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Posted: Wednesday June 15, 2005 11:39AM; Updated: Wednesday June 15, 2005 6:47PM
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SI Players Poll
[Based on a survey of 450 MLB players]
Who is the best manager in baseball?
Damian Strohmeyer/SI
Bobby Cox, Braves .....37%
Joe Torre, Yankees .....17%
Dusty Baker, Cubs .....12%
Tony La Russa, Cardinals .....7%
Mike Scioscia, Angels .....6%
Terry Francona, Red Sox .....3%
Ron Gardenhire, Twins .....3%
Ned Yost, Brewers .....2%
Jack McKeon, Marlins .....2%
Bruce Bochy, Padres .....1%
Jim Tracy, Dodgers .....1%
Lou Pinella, Devil Rays .....1%
Who is the worst manager?
Chuck Solomon/SI
Frank Robinson, Nationals .....12%
Buck Showalter, Rangers .....12%
Lloyd McClendon, Pirates .....9%
Larry Bowa, Formerly Phillies .....8%
Lou Pinella, Devil Rays .....7%
Tony LaRussa, Cardinals .....4%
Tony Pena, Fromer Royals .....4%
Ken Macha, Athletics .....3%
Terry Francona, Red Sox .....3%
Lee Mazilli, Orioles .....3%
Clint Hurdle, Rockies .....3%
Joe Torre, Yankees .....2%
FAST FACTS: Poll was conducted in spring training.... Robinson's surprising Nationals (37-26) were in first place though Sunday.... Torre's Yanks fell to 30-32 last week, though he got a vote of confidence from owner George Steinbrenner.... Bowa was fired by the Phils last October.... Cox's Braves have won 13 straight NL East titles.

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