Alex Cora should be higher on the list. He has a beautiful smile and is a very warm person.
I’ve been a fan of Gabe Kapler dating back to his Detroit days. He’s handsome and Jewish (the same as Brad Ausmus,) Thanks to my wonderful SoSH friends, I have countless memorabilia relating to Gabe, particularly during his presence on the ‘04 Red Sox. Hell, we named our dog “Gabby” in his honor. Hubby was fine with that decision. 😂
Thank you for still doing this. I know it's silly and I know it's all a bit tongue-in-cheek, but every now again it's nice to see the men of the world objectified. And for it to be done by a straight man makes it all the better. We may not have Winter Meetings, but we have this.
I genuinely don't understand how Gabe Kapler doesn't top the list every year. He looks better than the players he manages. He's a literal model. I know you can't see the abs when he's in uniform, but he's easily the best-looking person in baseball and as far as I know neither his manageriability, politics, or personal life detract from that.
Besides, not havig the macho bullshit the other managers do would bump hm up a few spots for that alone. This also bumps Francona up a few spots so it's not JUST about looks.
"Last year a commenter at NBC told me that, in high school, Baldelli was better at volleyball than he was at baseball. The commenter also said that Baldelli spiked a volleyball into his face in a match in 1999. That comment simply made me imagine Baldelli taking over the Val Kilmer role in the big “Top Gun” volleyball scene and, you know what, I think he could pull it off"
Regardless of the topic, these kind of stories always give me a "One time, Regina George punched me in the face, and it was awesome" vibe.
Also I know you're probably sick of writing this, but it's my favourite bit. Especially this year where I want something nice and fun and meaningless that just makes people happy.
Looking at the photos though, I feel like you wouldn't start doing this joke in 2020. When you started, guys like Ausmus were rare and most managers looked like Zimmer or Scioscia. Overweight, red faced, doing that old bald guy thing where you let the rest of your hair get long. Now, most of the managers try. They care about their appearance. They work out and eat properly and know about styling and grooming. They get cosmetic dental work. They dye their hair (Maddon). I sort of feel like half the guys on this list would actually hate being on the bottom.
Props to Baldelli for wearing a mask AND a BLM shirt. Everyone knows that being a good guy moves you up.
Also I know you're probably sick of writing this, but it's my favourite bit. Especially this year where I want something nice and fun and meaningless that just makes people happy.
Looking at the photos though, I feel like you wouldn't start doing this joke in 2020. When you started, guys like Ausmus were rare and most managers looked like Zimmer or Scioscia. Overweight, red faced, doing that old bald guy thing where you let the rest of your hair get long. Now, most of the managers try. They care about their appearance. They work out and eat properly and know about styling and grooming. They get cosmetic dental work. They dye their hair (Maddon). I sort of feel like half the guys on this list would actually hate being on the bottom.
Props to Baldelli for wearing a mask AND a BLM shirt. Everyone knows that being a good guy moves you up.
LMAO
Craig Counsell is way too low at #7. Top 3 easily.
Not to quibble, but Rojas should be #2. Matheny, while handsome, has hair issues.
I wish I had eaten breakfast before looking at this list. Now, I'm not hungry anymore.
Alex Cora should be higher on the list. He has a beautiful smile and is a very warm person.
I’ve been a fan of Gabe Kapler dating back to his Detroit days. He’s handsome and Jewish (the same as Brad Ausmus,) Thanks to my wonderful SoSH friends, I have countless memorabilia relating to Gabe, particularly during his presence on the ‘04 Red Sox. Hell, we named our dog “Gabby” in his honor. Hubby was fine with that decision. 😂
If Mattingly finally shaves those sideburns, I am positive he is top 5 material.
I'm currently a monthly subscriber. If I go annually, is it best to cancel the monthly subscriber first?
Thank you for still doing this. I know it's silly and I know it's all a bit tongue-in-cheek, but every now again it's nice to see the men of the world objectified. And for it to be done by a straight man makes it all the better. We may not have Winter Meetings, but we have this.
[Reposted from Twitter] Tony La Russa would rank higher if he wasn't so bossy and smiled more.
My biggest takeaway...I am woefully behind on who manages each team. This list at least helped me catch up.
I genuinely don't understand how Gabe Kapler doesn't top the list every year. He looks better than the players he manages. He's a literal model. I know you can't see the abs when he's in uniform, but he's easily the best-looking person in baseball and as far as I know neither his manageriability, politics, or personal life detract from that.
Besides, not havig the macho bullshit the other managers do would bump hm up a few spots for that alone. This also bumps Francona up a few spots so it's not JUST about looks.
"Last year a commenter at NBC told me that, in high school, Baldelli was better at volleyball than he was at baseball. The commenter also said that Baldelli spiked a volleyball into his face in a match in 1999. That comment simply made me imagine Baldelli taking over the Val Kilmer role in the big “Top Gun” volleyball scene and, you know what, I think he could pull it off"
Regardless of the topic, these kind of stories always give me a "One time, Regina George punched me in the face, and it was awesome" vibe.
Also I know you're probably sick of writing this, but it's my favourite bit. Especially this year where I want something nice and fun and meaningless that just makes people happy.
Looking at the photos though, I feel like you wouldn't start doing this joke in 2020. When you started, guys like Ausmus were rare and most managers looked like Zimmer or Scioscia. Overweight, red faced, doing that old bald guy thing where you let the rest of your hair get long. Now, most of the managers try. They care about their appearance. They work out and eat properly and know about styling and grooming. They get cosmetic dental work. They dye their hair (Maddon). I sort of feel like half the guys on this list would actually hate being on the bottom.
Props to Baldelli for wearing a mask AND a BLM shirt. Everyone knows that being a good guy moves you up.
Also I know you're probably sick of writing this, but it's my favourite bit. Especially this year where I want something nice and fun and meaningless that just makes people happy.
Looking at the photos though, I feel like you wouldn't start doing this joke in 2020. When you started, guys like Ausmus were rare and most managers looked like Zimmer or Scioscia. Overweight, red faced, doing that old bald guy thing where you let the rest of your hair get long. Now, most of the managers try. They care about their appearance. They work out and eat properly and know about styling and grooming. They get cosmetic dental work. They dye their hair (Maddon). I sort of feel like half the guys on this list would actually hate being on the bottom.
Props to Baldelli for wearing a mask AND a BLM shirt. Everyone knows that being a good guy moves you up.
Imagine not ranking Dusty #1. Dude is the coolest guy in baseball. I was going to unsubscribe but it's the holidays after all. lol