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The plot thickens. I can't wait till everything comes into focus. This place is going to blow up, down, and all around once something is announced.
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I feel like a junkie. I have had a handful of twitter feeds open the last few days. Something is going to break. Didn't Ricketts say that by the end of this week he was hoping to have all of his interviews completed? I am thinking worst case scenario will be an announcement of the new GM early next week.
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This is the guy to get out of the three. From the press, it seems like they will listen, but definitely will need to be blown away. I don't think I could be down for this unless it didn't involve Castro.
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Speculation is leading to boredom, which is leading to drama. Everyone breathe. It will be okay. Our new GM will be an excellent hire.
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I lay it out for them to play it out.
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hahahaha [expletive] yeah [expletive] yeah
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I woke up groggy from NyQuil and thought that they denied permission. Now that I have had a few sips of coffee, it appears this is not so. I was trying so hard not to get pulled into this, but damn it the speculation goes on. Please end soon. Thank you. - FNDomination
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It may be wise to prepare yourself.
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I like this Bruce Levine. He seems to have a true pulse on the situation.
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Oh boy. I can feel the tide of massive change in my bones. It is a good feeling.
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Bob Brenly? Into Aramis? Why?
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We have to wait till the end of the week? No bueno.
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My concern with one of the unknowns is the very real chance we end up with a Dayton Moore - a much hyped, well liked guy on this board who came up in a successful organization and turned out to be a horrid GM. I wouldn't complain at all if we got a Cherington, Hahn, or Coppolela, but there's more of an unknown with every one of them as to whether they can build a successful organization under them and whether they properly implement what they've learned or not. With Epstein, Friedman, or Beane we know they have the knowledge of how to build a successful organization and we know they'll implement an optimal organizational philosophy. I think you're looking for the perfect GM, and that person doesn't exist. In about three years you may not be down on Moore. Just sayin' The hardest part of Moore's job is just beginning though. I hope he utilizes his glut of young assets. Mr. Moore is going to be fun to watch this off season. I hope he swings solid deals.
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My concern with one of the unknowns is the very real chance we end up with a Dayton Moore - a much hyped, well liked guy on this board who came up in a successful organization and turned out to be a horrid GM. I wouldn't complain at all if we got a Cherington, Hahn, or Coppolela, but there's more of an unknown with every one of them as to whether they can build a successful organization under them and whether they properly implement what they've learned or not. With Epstein, Friedman, or Beane we know they have the knowledge of how to build a successful organization and we know they'll implement an optimal organizational philosophy. I think you're looking for the perfect GM, and that person doesn't exist. I believe this is true, and I am also guilty of wanting this ultimate dream.
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I don't think any compensation is warranted.
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I don't think any compensation is warranted.
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What happened to Thad Levine? I thought he was more interesting than Hahn.
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Please name the guys better than Epstein. I'll toss one defendable name out there in Friedman. Now, please enlighten with the rest of these names. I would say Beane and Epstein are on about the same level below Friedman. Beane and Epstein come with warts, and some of those warts are big enough to give a sizable pause when contemplating them taking over the reins of the Chicago Cubs organization. Personally, I would rather go with Beane over Epstein, but Beane scares me almost as much. Instead of hoping these seasoned guys overcome some of their shortcomings, I would rather take a chance on the pedigree of Cherington.
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You legitimately don't want Epstein? As in, you'd be disappointed if he were hired? Not absolutely disappointed. I do think he is a bit over-hyped though.
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I don't want Epstein. I want Cherington from Boston. I really want Friedman, and hopefully any speculation on his behalf will end or begin shortly with the Rays looking prime for retirement in a few minutes.
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Why are you such a horrible person? Oooh Daddy.
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That has honestly made my day.
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I hope the Rangers end the Ray Rays today. I am pulling hard for the Yanks. The Brew Crew will wrap it up. I think the Cardinals will pull out yet another stunner.
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Something to look at while we all wait for more speculation and vocalized words that could mean anything. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/10/theo-epstein-and-starting-pitching.html
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So, wait, Hak-Ju Lee would have made Castro expendable? I am not buying that.