Bubba Philips Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jan 29, now 2012 -> 10:17 AM) I just want to know why he plays the "woe is me act" so often. Kenny likes to give us all kinds of diversions to sway us from what he is really going to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jan 29, 2012 -> 10:17 AM) I just want to know why he plays the "woe is me act" so often. I want to see how many GMs put all of their cards out on the table? Hell even Dombrowski was saying they weren't going to sign Fielder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty34 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jan 29, 2012 -> 10:22 AM) I despise KW. But you're reaching here. He was asked a question and he responded the way pretty much every GM already has or would. If Kenny were one of the have-not GM's I'd understand it, but the list of GM's who have spent more money and gotten worse results than him over the last six years is a short one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jan 29, 2012 -> 10:44 AM) If Kenny were one of the have-not GM's I'd understand it, but the list of GM's who have spent more money and gotten worse results than him over the last six years is a short one. "If I define the list to the worst possible stretch possible, he is awful, and I have a column." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty34 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 29, 2012 -> 10:47 AM) "If I define the list to the worst possible stretch possible, he is awful, and I have a column." You are content with the current state of the franchise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jan 29, 2012 -> 10:44 AM) If Kenny were one of the have-not GM's I'd understand it, but the list of GM's who have spent more money and gotten worse results than him over the last six years is a short one. What are you trying to say? Everyone on this board knows how much you hate KW because Dunn/Rios/Peavy sucked last year and make a lot of money. Is there anything else to add? At what point do you stop bringing it up every time you post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty34 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jan 29, 2012 -> 11:10 AM) What are you trying to say? Everyone on this board knows how much you hate KW because Dunn/Rios/Peavy sucked last year and make a lot of money. Is there anything else to add? At what point do you stop bringing it up every time you post? I don't bring it up every time I post. Found it funny that Kenny wished he had the Tigers resources. Not very Chicago Tough is he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Must be nice to have greg on ignore. Oh wait, I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jan 29, 2012 -> 11:44 AM) If Kenny were one of the have-not GM's I'd understand it, but the list of GM's who have spent more money and gotten worse results than him over the last six years is a short one. If you switch that standard to 4 seasons, then Theo and the people running the Mets clearly top the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty34 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 29, 2012 -> 11:26 AM) If you switch that standard to 4 seasons, then Theo and the people running the Mets clearly top the list. Like I said short list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jan 29, 2012 -> 12:18 PM) I don't bring it up every time I post. Found it funny that Kenny wished he had the Tigers resources. Not very Chicago Tough is he? Detroit is pretty high up there on the list of teams that spent a ton of money without a lot to show for it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jan 29, 2012 -> 12:27 PM) Like I said short list. Because there aren't a lot of MLB general managers in the first place, and then you've selected a group from it. Its impossible to start with a list of 30 people, then whittle it down in any way, and wind up with anything but a short list. You've now defined your standard to be meaningless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 29, 2012 -> 11:27 AM) Detroit is pretty high up there on the list of teams that spent a ton of money without a lot to show for it as well. Which considering the Sox have been in the top 6 or 8 teams in payroll recently, means most teams have underperformed the Sox in this custom picked standard which is pretty funny honestly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 29, 2012 -> 12:29 PM) Which considering the Sox have been in the top 6 or 8 teams in payroll recently, means most teams have underperformed the Sox in this custom picked standard which is pretty funny honestly. Throw in our good friends the Cubs while we're at it and we can all smile. The Phillies have thrown a ton of money around and haven't been able to pull off the playoff win since 08. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty34 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 29, 2012 -> 11:27 AM) Detroit is pretty high up there on the list of teams that spent a ton of money without a lot to show for it as well. The Sox have 1 playoff win after 2005. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty34 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 29, 2012 -> 11:30 AM) Throw in our good friends the Cubs while we're at it and we can all smile. The Phillies have thrown a ton of money around and haven't been able to pull off the playoff win since 08. And the Cubs GM who spent that money is currently unemployed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jan 29, 2012 -> 12:34 PM) And the Cubs GM who spent that money is currently unemployed. And replaced by the Red Sox GM who blew even bigger sums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty34 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 29, 2012 -> 11:35 AM) And replaced by the Red Sox GM who blew even bigger sums. Like I said, short list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jan 29, 2012 -> 12:37 PM) Like I said, short list. As is the list of GM's who own cats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty34 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 29, 2012 -> 11:45 AM) As is the list of GM's who own cats. You're better than that. You are such a Williams apologist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jan 29, 2012 -> 12:48 PM) You're better than that. You are such a Williams apologist. Actually, I thought KW should have resigned this season. Any GM who doesn't have the right to fire his manager with the crap that guy was pulling ought to tear up his contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty34 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 29, 2012 -> 12:04 PM) Actually, I thought KW should have resigned this season. Any GM who doesn't have the right to fire his manager with the crap that guy was pulling ought to tear up his contract. I doubt he has the right to fire Ventura either. I think Ventura was a Chairman Reinsdorf hire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerksticks Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jan 29, 2012 -> 12:10 PM) I doubt he has the right to fire Ventura either. I think Ventura was a Chairman Reinsdorf hire. But does Ventura have any children with anuses that eat and mouths that vomit farts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jan 29, 2012 -> 01:10 PM) I doubt he has the right to fire Ventura either. I think Ventura was a Chairman Reinsdorf hire. If the Chairman is this involved in day to day operations, then you have no beef with KW, because he's not the one making the calls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty34 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 29, 2012 -> 12:40 PM) If the Chairman is this involved in day to day operations, then you have no beef with KW, because he's not the one making the calls. I doubt many GM's can hire/fire the manager without approval of the owner. Guillen was the first to go, Chairman Reinsdorf has put Kenny on the clock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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