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Railsplitter
03-27-2004, 08:15 AM
Reading the Brewers payroll thread has me wondering if some teams might revive the idea of player-managers just to save a few bucks. A fair number of teams during the Depression of the 1930's did just that. Any thoughts?
cubhater
03-27-2004, 08:42 AM
:reinsy
Ozzie looks like he's still in playing shape. KW, how come you didn't come up with this idea?

:KW
Boss, I'm still in playing shape. Think of the $$$ we can save if I make the roster!

:farmer
What about letting announcers play? I'm still better than Shingo.

:chimp
I never played the game.

:pudge
JR, you had your chance years ago.
jortafan
03-27-2004, 10:42 AM
Ugh!

I still remember the sight of Don Kessinger, trying to manage and play shortstop. What little savings there would be wouldn't be worth it.
ChiSoxFann
03-27-2004, 05:06 PM
who was the last player manager
uribe151
03-27-2004, 05:18 PM
was a great great great player, according to my dad
Deadguy
03-27-2004, 05:25 PM
Originally posted by ChiSoxFann
who was the last player manager

Pete Rose?
DrummerGeorgefan
03-27-2004, 06:16 PM
If the sox went to a player manager format which current player would be the best candidate for the job?
Daver
03-27-2004, 06:24 PM
Originally posted by DrummerGeorgefan
If the sox went to a player manager format which current player would be the best candidate for the job?


Jose Valentin.
DrummerGeorgefan
03-27-2004, 06:39 PM
Valentin is a good choice, but I would take Sandy Alomar. Catchers usually make the best managers and he is experienced enough to handle a game