What makes a good manager/boss? That’s the question the Lefty Specialists spend most of this episode discussing—that is, after a few minutes of gloating about the Yankees’ hot start, and a quick review of the first ~60 games of the 2022 baseball season. But then James and John dig in for a deeper discussion of the role of managers in the modern game. Should they follow the numbers or trust their gut? Represent the ownership class, or empower the players? One thing we can agree on: They should not be Tony La Russa… Listen, enjoy, and share with a friend!

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