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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut
You laugh - that's all that's happening, my friend.
Read this article and tell me I'm wrong. Bill DeWitt has flat out stated that they're not pursuing excellence - it's just not their business model.
https://www.stltoday.com/sports/base...dc21b00b8.html
BRC - this is an organization that ADMITS it's targeting 90 wins and 'hopes' that's enough to avoid a play-in game. Their entire approach is centered around winning a down division. He flat out states they plan to win 90 and hope to win more.
Bill DeWitt doesn't have the drive to excel in a division where other teams actually give a shit now.
They aren't doing anything else. This is it. This gets them near 90, it sells tickets, it doesn't take any long-term giant risks. It's right in DeWitt's wheelhouse and anything else takes them out of their comfort level. I'm betting they don't even take a meeting with Boras unless it's Boras trying to foist another shitty reliever on us.
Give me anything this organization has done since LaRussa left to show me I'm wrong. LaRussa was the engine that drove the franchise; the guy that flat shamed them into competing and taking risks. They have nothing like that here anymore and DeWitt has laid his cards on the table.
They're done man. |
And I'm not telling you that you are wrong about Dewitt or his approach. I'm old enough to remember Carlton sent packing over a few thousand. Harry Carey sent off due to pick your rumor. Curt Flood etc. But, that same owner also bought the hotel in St. Pete they used for spring training because it didn't allow black and white players to stay in the same hotel. Owners are a fickle bunch.
But, you are the only person I've heard anywhere on the internet or boards that doesn't like this trade. EVERYONE. Doesnt that concern you on your position?
Almost everyone also says they shouldnt be done getting more offensive talent and that doesn't mean a bench player. If so, I'm joining you on the bandwagon.