Zambrano

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<!--quoteo(post=103313:date=Jun 27 2010, 07:57 PM:name=Lance)-->QUOTE (Lance @ Jun 27 2010, 07:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=103304:date=Jun 27 2010, 08:32 PM:name=dk123)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (dk123 @ Jun 27 2010, 08:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->The more I think about this, the more I think it is an organizational problem. In addition to the players Ruby mentioned, there was also the whole thing with Steve Stone. I am not defending Zambrano's actions, but it seems that there has been a pattern of an inability to deal with difficult or struggling players well over the last several years. Ultimately, the blame falls on Hendry and whoever has been the manager at the time. Hendry is signing these people, and then, when shit happens, it becomes way too public. When a player underperforms, it is obvious to everyone...it's not something you can hide. However, you can deal with these problems in a less public manner, instead of blowing them up to the press. I think that Hendry and Pinella have acted just as childishly as Zambrano in a way. Also, its hard for me to believe that there aren't a ton of difficult personalities all over the league. I think dealing with these personalities is part of the territory of the way the league is now, with long term guaranteed contracts, and such. Mt feeling is that guys like Hendry and Pinella are sort of old school, but when the players are really the ones running the show, that doesn't seem to work that well. Sure there are guys like Bobby Cox, but I have a feeling, that in spite of seeming a hard ass, his ability to manage personalities is pretty damn good. I really think a GM/Manager change is needed way more than dumping players.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

I agree with the musician.
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That's exactly where I'm at.