06-24-2011, 12:41 PM
<!--quoteo(post=157511:date=Jun 23 2011, 05:59 PM:name=jstraw)-->QUOTE (jstraw @ Jun 23 2011, 05:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I'm trying to imagine what "just a conversation" would be. What would the bottom be?
It's hard to imagine the point of it unless he's looking for more than "just a conversation."<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
What if the players in the lockeroom are refusing to listen to him cause he's a lameduck? I'd think that after managing in the big leagues for ten plus seasons it would get a little old, having players on one of the losingest franchises in the recent history of baseball blow you off right after it appears you have righted the ship. I'm not saying that did happen, but I would understand his response if that is the case.
- No we won't make a decision about an extension till the season's over.
- We'll extend you if you reach the following benchmark.
- We don't have any plans to extend you.
It's hard to imagine the point of it unless he's looking for more than "just a conversation."<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
What if the players in the lockeroom are refusing to listen to him cause he's a lameduck? I'd think that after managing in the big leagues for ten plus seasons it would get a little old, having players on one of the losingest franchises in the recent history of baseball blow you off right after it appears you have righted the ship. I'm not saying that did happen, but I would understand his response if that is the case.