01-13-2010, 12:43 PM
<!--quoteo(post=75802:date=Jan 13 2010, 02:41 AM:name=rok)-->QUOTE (rok @ Jan 13 2010, 02:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Is Maddux even going to the Convention? I don't believe so. What's the point of announcing this now for PR reasons if they don't plan on milking the situation with the fans? Again, I simply don't see this as a short term con job. Bringing him back into the organization has longer-term implications IMO.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
And yet, in Greg's absence, I believe they will milk it nonetheless. I really don't think I'm suggesting anything that radical here--that bringing Maddux is as much of a move for image's sake as it is for substance (and probably moreso). You happen to believe the chief motive is long-term, I happen to believe the chief motive is damage control. I'd be happy if you were right, but I'd also be happy with a giant anthropomorphic bunny bringing sweets in a basket each spring.
And yet, in Greg's absence, I believe they will milk it nonetheless. I really don't think I'm suggesting anything that radical here--that bringing Maddux is as much of a move for image's sake as it is for substance (and probably moreso). You happen to believe the chief motive is long-term, I happen to believe the chief motive is damage control. I'd be happy if you were right, but I'd also be happy with a giant anthropomorphic bunny bringing sweets in a basket each spring.
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