Rob Manfried retiring in 2029

[GKJ]

Manfred to retire as MLB commissioner in 2029

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday he will retire when his current term ends in January 2029.

www.espn.com

 

[AtlantaWhaler]

That 9 should be a 5, but good news nonetheless

 

[GKJ]

That 9 should be a 5, but good news nonetheless

At least it’s January

 

[hotcabbagesoup]

So who do you guys think should replace him?

I'm thinking Chipper Jones.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Shame it’s not tomorrow

 

[Terry Yake]

piece of shit should've stepped down after his "piece of metal" comment

 

[TheGreenTBer]

piece of shit should've stepped down after his "piece of metal" comment

People get on Gary Bettman for shit and he's a living God compared to Manfred.

Even Roger Goodell is easily better and that is one of the lowest of low bars in history

 

[Unholy Diver]

People get on Gary Bettman for shit and he's a living God compared to Manfred.

Even Roger Goodell is easily better and that is one of the lowest of low bars in history

I don't know how much credit Roger deserves, the NFL is such a huge money making operation that you would have to be a real idiot to mess it up. Jack Tunney could do the job just as well as Goodell

 

[TheGreenTBer]

I don't know how much credit Roger deserves, the NFL is such a huge money making operation that you would have to be a real idiot to mess it up. Jack Tunney could do the job just as well as Goodell

Oh trust me I'm not giving that Chipotle Shitstain any credit, he's awful.

 

[Voight]

piece of shit should've stepped down after his "piece of metal" comment

& after he let the Astros/Red Sox get off nearly scot free.

 

[TheTotalPackage]

Absolute horrible commissioner who's been bad for the game and sport. Here's hoping the next commissioner treats America's pastime with a whole lot more respect than Manfred has.

 

[Unholy Diver]

Absolute horrible commissioner who's been bad for the game and sport. Here's hoping the next commissioner treats America's pastime with a whole lot more respect than Manfred has.

He still has a few more years to wreck things

Maybe speed up the game by making it only 2 strikes for a strikeout, we can have games over in 90 minutes

 

[Cas]

He still has a few more years to wreck things

Maybe speed up the game by making it only 2 strikes for a strikeout, we can have games over in 90 minutes

The team with less money on the line through Draftkings gets one additional strike and one fewer ball per plate appearance, with an adjustment after the 5th inning.

(Note I don't actually know how sports betting works because I won't do it, and have no actual desire to learn)

 

[Big Poppa Puck]

14 years too late.

 

[SoupNazi]

Anybody else want to bet that he changes his mind between now and then?

 

[TheGreenTBer]

Anybody else want to bet that he changes his mind between now and then?

He doesn't have a mind to change in the first place.

 

[Vamos Rafa]

piece of shit should've stepped down after his "piece of metal" comment

Ain’t no f***in Astros fans liking this post, that’s for sure. You know who y’all are.

 

[AKL]

Why announce this 5 years out? Just do it now coward.

 

[Johnny Rifle]

Like others have said, the commissioner is just a fugurehead for the owners, so radical change has to come from new blood in the owner’s ranks rather than one guy.

I think MLB owners are just as reactionary as NHL owners when it comes to improving the game. I like the concept of a pitch clock and robo umps and think that there are rules that could be implemented that make the game more enjoyable without sacrificing the history and integrity of the game but the implementation of everything thus far sucks.

I think the ideal commissioner would be someone who understands the fan perspective. The number one priority should be removal of the stupid blackout rules, baseball wants people to watch, advertisers want to pay to be seen by more eyes, make it happen!

 

[Unholy Diver]

Why announce this 5 years out? Just do it now coward.

So we can get an early start on the ass-kissing farewell tour, and each team can come up with a plaque or statuette to gift him when he visits them

 

[TheGreenTBer]

So we can get an early start on the ass-kissing farewell tour, and each team can come up with a plaque or statuette to gift him when he visits them

I got a gift for him floating in the toilet, I ate a lot of meat last night

 

[Voight]

Anybody else want to bet that he changes his mind between now and then?

His mentor Selig did so I expect him to do so as well. Then they'll choose one of his lackeys to succeed him and the vicious cycle will continue.

 

[AKL]

I'm hoping Bryce Harper gets the job at some point

 

[kingsholygrail]

Only Adam Silver is worse.

 

[Fish on The Sand]

Why announce this 5 years out? Just do it now coward.

I assume the owners have indicated that an extension either isn't likely or won't be a sure thing.