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This week, maybe the manager.

A700, after all the discussion I firmly believe that you should add LL's name in the topic of this thread.

How much budget does this team has? 20 M? How many holes do they need to fill? What is available in the market? What teams are going to push for those players that we have already considered to push for as well?, etc, etc. My point is, this 2012 offseason is going to be complex gentlemen. If you put those issues in a shaker, the scenario and options will be a few. They will need to make stronger, deeper and more creative cases at each hole needed given the circunstances than they used to make in the recent past. As soon as their first options in those holes can be covered, (beyond who are those) a certain stability and calm will reign again in the environment. Yes, still too "early". Rethinking about this, I don't really care whether they sign the players today or until Febraury. What really matters to me is that they sign solid and healthy players. What really matters to me is that they sign their first options/prospects. What really matters to me is that they already have a strategy/plan to face this 2012 offseason. What really matters to me is that they can assemble a contender team. That Gentlemen, is what really matter. Yes, as soon as possible would be better, no doubt about that, But this is not a matter of time but sign solid players who can make us better. On the other hand, When some of us see that other teams are signing players while we have not even been capable to sign a manager or receive Theo compensation, PLUS, all this speculation, misunderstanding and disinformation about the roles of our operation, and the recent epic collapse, make fans, media and the entire eviorement wonder what the hell is going on with this team, and some could even piss off about this; and you know what, I don't blame them. As fans, we can speculate and make our own judgement. Speaking for myself, what really worries me is that the signs around this team are not encouraging at all thus far; but again, this is a matter of perception, only time will tell.

I think that they will make him a formal offer. If he accepts that offer, he will be our next manager.

Well, I have to say that I posted my coment lightly, it was reactionary after watching the video and reading that Ben just came back from DR (I didn't even think about the money). Said that, Still I think that Ben should take his case seriously and at least build a business case and see how it looks like.

I hope he signs Cespedes.

this X 100 In the end, they are who play.

So... If this was true, Theo would be another LL's assistant. If this is true, I'm sorry Theo, LL shall take the main load of accountability from our recent failures. If this is true and if we fail again, LL will walk next season. He will not have more scapegoats.

Haven't seen that way... Maybe Bobby is probably who covers that profile better than a "young" and unexpirenced guy who has not even been a manager. Only time will tell.

Theo seems to me a calm guy who always showed respect for the players and the staff that surrounded him. He always pointed good things about on his players and coaches. I don't remember him pointing something bad on somebody. Even on Lackey. He used to manage the situations properly, specially in bad times. On the other hand, Zambrano has problems with his temper. He just can't control it. He goes beyond from what I have ever seen in a player. Something is for, will be interesting if Theo can tame this 'Toro'.

Good point. Nevertheless and beyond the mind-game, I don't see a team trading something for Zambrano even if he goes for free to X team. IMO The only manager who could handle Zambrano's temper is Ozzzy Guillen. In fact, I don't remember where I heard that Ozzy considered that "El Toro" could be a good add for Florida.

If I were Theo I wouldn't bring back Zambrano, no way... Unless he has a trade prepared for him or something. From what I read, Zambrano is a cancer in the cubbie locker room .

Hell, this movie should be called "The pessimist 3-Head Monster vs Sugarcoaters legion in Theo's fantasy land part 1" or something hahahaha

Plus, only 20 M in the pocket, thanks to our last GM or should I say LL?

This. I think this is true. He is the luxury LL's assistant. Far to be a decision maker. As you said, his duties are likely restricted.

Ask Andrew Friedman what would he do with those tons of money in TB.

After reading all the stuff published on internet, I'm lost, seriously!; I have simply no a remote idea, what the hell are the duties of Ben Cherigton as GM...