ANALYSIS/OPINION:
The Washington Nationals had a decision to make. From various accounts, the candidates to become their new manager had been narrowed to Bud Black and Dusty Baker.
They made the decision, according to reports, to hire Black.
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That meant they decided not to hire Dusty Baker.
That’s not good for baseball.
The Nationals had a choice between a manager who, after managing nine years in one place — San Diego, the only place he has ever managed — had a career record of 649-713 with just two winning seasons.