Managerial careers

rrrozz · 11-11-2003, 07:33 PM

I was curious about the longterm managerial success stories out there.. I started my managerial career in 2003 with the Yankees. Unfortunately they gave their very talented team to a very inexperienced manager and GM at the time, and after 4 sub par seasons with a testy owner, I was fired. (and it took them about 20 years to become a contender again!) In 2007 I signed on with Philadelphia, and lasted 6 seasons with them, still learning and doing my best with the little cash they had available. Then in 2013 I was courted by a team with a budding farm system, ample FA money to spend, and an owner who had an reputation as a Very Nice Guy - the Seattle Mariners.

I have built my teams around truly dominant pitching staffs, usually leading the league in all team pitching categories.. one year I had the 1,2 and 3 guys in lowest ERA ..I have been quite successful, enough so that I am about to embark on my 20th season with the club.

Stats: Career regular season record to date 2566-2296 (.528), reputation of GREAT MANAGER

20 seasons with Seattle..playoffs 11 times..8 division titles., playoff record 52-56, I went to the Series 4 times, winning it once in 2028. I was given 2 year deals every time except twice - a 3 year deal the year after I won the Series, and a 5 year deal (my current contract) after I became a GREAT MANAGER. We're on a bit of a decline now... many 90+ win seasons left me with mediocre draft picks, having to resort to trading for practically all my prospects.. but the overall poor farm system is starting to catch up with us.. and I'm coming off of a .500 season... I've only gone 2 consecutive seasons without making the playoffs though..

Time for opening day... Just thought I would share my experiences...

Nukester · 11-11-2003, 10:53 PM

Check out the Dynasty forum (and the sticky thread at the top of that forum) for others experiences in their own baseball universe. Good stuff !

HolyCow98 · 11-12-2003, 12:16 AM

Good luck to you...

You should think about writing about your manger career in the dynasty forums. There are alot of people out there who really enjoy reading about other's leagues, myself included.

rrrozz · 11-12-2003, 08:56 AM

Thanks people... !

11-11-2003, 07:33 PM	#1
rrrozz Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 40	Managerial careers I was curious about the longterm managerial success stories out there.. I started my managerial career in 2003 with the Yankees. Unfortunately they gave their very talented team to a very inexperienced manager and GM at the time, and after 4 sub par seasons with a testy owner, I was fired. (and it took them about 20 years to become a contender again!) In 2007 I signed on with Philadelphia, and lasted 6 seasons with them, still learning and doing my best with the little cash they had available. Then in 2013 I was courted by a team with a budding farm system, ample FA money to spend, and an owner who had an reputation as a Very Nice Guy - the Seattle Mariners. I have built my teams around truly dominant pitching staffs, usually leading the league in all team pitching categories.. one year I had the 1,2 and 3 guys in lowest ERA ..I have been quite successful, enough so that I am about to embark on my 20th season with the club. Stats: Career regular season record to date 2566-2296 (.528), reputation of GREAT MANAGER 20 seasons with Seattle..playoffs 11 times..8 division titles., playoff record 52-56, I went to the Series 4 times, winning it once in 2028. I was given 2 year deals every time except twice - a 3 year deal the year after I won the Series, and a 5 year deal (my current contract) after I became a GREAT MANAGER. We're on a bit of a decline now... many 90+ win seasons left me with mediocre draft picks, having to resort to trading for practically all my prospects.. but the overall poor farm system is starting to catch up with us.. and I'm coming off of a .500 season... I've only gone 2 consecutive seasons without making the playoffs though.. Time for opening day... Just thought I would share my experiences...

11-11-2003, 10:53 PM	#2
Nukester All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Newburgh, NY Posts: 1,923	Check out the Dynasty forum (and the sticky thread at the top of that forum) for others experiences in their own baseball universe. Good stuff ! Last edited by Nukester; 11-11-2003 at 10:58 PM.

11-12-2003, 12:16 AM	#3
HolyCow98 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 2,735	Good luck to you... You should think about writing about your manger career in the dynasty forums. There are alot of people out there who really enjoy reading about other's leagues, myself included. __________________ NPBL Enjoying its 60th season Georgia GM

11-12-2003, 08:56 AM	#4
rrrozz Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 40	Thanks people... !