southsider2k5 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Brian Costa @BrianCostaWSJ 7m Sources: Rob Manfred, Tim Brosnan and Bob Bowman have all formally interviewed for the MLB commissioner’s job. Manfred heavily favored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 It's too bad that GWB is one of the least popular presidents of all time because he'd probably make an excellent commish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 QUOTE (Jake @ Jul 22, 2014 -> 04:26 PM) It's too bad that GWB is one of the least popular presidents of all time because he'd probably make an excellent commish. "I've spoken to baseball commissioner Bush and he has pledged to find the steroid abusers even if he has to wiretap every phone in the country." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 It's too bad that GWB is one of the least popular presidents of all time because he'd probably make an excellent commish. Regardless of popularity I just don't see a former President holding down a job like that. Too much Secret Service red tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 I am still waiting for my call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jul 22, 2014 -> 04:52 PM) Regardless of popularity I just don't see a former President holding down a job like that. Too much Secret Service red tape. Have you seen everything Jimmy Carter is able to pull off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Have you seen everything Jimmy Carter is able to pull off? Different kind of stuff though. MLB commish is a high-profile job all by itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 (edited) GWB is uniquely qualified to very publicly balance the interests of dozens of billionaires and millionaires. I think he's been away from the game long enough that, unlike other candidates, he shouldn't have too well-entrenched interests/friendships/personal conflicts with existing figures in baseball. Whoever is chosen, I'd like it to not be Bud's right-hand man. Edited July 22, 2014 by Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I agree with everything Jake said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vance Law Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Hawk for commish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 QUOTE (Jake @ Jul 22, 2014 -> 03:26 PM) It's too bad that GWB is one of the least popular presidents of all time because he'd probably make an excellent commish. I think even his critics would see him as a great choice if he'd commit to the job. He's obviously by far the most qualified. But he's already had enough stress in his life I can't see him wanting to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jul 23, 2014 -> 12:20 AM) I think even his critics would see him as a great choice if he'd commit to the job. He's obviously by far the most qualified. But he's already had enough stress in his life I can't see him wanting to do it. Because of the Presidential hate, it would be more of a distraction for baseball than it is worth... [wait for it] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Running baseball is totally different than running a country. I could see him being a really good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 Bob Nightengale @BNightengale 24m #RedSox chairman Tom Werner emerged as the surprise #MLB Commissioner finalist, joining Rob Manfred and Tim Brosnan. http://usat.ly/1s9dLMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 6, 2014 Author Share Posted August 6, 2014 Jon Heyman @JonHeymanCBS 39m appears manfred has about 20 votes of 23 needed to become commish. but reinsdorf sees it as a race. http://cbsprt.co/1klIweE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I agree that GWB would make an excellent commish. Can't see it happening, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 Buster Olney @Buster_ESPN 7h Have heard enough to know this: MLB has had a hard time enticing commish candidates. Reality: great title, but relatively little power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILMOU Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 23, 2014 -> 08:31 AM) Because of the Presidential hate, it would be more of a distraction for baseball than it is worth... [wait for it] How can unpopular former presidents ever get a footing in society with prevailing attitudes such as this? smh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 QUOTE (Stan Bahnsen @ Aug 11, 2014 -> 03:10 PM) How can unpopular former presidents ever get a footing in society with prevailing attitudes such as this? smh Do something worthwhile with their lives, win nobel peace prize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 11, 2014 -> 12:35 PM) Buster Olney @Buster_ESPN 7h Have heard enough to know this: MLB has had a hard time enticing commish candidates. Reality: great title, but relatively little power. Doesn't Selig make something like $30-35 million per season...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Jon Morosi @jonmorosi 1m Bill DeWitt Jr., chair of search committee, said he's "optimistic" MLB owners will reach a decision on new commissioner tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I found this somewhat interesting but it did not really make since. Werner and Moreno give out boat loads of money to their players. I do not see them looking for balance or a work stoppage. This seemed like a poorly written piece to me. If Reinsdorf is aligning with those two there is a ton of dough going in pockets. http://deadspin.com/today-mlbs-owners-deci...-war-1620702208 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny Lucy's Avocado Farm Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 11, 2014 -> 02:54 PM) Do something worthwhile with their lives, win nobel peace prize. You mean like be on vacation and play golf all the time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Jon Heyman @JonHeymanCBS 29m Tim Brosnan drops out before mlb commish vote. Now down to rob manfred and tom werner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Ugh, if Werner gets it I will be sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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