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Author:  HawaiiYou [ Thu Jan 14, 2021 1:51 pm ]
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Author:  This Ends in Antioch [ Thu Jan 14, 2021 1:53 pm ]
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I could see him as commish some day. I’m sure that’s not an original thought but he could prob get 4-5 great years out of the MLB before completely crippling it.
Author:  Jaw Breaker [ Thu Jan 14, 2021 1:54 pm ]
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Manfred should see the writing on the wall.
Author:  HawaiiYou [ Thu Jan 14, 2021 1:58 pm ]
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This Ends in Antioch wrote:
I could see him as commish some day.



THIS.

This is like a internship gig for Theo to take the commish role in a few years.

Manfred has such bad PR I'm sure they can't wait to get Theo in there.

But If I'm Theo, this seems like a many steps down. It's like being Vice President of the US. I thought he had higher aspirations like running for political office.
Author:  Frank Coztansa [ Thu Jan 14, 2021 1:59 pm ]
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This Ends in Antioch wrote:
I could see him as commish some day. I’m sure that’s not an original thought but he could prob get 4-5 great years out of the MLB before completely crippling it.
Then become POTUS!!!!
Author:  Crick Ramp [ Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:01 pm ]
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I don’t think Theo actually becomes commish but who knows.

I would, however, love to be privy to Jed and Theo’s private conversations for as long as Theo is in this role
Author:  Chet Coppock's Fur Coat [ Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:14 pm ]
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Reading between the lines it sounds like Theo will be the person to craft some kind of compromise around the shift and baseball composition.

Hell, just put Theo in charge of the baseball itself. Form a special committee between the owners, the manufacturer, and MLBPA current and former pitchers and hitters. Give them two years to come up with a solution to test out in AAA in 2023.
Author:  HawaiiYou [ Thu Jan 14, 2021 4:26 pm ]
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Author:  good dolphin [ Thu Jan 14, 2021 4:32 pm ]
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The guy who either created or exacerbated the problems is now being hired to correct them.

What a world
Author:  blackhawksfan [ Thu Jan 14, 2021 4:56 pm ]
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He said he was taking the year off.
Author:  Crick Ramp [ Thu Jan 14, 2021 5:22 pm ]
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blackhawksfan wrote:
He said he was taking the year off.

From any kind of competitive role
Author:  Crick Ramp [ Thu Jan 14, 2021 5:22 pm ]
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good dolphin wrote:
The guy who either created or exacerbated the problems is now being hired to correct them.

What a world

That’s not so unusual, really.
Author:  Caller Bob [ Thu Jan 14, 2021 5:25 pm ]
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Maybe he can pardon Laroosa?
Author:  This Ends in Antioch [ Thu Jan 14, 2021 5:30 pm ]
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Crick Ramp wrote:
good dolphin wrote:
The guy who either created or exacerbated the problems is now being hired to correct them.

What a world

That’s not so unusual, really.

It’s the American way.
Author:  This Ends in Antioch [ Thu Jan 14, 2021 5:31 pm ]
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Caller Bob wrote:
Maybe he can pardon Laroosa?

From death?

Edit: I’m an idiot and read lasorda
Author:  Regular Reader [ Thu Jan 14, 2021 6:45 pm ]
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This has to be a move to position himself into joining a potential ownership group. Good for him.
Author:  pittmike [ Thu Jan 14, 2021 7:03 pm ]
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Just remember LaRussa worked in the commissioner office for a time.
Author:  Crick Ramp [ Thu Jan 14, 2021 7:27 pm ]
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Chet Coppock's Fur Coat wrote:
Reading between the lines it sounds like Theo will be the person to craft some kind of compromise around the shift and baseball composition.

Hell, just put Theo in charge of the baseball itself. Form a special committee between the owners, the manufacturer, and MLBPA current and former pitchers and hitters. Give them two years to come up with a solution to test out in AAA in 2023.

I like it.
Author:  Beardown [ Thu Jan 14, 2021 8:14 pm ]
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The owners would never want somebody like Theo as Commissioner. He wouldn't work in their best interests. So that will never happen.
Author:  Warren Newson [ Fri Jan 15, 2021 12:00 am ]
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He's too young to be serving in a Joe Torre/Tony La Russa emeritus role. I would have to assume that this is just a temporary stop over and not an end in itself.
Author:  good dolphin [ Fri Jan 15, 2021 9:20 am ]
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Warren Newson wrote:
He's too young to be serving in a Joe Torre/Tony La Russa emeritus role. I would have to assume that this is just a temporary stop over and not an end in itself.


It's a consulting gig where he can work from his chicago home.

He probably begged them for something so that he has an excuse to get out of the house. He'll get some nice office in Wrigleyville decked out with fun stuff like a bar and then use it as a stabbin cabin.

"Honey, I've got to go to the office and deeply ponder how to disincentivize the three true outcome approach. My just out of college female intern will be there to answer phones if you need to reach me."
Author:  HawaiiYou [ Mon Feb 01, 2021 6:36 pm ]
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