I think they want him to help break the kids into the majors. Then they'll bring someone else in to get them to the next level.

[Guest]

I voted yes, but I don't expect him to be around next season.

I think they want him to help break the kids into the majors. Then they'll bring someone else in to get them to the next level.

 

I think they're smart enough to realize that managers don't get you to the next level and that if they don't need anybody to scapegoat (which is hopefully going to be the case) then he'll be here.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Where's the option for "I don't [expletive] know because I rarely watch games"?

[TruffleShuffle]

Where's the option for "I don't [expletive] know because I rarely watch games"?

 

not listed, because that option would have won by the same margin as russell over cespedes.

[jersey cubs fan]

I voted yes, but I don't expect him to be around next season.

 

I can't imagine them trying to get away with blaming another manager for major league shortcomings unless he goes into open rebellion.