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This type of manager who “coddles” young players is evidently what you see, and what you got. Get me a Marine DI who can turn them into a men, a true team.Idaho Cards wrote: ↑06 Nov 2025 19:51 pm We absolutely don't want Don Mattingly in any shape or form managing the Cardinals!!! Not because of who he managed, or who he played for; we will have many young players; we need someone with the temperament to manage young players. Our new manager, if we get one, will have to wear many hats; sports psychologist, coach, manager, teacher, etc... Believe me - Mattingly is none of those. He's very rigid and not open to "new ways." Heckuva player though.
I could not disagree with you more. One, I don't think you have any idea whether Mattingly can or cannot relate to young ballplayers. Two, I think all children, employees, players, etc., seek discipline, structure, and guidance. They may not state it, but they seek it.Idaho Cards wrote: ↑06 Nov 2025 19:51 pm We absolutely don't want Don Mattingly in any shape or form managing the Cardinals!!! Not because of who he managed, or who he played for; we will have many young players; we need someone with the temperament to manage young players. Our new manager, if we get one, will have to wear many hats; sports psychologist, coach, manager, teacher, etc... Believe me - Mattingly is none of those. He's very rigid and not open to "new ways." Heckuva player though.
Craziest thing I ever heard- but so true . It’s exactly why people join the military- they seek a discipline they can’t alone install. It’s present- needs kick started.Basil Shabazz wrote: ↑07 Nov 2025 07:19 amI could not disagree with you more. One, I don't think you have any idea whether Mattingly can or cannot relate to young ballplayers. Two, I think all children, employees, players, etc., seek discipline, structure, and guidance. They may not state it, but they seek it.Idaho Cards wrote: ↑06 Nov 2025 19:51 pm We absolutely don't want Don Mattingly in any shape or form managing the Cardinals!!! Not because of who he managed, or who he played for; we will have many young players; we need someone with the temperament to manage young players. Our new manager, if we get one, will have to wear many hats; sports psychologist, coach, manager, teacher, etc... Believe me - Mattingly is none of those. He's very rigid and not open to "new ways." Heckuva player though.
Everyone would.....redbirdfan51 wrote: ↑06 Nov 2025 22:30 pm I would think Mattingly would prefer to sign with a contender.
Correct.The Nard wrote: ↑07 Nov 2025 07:03 amThis type of manager who “coddles” young players is evidently what you see, and what you got. Get me a Marine DI who can turn them into a men, a true team.Idaho Cards wrote: ↑06 Nov 2025 19:51 pm We absolutely don't want Don Mattingly in any shape or form managing the Cardinals!!! Not because of who he managed, or who he played for; we will have many young players; we need someone with the temperament to manage young players. Our new manager, if we get one, will have to wear many hats; sports psychologist, coach, manager, teacher, etc... Believe me - Mattingly is none of those. He's very rigid and not open to "new ways." Heckuva player though.