Dusty has had success wherever he’s gone.
Cincinnati, unfortunately, has been lousy since Dusty left. Former big leaguer Jerry Hairston talked to his Reds’ teammates Joey Votto and Jay Bruce and asked them, “What’s going on? What’s wrong with you guys?”
Their answer was, “We miss Dusty Baker.”
He’s been to the playoffs numerous times and been to the World Series. And he knows how to manage superstars, having managed Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, and Ken Griffey Jr.
He isn’t a sabermetrics-bound guy, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
Of course the veterans and super stars love Dusty. He allows them preferential treatment in the locker room and in playing time. Any hot shot rookies and prospects in the Nats clubhouse will see minimal playing time - regardless if they are better than the veterans.
Look for your starting pitching to come down with arm problems too. He has a history of torn up elbows and shoulders in his wake.
You’ll see.
As for success wherever he has gone - it is limited. He cannot close the deal