10-02-2026, 09:09 PM
I think the manager barely matters. The pitching is not close to what you need to get through October. But when your offense produces 1 run in two games, that doesn't even get a chance to matter.
Milwaukee is a better organization. The reason Counsell was an appealing managerial candidate is because he won a lot with Milwaukee, because they are the better organization. If the Cubs somehow hired Pat Murphy tomorrow, he would lose in the playoffs because the Webbs and Thielbars of the world get exposed in October (actually before October but you know what I mean).
Should have run Useche out there against the Padres, couldn't have done any worse! I went to a couple of Smokies/Shuckers games last month and he looked good, saw him have a 3-hit game. Will be curious if he makes the jump to Iowa next year.
Milwaukee is a better organization. The reason Counsell was an appealing managerial candidate is because he won a lot with Milwaukee, because they are the better organization. If the Cubs somehow hired Pat Murphy tomorrow, he would lose in the playoffs because the Webbs and Thielbars of the world get exposed in October (actually before October but you know what I mean).
Should have run Useche out there against the Padres, couldn't have done any worse! I went to a couple of Smokies/Shuckers games last month and he looked good, saw him have a 3-hit game. Will be curious if he makes the jump to Iowa next year.