Article: Wants and needs; Dusty Baker took the job as Reds manager because he felt wanted. His motivation is a burning desire to win.

Those wondering why Dusty Baker took the Reds' managerial job got their answer during his introductory press conference in Cincinnati on Monday. He wanted to be wanted.

"This was the place I felt most wanted," Baker said. "It's a great feeling when you feel wanted and feel needed. I want to reciprocate that need and that want to the organization and the city of Cincinnati."

Any warm vibes Baker felt emanating from the Cubs and their fans began to chill on an October night in 2003 when a fan inadvertently interfered with outfielder Moises Alou's chance to catch a foul ball, precipitating a Cubs' meltdown of mythic proportion. Baker took that Cubs team -- his first -- to within five outs ...

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