The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 26th, 2001
Out of sight, but in mind
Showalter helped build Series title contenders
By HOWARD FENDRICH
Associated Press
Friday, October 26, 2001
Here's a sure-fire way to reach the World Series: Hire Buck Showalter to manage, let him leave, then wait a year.
It worked for the New York Yankees and Arizona Diamondbacks.
In 1995, Showalter left the Yankees after four moderately successful seasons and one quick-exit trip to the playoffs. Joe Torre took over, won it all the next season and now has a chance to win his fifth title in six years.
In 2000, the Diamondbacks fired Showalter after three seaso...
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