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Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B
What did Leyland do to deserve that? Wow, a whole ONE World Series title in 22 seasons. This is pitiful.
Guess nobody has ever heard of Billy Martin. Heck, put Danny Murtaugh in before this guy.
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* Bochy, Baker and Francona will be elected as managers
I needed to look this up as to me post-season means a lot for managers:
Murtaugh/Gaston/Tom Kelly 2 Pennants- 2 WS
Houk 3 Pennants- 2 WS
Leyland 3 Pennants- 1 WS
Martin 2 Pennants- 1 WS
Piniella 1 Pennant- 1 WS
For managers, 3 titles is automatic, 2 and either another pennant or lots of wins usually gets you in. Houk certainly an outlier due to great NYY teams. Bill Carrigan other 2 timer not in.
The 3 pennants separate Leyland and he had some terrific Tigers teams that came up short.
Houk and Charlie Grim look to be only 3 time pennant winners not elected. Grimm has no titles.
EDIT- as HOF speculator I have the attached......