iortiz
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Well, after the storm... I want to ask you this again guys, how good is he managing the BP?
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Bobby Valentine agrees ro deal to become Red Sox Manager
iortiz replied to MatParker116's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
I had my doubts about Cherington's role in this organization. After this move, it confirms me that he is a puppet. There is no other way to see it. Maybe with time his role could change, but now, LL is the chief in command. ( I guess he has always been) -
I hope V doesn't use that pathetic 7-run-rule. How good is he managing the BP guys?
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here we go....
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I want to see Ben Cherington introducing Bobby to the media...
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Habemus Manager
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Is Lamont that controllable? Is this the thesis that BC is making in order to sign Lamont? Or what the hell is BC seeing on Lamont that LL and some fans/media are not seeing on him? what does Lamont make a better choice over BV for BC? (assuming BC prefers Lamont, of course) I'd like to know the answers.
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I'd prefer bring a solid SP and put Bard as a closer (even he is not ready IMO), if you have to make this transition at some point, now is the right moment given the circumstances. I think that the gap is much bigger making the transition from a Setup spot to a SP spot than to a closer spot. I thought that the plans for Bard in this organization were as a closer not as a SP, what did I miss? This idea to put Bard as a SP is new, isn't it?
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Bingo. Papelbon said that he didn't want to go into a match-up-offer war. Philadelphia made him an attractive offer first. If Boston had made a formal offer first and not just wait to match it up, another scenario would have been. You bet. He is arguably the best closer in the league these days maybe just below Mo. He is an ace in the position. He won't be easy to replace IMO.
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I don't have idea what are the terms of this mysterious Theo comp. If there's no predefined terms (likely to me, hope I'm wrong), his value right now is close to zero, since he is already with the Cubs. IMO they should negotiate those terms (value) before his departure from Boston. If they didn't predefine his value, Boston's position in order to negotiate the comp will be tough. I guess that the Cubs will give to Boston whatever they consider this Theo's value is/was. This is no longer a Boston's call IMO.
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Btw what about Reddick + Ranaudo and Theo for Garza... That could sound more interesting for them, don't you think? or is too much?
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From a sox fan perspective I like it, I'd make it in a heartbeat. On the other hand, If you were a Cub fan, would you accept this? I'm not sure how much is the value of this Theo compensation, that would be likely the key of the negotiation. Ben would sell very high that compensation. Sounds weired but Theo would do just the opposite. Can we compete against this?
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Seems so... This is supposed to be a GM's call, isn't it? If LL impose the manager against BC's call, Cherington should have the balls and put his renouncement. And you know what? I would clap him. That would show the FO that he wouldn't accept to be a puppet.
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If this team fails again, Luchino's head will role next year. It is evident that Cherington is not the decision maker in this team, so... Luchino won't have more scapegoats like Theo or Tito. I'm not sure how does Cherington feel about all this mess..
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Can Ben Cherington trust Bobby Valentine? Does Larry Lucchino trust Ben Cherington? Red Sox tangled in issues of trust. Decision on manager seems to be caught in Cherington-Lucchino-Valentine http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/_/id/7292546/boston-red-sox-manager-choice-comes-trust
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I heard that too, when he was with the twins. But I still believe that with the right strong-hand manager, he would fit just find here, plus he is more mature.
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I wouldn't be surpriesed that Papelbon considered this issue as a strong point among others and beyond the money to go to Philly... BTW seems like we need to end our posts with a "in my opinion" every time we make a post in order to clarify that we don't claim the true as a flag, huh?
