And We Think Extending Baker Is a Bad Idea...

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Apparently, Washingto is about to offer Bowden an extension.

 

Link.

 

The Washington Nationals, still without an owner or a solid plan for their front office structure for 2006, are in the process of completing a contract extension for General Manager Jim Bowden, two baseball sources said, though any announcement likely won't come until after the World Series.

 

Of course, the article goes on to say that even if he's signed to an extension, it may not extend into next season because of the issue of who will be the owner.

 

That's strange....but hey! This team is run by MLB. What more do you expect?

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Excellent. Not only will he continue to cripple an NL team with some talent, but provide more amusement as well.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Any guess what really horrible FA Bowden will sign this offseason to a really bad deal very early like he did with Guzman last year?

[JeffH]

Any guess what really horrible FA Bowden will sign this offseason to a really bad deal very early like he did with Guzman last year?

 

Estes?

[Jon]

Jeff Fassero is about to get $8 million richer over the next 3 years.

[Roast]

Macias

[USSoccer]

Any guess what really horrible FA Bowden will sign this offseason to a really bad deal very early like he did with Guzman last year?

 

Neifi Perez. Bank on it.

[David]

Any guess what really horrible FA Bowden will sign this offseason to a really bad deal very early like he did with Guzman last year?

 

Neifi Perez. Bank on it.

 

[nilodnayr]

Any guess what really horrible FA Bowden will sign this offseason to a really bad deal very early like he did with Guzman last year?

 

Neifi Perez. Bank on it.

 

 

And the sad part is, its totally feasible. Ohh how awesome it is to be Christian Guzman.

[kroth1342]

The interesting thing about this is that his contract was extended only until April 2006. What kind of a message does that send - make horrible signings during the off-season and get fired before you can see the results?

[nilodnayr]

The interesting thing about this is that his contract was extended only until April 2006. What kind of a message does that send - make horrible signings during the off-season and get fired before you can see the results?

I think that has to do with the uncertainty in ownership.

[cjbucks]

Any guess what really horrible FA Bowden will sign this offseason to a really bad deal very early like he did with Guzman last year?

 

Sosa?

[Andy]

Any guess what really horrible FA Bowden will sign this offseason to a really bad deal very early like he did with Guzman last year?

 

Sosa?

I really hope Sammy ends up with an NL team in 2006 so that he can return to Wrigley. I'm extremely intrigued as to what the reaction would be. Unfortunately he is likely to be a DH-type player from here on out.