Yeah, with a 99 loss season, not all the blame can be on the Manager, but I'd rather have Hargorve this year for sure. I also think we were a bit spoiled with Lou for all those year, '01 wouldn't have happened without him there. And I agree also that Lou knew this FO wouldn't get him any more players so they could make a serious run for the World series, just a competitive team.
I also wouldn't put much into what TopCat says, it is all in good fun.