Maybe we could have slots in the lower box seats, but just between innings to start. You probably are anti-hot dogs and apple pie at the annual Fourth of July picnics, too. I totally agree with you. It takes much more than that. In fact, I am of the opinion that having no playing experience or, better yet, having some but being a very average to below-average player, is more beneficial than someone who has had a good deal of success in the bigs.
Baseball is a sport that takes above-average intelligence in order to manage.
And it especially helps if you don't have two-bit relievers blasting you, and them being taken seriously. You got me, Tom. That's exactly what I meant. As we both know, Anderson and Dick Williams are the only two men in major league history to manage in a World Series in each league. I completely agree with you that playing in the major leagues should not be a prerequisite for managing in the major leagues.