#john farrell

Of the six teams to advance to the division series but not continue to the world series, half have fired their managers.

Half.

This is dumb as hell. Should we count on bidding farewell to Roberts or Hinch after one team is inevitably defeated in the coming week? How many wins does it take to keep one’s job? And how is this model of “all or nothing” ever going to remain sustainable?

In other words: where do these teams think they’re going to find replacements BETTER than Girardi, Baker, or Farrell? (The Red Sox have already picked up Astros bench coach Alex Cora - and I certainly wish him the best, but only time will tell if he can match Farrell, World Series champ and major player in multiple postseasons.)

While not a believer himself, Mr. Ruse harbors a great deal of sympathy for those who find ultimate meaning in the universe and their lives through worship. Taking his cue from his own Quaker upbringing, he argues that three things remain deeply satisfying in life, even if philosophically one ends up on the side of Epicurus and his denial of design: family; a life of service to others; and, not surprisingly for a philosopher, the life of the mind. For many people, there is indeed purpose in each of these, and perhaps, Mr. Ruse suggests, that is enough.

We are thrilled that John Farrell will speak during the Festival of Friendship in Pittsburgh’s Synod Hall, at 10am on Saturday, Sept 30 as part of the panel to introduce the exhibit, "On the Shoulders of Giants," which details scientific discoveries in Medieval Europe! For more information: revolutionoftenderness.net