Brian Walton
Selective memory. For example, the crew at MLB Network explained why they ranked Matheny 30th of all MLB managers last June. (This link is from an earlier page of this same discussion thread as part of an identical dialogue between us last August.)
Does this selective memory go both ways?
In a vote of his peers, Cardinals manager Mike Matheny ranked third in the National League. Bruce Bochy remains atop the group, and he is widely regarded as one of the finest managers in all of baseball, a likely Hall of Famer and one of the best at handling and deploying a bullpen. Joe Maddon, of the Cubs, has the mad scientist reputation and gets a lot of attention for his fun-loving clubhouses and also his counter-intuitive moves. Though he didn’t invent the role, he helped popularize the everyday utility player that has spread throughout the game and created and inspired more versatility within rosters.
Over in the American League, Terry Francona was voted as the top manager.