Fun to watch

You are correct. It's refreshing to see him manage with such enthusiasm. Is he rubbing off on his players or vice versa?

agreed....between Ron Washington and Tim Lincecum, you'd have a hard time finding 2 people who are enjoying this wild ride to the series more...

really good to see....

As one NY writer said this morning "we finally have personality back in the World Series"

I may miss my bet but I think the TV ratings will surprise because baseball fans are excited about this WS

I think what you see between Washington and his players is trust. Washington was in a very vunerable position when news of his drug test situation came out. His players stepped out and visibility supported their skipper. In return, Washington now trusts his players far more that I venture to say any other skipper does. Those sorts of bonds are only formed, or broken, at unique times. The Rangers had one of those and the bond was formed rather than broken. And, I would say the team and the manager have done a great job maintaining that trust over the course of the season. They are a team...and Washington's part of the team, not just the manager of it.

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Originally posted by TRhit:
I may miss my bet but I think the TV ratings will surprise because baseball fans are excited about this WS

Great thought tr

very refreshing to see genuine unbridled enthusiasm... rather than the stoic dont spill my coffee look.

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Originally posted by Tx-Husker:
Washington was in a very vulnerable position when news of his drug test situation came out. His players stepped out and visibility supported their skipper. In return, Washington now trusts his players far more that I venture to say any other skipper does.

In my own warped and cynical mind I find it kind of hypocritical how drug use can garner fan support and/or pull a team together. If this was an isolated case my thought would not hold water. Case in point, when Bret Favre had his Vicodin "problem" not only did his team rally behind him but so did the Packer Nation. My point, many of the same people that support a hero will turn their back in disgust when the addict is "Joe Blow".

The pedestal syndrome strikes again

Not to get lost in the player and coach relationship, you also have Nolan Ryan, owner and former player, showing his full support to Coach Washington.

I agree...Ron Washington has been a breathe of fresh air and fun to watch this post season. In regards to his cocaine use/addiction, he never tip-toed around the accusations. He admitted that he had a problem after he tested positive, and was willing to accept whatever punishment was handed down to him. While I didn't condone his drug use, I respected him for being truthful as other athletes, coaches, and celebrities tend not to do in these situations...it's obvious that his players have tremendous respect for him.

Bruce Bochy is a great Manager too. The Padres competed each and every year with limited budgets under Bochy's leadership while in SD, and the Giants are lucky to have him steering the ship in SF.

Best quote of the postseason was Washington talking about Cliff Lee:

"Cliff Lee ain't no bull$%!#"