Phillies Offseason Talk

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BigEd76

#435
October 31, 2005, 07:42:57 PM
Theo sez:

QuoteFirst, I want to thank John Henry, Tom Werner, and Larry Lucchino for the opportunity to serve as General Manager for the last three seasons. Their support and friendship mean a lot to me, and I wish them all well. I also owe a debt of gratitude to the players, Terry Francona, the coaching staff, the front office, the baseball operations staff, and the fans for making my Red Sox experience so meaningful.

Growing up in the shadow of Fenway Park, I never dreamed of having the chance to work for my hometown team during such an historic period.

My decision not to return as General Manager of the Red Sox is an extremely difficult one. I will always cherish the relationships I developed here and am proud to have worked side-by-side with so many great people, in and out of uniform, as together we brought a World Championship to Boston.

In my time as General Manager, I gave my entire heart and soul to the organization. During the process leading up to today's decision, I came to the conclusion that I can no longer do so. In the end, my choice is the right one not only for me but for the Red Sox.

My affection for the Red Sox did not begin four years ago when I started working here, and it does not end today. I will remain on the job for several days as we finalize preparation for next week's general managers meetings. Thereafter, I will make myself available to the organization to ensure a smooth and stable transition.

My passion for and dedication to the game of baseball remain strong. Although I have no immediate plans, I will embrace this change in my life and look forward with excitement to the future.

Gammons and others in Boston think that he might take a year off from baseball to get away from the atmosphere and pressure.  He could also end up in LA (f you bionic)...

MDS

#436
October 31, 2005, 08:00:15 PM
why would he want to sign here?
Zero hour, Michael. It's the end of the line. I'm the firstborn. I'm sick of playing second fiddle. I'm always third in line for everything. I'm tired of finishing fourth. Being the fifth wheel. There are six things I'm mad about, and I'm taking over.

PoopyfaceMcGee

#437
October 31, 2005, 08:43:35 PM
Quote from: MDS on October 31, 2005, 08:00:15 PM
why would he want to sign here?

He wants to go to a city where the fans are so jaded that all his team has to do is make the playoffs to make him a big-time success.

Phillyiggles_fan

#438
October 31, 2005, 09:05:44 PM
Having been living in the Boston area since 2003, I think Theo likes the spotlight on himself alot.  He liked to play the Boston clubs with his band etc...


I think he's headed to LA, where he can pretend to be Guns-n-Roses on the Sunset Strip instead of the Dead Milkmen at the Trocadero.


Beware of Dragons, for you are crunchy and go well with ketchup...

BigEd76

#439
October 31, 2005, 09:55:58 PM
LA just got rid of a Moneyball guy.  Why would they get another?  They probably want Lasorda to take over...  ;D

MDS

#440
October 31, 2005, 10:42:24 PM
dallas green. ive changed my mind. give him the job.
Zero hour, Michael. It's the end of the line. I'm the firstborn. I'm sick of playing second fiddle. I'm always third in line for everything. I'm tired of finishing fourth. Being the fifth wheel. There are six things I'm mad about, and I'm taking over.

PhillyPhanInDC

#441
October 31, 2005, 10:43:43 PM
Quote from: FFatPatt on October 31, 2005, 08:43:35 PM


He wants to go to a city where the fans are so jaded that all his team has to do is make the playoffs to make him a big-time success.


So.....he's probably coming to Philly? Sweet.
"The very existence of flamethrowers proves that some time, somewhere, someone said to themselves, "You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I'm just not close enough to get the job done.""  R.I.P George.

Rome

#442
November 01, 2005, 06:55:03 AM
QuotePosted on Tue, Nov. 01, 2005

2d Hall nod for Ashburn?


Baseball Notable

The late Richie Ashburn, who is in the Hall of Fame as a player, is among 182 baseball broadcasters on the fan ballot as nominees for the Ford C. Frick Award.

The former Phillies centerfielder was elected to the Hall in 1995. Other Hall of Fame players nominated for the broadcasting award are Dizzy Dean, Joe Morgan, Pee Wee Reese, Phil Rizzuto and Waite Hoyt.

Fan voting for up to three slots begins today, and each person can vote once daily during November. The award is given annually during Hall of Fame induction ceremonies for excellence in broadcasting.

The list includes Tim McCarver, Tony Kubek, Tom Cheek, Ned Martin, Dave Niehaus, Joe Nuxhall, Ross Porter, Ron Santo, Herb Score and Mike Shannon.

The 10 finalists for the 2006 award, including the three fan winners and seven broadcasters chosen by the Hall of Fame staff, will be announced Dec. 5. Twenty people will vote for the award, including the Phillies' Harry Kalas and 13 other living Frick Award winners. The winner will be announced in February.



Whitey!   :yay

PhillyGirl

#443
November 01, 2005, 07:38:29 AM
You know HK will be there doing his speech for him that day. :yay
"Oh, yeah. They'll still boo. They have to. They're born to boo. Just now, they'll only boo with two Os instead of like four." - Larry Andersen

PoopyfaceMcGee

#444
November 01, 2005, 07:40:16 AM
Quote from: PhillyGirl on November 01, 2005, 07:38:29 AM
You know HK will be there doing his speech for him that day. :yay

If lung cancer or emphysema doesn't kill him first...

MDS

#445
November 01, 2005, 12:12:08 PM
hayes says monty could announce the new gm as soon as today. all rumors point to pat gillick.  :(
Zero hour, Michael. It's the end of the line. I'm the firstborn. I'm sick of playing second fiddle. I'm always third in line for everything. I'm tired of finishing fourth. Being the fifth wheel. There are six things I'm mad about, and I'm taking over.

ice grillin you

#446
November 01, 2005, 05:00:57 PM
gillick just turned down the dodgers job according to eskin and will be the next phillies gm
i can take a phrase thats rarely heard...flip it....now its a daily word

igy gettin it done like warrick

im the board pharmacist....always one step above yous

WEST is GOD

#447
November 01, 2005, 05:01:58 PM
Looks like he's gonna be the Phils next GM.
THIS SEASON IS OVER AND ANDY'S WORLD IS GRIDL

Offseason needs: 2 DEs, 1 DT, 1 OL, 2 LBs, 1 RB, 2 WRs, 1 TE, 1 KR.

PoopyfaceMcGee

#448
November 01, 2005, 05:23:48 PM
Pat Gillick = Dave Montgomery hand-puppet

MDS

#449
November 01, 2005, 05:24:13 PM
typical awful move. what a shock.
Zero hour, Michael. It's the end of the line. I'm the firstborn. I'm sick of playing second fiddle. I'm always third in line for everything. I'm tired of finishing fourth. Being the fifth wheel. There are six things I'm mad about, and I'm taking over.
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