Michael Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Buster Olney ✔ @Buster_ESPN Sources: Manager Joe Maddon has exercised an opt-out clause in his contract and is leaving the Tampa Bay Rays immediately. This is interesting. Think it's cause of Friedman leaving? Maybe the Dodgers will can Mattingly and make a run at Maddon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SongInTheAir Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 In front of Don Mattingly's house right now: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollythewog Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 holy shit the rays are fucked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanofthefish Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Man I hope they go back to being the Devil Rays and sucking again too!!! It was probably the season sweep by the Marlins that caused him to rethink his situation! If Mattingly was on the hot seat before, it must now be the volcano seat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollythewog Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 12:29pm: Maddon’s agent, Alan Nero, tells Topkin (Twitter link) that he expects Maddon will manage a team in 2015. Friedman tells Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times (via Twitter) that his new team, the Dodgers, will not be among the suitors regardless of Maddon’s newfound availability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poptart Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 fuck that Redmond extension right about now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SongInTheAir Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 fuck that Redmond extension right about now Always. Always fuck that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBullet Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Man I can't wait to hear more details about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Sure seems like the Rays lowballed him on an extension and he got pissed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 NY Post says Maddon is seeking 5/25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBullet Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Been a few days, just some thoughts on the matter... Surprising that he left so soon after claiming he was sticking around despite Freidmans departure. Something must have gone down. Maddon doesn't seem like the kind of guy to be lying when he said he wasn't leaving. Something had to change his mind. Id be pretty upset if I'm a Rays fan. That franchise is pretty impressive at overcoming hurdles the last several years but the road ahead looks rockier than normal. Is it uphill from here or are their more downturns coming? Definitely a team worth keeping an eye on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piazza31 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Been a few days, just some thoughts on the matter... Surprising that he left so soon after claiming he was sticking around despite Freidmans departure. Something must have gone down. Maddon doesn't seem like the kind of guy to be lying when he said he wasn't leaving. Something had to change his mind. Id be pretty upset if I'm a Rays fan. That franchise is pretty impressive at overcoming hurdles the last several years but the road ahead looks rockier than normal. Is it uphill from here or are their more downturns coming? Definitely a team worth keeping an eye on. He didn't know about the clause, the Rays told him of it- they negotiated- and instead of being a lame duck he took off. Some argue this is exactly what the Rays wanted. He left and looks bad, not them. I think Dave Martinez get the job and it was only a matter of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Texan Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 He didn't know about the clause, the Rays told him of it- they negotiated- and instead of being a lame duck he took off. Some argue this is exactly what the Rays wanted. He left and looks bad, not them. I think Dave Martinez get the job and it was only a matter of time. Tampa Bay deserves their team even less than Miami. Can they move already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Card Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Success starts at the top. The Rays might be fucked or they could be fine. But they had a proven staff... And now they don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piazza31 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Success starts at the top. The Rays might be fucked or they could be fine. But they had a proven staff... And now they don't. Proven staff? Two equals not having one? Friedman was grooming his replacement for a while, and Maddon's staff WILL stay the same except for him. I imagine Dave Martinez taking over, as he's been mentioned a lot for other jobs in the past. I think everything will stay the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Texan Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Proven staff? Two equals not having one? Friedman was grooming his replacement for a while, and Maddon's staff WILL stay the same except for him. I imagine Dave Martinez taking over, as he's been mentioned a lot for other jobs in the past. I think everything will stay the same. Except that Dave Martinez is no Joe Maddon and I forget whom is no Andrew Friedman. Other than that, ya, they will be just fine. I mean even playing in one of the two worst stadiums in MLB, they should still be able to spend money (they dont), considering that national revenues DOUBLED last year and all and revenues just go up yearly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Das and Piazza is my new favorite rivalry, this tops Spike and WC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piazza31 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Das and Piazza is my new favorite rivalry, this tops Spike and WC Spikes topping WildCard? Does Wild Blue know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Spikes topping WildCard? Does Wild Blue know? She encourages it I hear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 She encourages it I hear Wild Blue is into some freaky stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piazza31 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Wild Blue is into some freaky stuff. ..... I just can't touch that. That is the line I won't cross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 ..... I just can't touch that. That is the line I won't cross. WE FOUND IT! WE FOUND THE LINE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piazza31 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 WE FOUND IT! WE FOUND THE LINE! Unless she tells me otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Card Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Except that Dave Martinez is no Joe Maddon and I forget whom is no Andrew Friedman. Other than that, ya, they will be just fine. I mean even playing in one of the two worst stadiums in MLB, they should still be able to spend money (they dont), considering that national revenues DOUBLED last year and all and revenues just go up yearly. Exactly. And didn't we pick off a few of their scouts last year as well? Things aren't heading in the right direction in Tampa… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jokersgoon Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Poor rick renteria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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