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Big market that spends money with a strong core.

How do we rate the Cubs manager job for desirability?

Not at the very top, but maybe at the top of what's available.  It's a franchise with a big payroll which limits flexibility, and where the performance has clearly not matched the dollars.  Lots of guys going to be FAs at the same time, so there's the potential for things to go off a cliff.  It's still a big-time gig, but you're placing a lot of faith in a front office that hasn't done much in the last three years to justify it.

That said, what's better?  Mets' ownership is a dumpster fire.  The Padres are a small market team, Manny or no.  The Giants are attractive based on location - gorgeous ballpark, great city - and a pretty generous ownership, but not exactly on the cusp of contending seriously.  Maybe the Angels, given that their core is basically the two most exciting players in the AL.

I think the Padres job is probably the most desirable this offseason. They have a bunch of young talent coming up, so they should be a winning team over the next few years. They've never won the World Series, so their next manager could be the first to do it. The weather is great, and the media/fan pressure won't be nearly as rough as some of the other more desirable jobs this offseason.

But the Cubs are probably still the second most desirable opening. Maybe the Phillies would be close if they fire Kapler.

Is that Fuckstick Phil or Dopey Jesse?

No.  Just curious.

Jesse.

Girardi or Ross are the only ones Im interested in.

Girardi strikes me as the old school type who will demand accountability.

A man wont give his best until its forced out of him.