Bruce Bochy: managing with the Padres in jeopardy?

[Solair Wright]

Well, his managing skills, despite winning three West titles and one pennant...one thing's for sure: his Padres are nothing but first round exits, with the exception of 1998, as was the case last year. Who here think it's time for the Padres to get a new manager? Last year, I was surprised he remained with the Pads despite losing eight games in a row in a rough stretch. Some bet GM Towers' excuse is similar to: "He is liked in San Diego." Why do I hear people booing at him at PETCO Park during rough stretches then? I am not bashing Bochy, but think it's time for a new face for the Padres.

What do you think? Should he get fired or no? In addition, he had two back-to-back 90 game losing seasons, which worries me. I know the best managers go through huge losing seasons. (Connie Mack, to name one)

Note: I am not trying to bash him. Please do not think that. Thank you

[KCGHOST]

The biggest problem with evaluating Boche is that he has never had the talent to seriously compete for a championship. His teams usually have to voerachieve to get in the playoffs. That is a sure fire formula for an early playoff exit.

[TheKingofKings]

Originally Posted by Solair Wright

Well, his managing skills, despite winning three West titles and one pennant...one thing's for sure: his Padres are nothing but first round exits, with the exception of 1998, as was the case last year. Who here think it's time for the Padres to get a new manager? Last year, I was surprised he remained with the Pads despite losing eight games in a row in a rough stretch. Some bet GM Towers' excuse is similar to: "He is liked in San Diego." Why do I hear people booing at him at PETCO Park during rough stretches then? I am not bashing Bochy, but think it's time for a new face for the Padres.

What do you think? Should he get fired or no? In addition, he had two back-to-back 90 game losing seasons, which worries me. I know the best managers go through huge losing seasons. (Connie Mack, to name one)

Note: I am not trying to bash him. Please do not think that. Thank you

Don't forget that a manager can only do a certain amount of things and in the end of the day , the Players go on the field and they Win or Lose the games. I find that Bruce has done a fine job with the team that hhas been given to him this year , Peavy struggles , no stable 3B , the Pitching staff keeps deteriorating itself and no offense .

[cbenson5]

I think Bochy is one of the finest managers in the game. He contends with teams that have far larger payrolls. I personally believe what a team does in the regular season is a much more accurate reflection of the managers abilities than postseason records. It's hard to beat a big budget team with two aces in a five game series no matter how well you manage.

[TheKingofKings]

Originally Posted by cbenson5

I think Bochy is one of the finest managers in the game. He contends with teams that have far larger payrolls. I personally believe what a team does in the regular season is a much more accurate reflection of the managers abilities than postseason records. It's hard to beat a big budget team with two aces in a five game series no matter how well you manage.

Bingo !!!!!!
Exactly

[feakface]

i love the pads i live in SD but yeah, boch just doesnt cut it any more
we need a spark if we want to get to the playoffs because the Dodgers got so many good guys. bye bye boch