7 Managers Who Could Kick My Ass

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HOUSTON - OCTOBER 16: Manager Tony La Russa #10 of the St. Louis Cardinals argues with home plate umpire Phil Cuzzi after being thrown out of Game Four of the National League Championship Series against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on October 1

Managers have bad tempers. How could they not when they’re dealing with umpires every day? You never know when they’ll get tossed. You watch them with bated breath, waiting for that one missed call by the ump that will set them into a fit of fury.

There are a select few who particularly terrify me. The managers I’m talking about are the ones who could surely kick ass off the field in a fight as well as on the field.

If a fight really did break out who would you least want to go up against?

Here’s a list of the top 7 managers who could kick my ass (or anyone’s) in a fist fight

No. 7 Jim Leyland

TORONTO - APRIL 6: Jim Leyland #10 of the Detroit Tigers talks with the umpires during the Opening Day game against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre April 6, 2009 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by: Dave Sandford/Getty Images)

Any guy who could curse out Bonds the way Leyland did completely has my respect. Yes, I know, he’s kind of old, but I’d say that he could still beat me up.

No. 6 Joe Torre

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 23: Manager Joe Torre #6 of the Los Angeles Dodgers argues with umpire after a controversial play against the Chicago Cubs on August 23, 2009 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The Cubs defeated the Dodgers 3-1. (Photo

Joe is definitely the kind of guy who knows who and when to fight. He’s got brains, and he only invests himself in fights that he knows he can win. He also seems like the kind of guy that knows how to defend himself well.

No. 5 Mike Scioscia

ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 6: Manager Mike Scioscia of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim argues with home plate umpire Bill Hohn in the game with the Toronto Blue Jays at Angel Stadium May 6, 2009 in Anaheim, Scioscia was ejected during the argument. (Photo by S

Mike Sciosia really looks like the nicest guy...until he gets mad. He’s an imposing figure, and looks like he could give almost anyone a complete beat down.

No. 4 Tony La Russa

NEW YORK - JUNE 22: Manager Tony LaRussa #10 of the St. Louis Cardinals argues a call with homeplate umpire Dale Scott as Yadier Molina looks on during the eighth inning against the New York Mets on June 22, 2009 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhoo

La Russa has one of the shortest tempers of any manager. He usually appears cool, calm, and collected, but bubbling underneath is a pit bull ready to attack. Once you get that fire started, make sure to get out of his way.

No. 3 Ozzie Guillen

CHICAGO - JUNE 20: Ozzie Guillen #13 of the Chicago White Sox argues the call with home plate umpire Tim McClelland during the game against the Chicago Cubs on June 20, 2008 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the White Sox 4-3. (Pho

Ozzie is just crazy, which is why he would be great during a fight. It’s obvious that Ozzie can talk the talk, but I’d put my money down that he could walk the walk as well.

No. 2 Lou Piniella

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 18: Manager Lou Piniella #41 of the Chicago Cubs argues with home plate umpire Ed Rapuano #19 after outfielder Kim Edmonds is thrown out of the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at the Wrigley Field on September 18, 2008 in Chicag

It wouldn’t be very sweet if Sweet Lou was up against you in a fight. Lou isn’t afraid to stand up for his players, and he’s not afraid to get mad and let you know about it.

No. 1 Bobby Cox

28 Jul 1996: Manager Bobby Cox #6 of the Atlanta Braves discusses a call with umpire Mark Hirschbeck during an inning in the Braves 10-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants at 3Com Park in San Francisco, California. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule Jr. /Alls

This selection should be no surprise. Bobby is one of the feistiest baseball managers in history. He tops the list of most ejections with an impressive 159 lifetime. If there is a fight, I most certainly want him on my side. He knows how to get in your face, and it appears that he isn’t afraid of throwing a punch. I don’t care whether it’s an on field fight, or a bar fight. I want Bobby Cox on my side

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