Bryan Price was relieved of his duties on April 19, and since that day, Jim Riggleman has handled the reins. While Price compiled an admirable three wins against 18 losses, Riggleman has risen to the occasion, proving his mettle and superior managerial instincts with a 31-31 record at the helm. Riggleman is the next Sparky Anderson. The reincarnation of Lou Pinella. Joe Torre mixed with Tony LaRussa and just a dash of Joe Maddon. He’s the next great thing if you squint and count mediocrity as great.
Is this what our standards have fallen to?
Now don’t get me wrong, Jim Riggleman has done a nice job with a less-than-superior team and is probably a great guy.