Why Bob Geren’s Managing Style Meant Failure Right From the Beginning

From the start of Bob Geren's tenure as manager of the Oakland A's, he was doomed to fail.

The reason being is the style of managing he employs and it has nothing to do with the trades that Billy Beane has made during the time he's been manager.

The excuse of injuries as well isn't an easily bought excuse either because every team in baseball has to deal with injuries at some point during a season.

The difference is a good-to-great manager knows how to motivate and get the most from his players.

A manager will also know what kind of way to communicate with the players to suit their personality. A mediocre-to-downright awful manager does not have any idea how to communicate and treats each player the same way.

From the time Geren was hired on as ma...

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