Ryan Divish @RyanDivish 6h6 hours ago
Mather: "I was probably too slow getting to this."
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You don't say.
Mather: "I was probably too slow getting to this."
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You don't say.
Thank god that Mather contradicted himself by saying he'll let the new GM make the ultimate decision.
Although we all collectively hate the Mariners leadership, I must say they definitely have handled this parting with class.
highly recommend this article the geoff baker just released
Jack Zduriencik’s M’s legacy: More than 3 dozen departed managers, coaches, scouts, staffers
I just came on to post the same article. Good read...and Jack was nuts.
Loved this part:
“I expect a better brand of baseball accountability, acceptance of young players, raised expectations for all of our players and coaching staff and a sense of urgency … Don: I am not in the mood to accept less than excellence. You can deliver this message to your staff in any way you see fit.”
– Jack Zduriencik email to manager Don Wakamatsu during 2010 All-Star break, one month before firing him
This isn't even being negative what in the hell did he see in this team that they would rip off 12 and 3 in 15 games? They didn't have a proven staff nor a stable enough of a lineup to go on a tear. It was team that shouldn't go on long losing streaks but not consistent enough to go on a roll which is where most fans threw up their hands when they dug themselves such a hole.
I still think Bavasi would have helped relocate the team had we kept him.What an abysmal tenure.. right there on par with Bill Fking Bavasi.
I still think Bavasi would have helped relocate the team had we kept him.
Finally.
Thank god
“I kept waiting for them to rattle off eight out of 10, 12 out of 15, to get on a roll. I maybe dragged my feet . . . I waited too long to start asking myself tough questions about why we’re not having more success.”
I guess in a way we should thank the media for over-estimating this team last March. The reality is that they really aren't under-achieving as much this year as they were over-achieving last year (due primarily from an unexpected season-long dominant performance from the bullpen).
But if that hadn't been humped to hell and back by the media last winter-spring, Jack's job might still be safe.