10/05/2009

What is it with ex-Peoria Managers?

Last year it was Joe Maddon with Tampa into the playoffs. This year it's Jim Tracy and the Colorado Rockies.

Tracy, according to MWLGuide.com, was the manager of the Chiefs in 1987 and 1988.

Do the Rockies return to the series?

Well, they do have ex-Wisconsin Rapids Manager Charlie Manuel and the Phillies standing in the way.

And if they get there, maybe Ron Gardenhire (Kenosha, '88), Jim Leyland (Clinton, '72, '73, '75), or Terry Francona (South Bend, '92) will be there to welcome him to the Fall Classic.

3 comments:

Kyle Lobner said...

So what you're saying is, of the nine managers entering postseason play (counting both the Twins and Tigers), over half have managed in the Midwest League?

I think you buried your lede a bit.

Also, since it's October, it's time to remind you that we need to grab lunch at some point.

Chris said...

I stand by my headline and my lede. Just call me the undertaker...er, wait. That's already taken....

It's October?

stephenmorphey said...

Security measures were beefed up around Augusta's former administrator Randy Oliver recently while police in Peoria, Ill., where he's city manager, investigated whether two e-mails sent to him by a disbarred attorney were threatening.

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