Have you ever wondered why baseball managers wear uniforms? Think about it. With the exception of Joe Girardi of the Yankees, who looks like he can still play catcher if called upon, many big league managers are over sixty five and resemble a California Raisin. There is absolutely no reason why they should be wearing a uniform. Baseball is one of the only sports where this tradition has continued. Can you imagine if Phil Jackson had to wear a basketball jersey and gold Laker shorts when he was coaching? How about picturing Vince Lombardi shouting plays at his offense while wearing shoulder pads and a helmet? I know baseball is a game full of 100 year old traditions but I think managers should consider throwing on some wind breakers every now and then. Soccer and Basketball coaches wear three piece suits most of the time. It might be too weird for us at first to see Mattingly in a suit but managers should consider at least khakis and a sweater vest. : )
Anyhow, with Spring Training under way, I'll now start focusing on more pressing issues like who will own the Dodgers next and will we pick up a decent third starter for our pitching rotation? It should be interesting. Play ball!!
Do you know George Carlin? Comedian. He does a thing on baseball coaches and how baseball is the ONLY sport that the coaches wear the same uniforms. Strange. Funny. Interesting. Seeing Phil in a Laker jersey would be hilarious!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, yeah, I know George Carlin. I'll have to track down his bit on baseball coaches, I bet its hilarious.
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