Timing Is Everything
So, Dusty Baker won't have his contract extended until next February.
Curious. If the Cubs wanted to extend Baker so badly, why wait until
after all the managerial job openings have been filled? There are
clearly several jobs going to be open this winter. The Tampa and
Florida jobs are already open, and the Dodgers job seemingly opens as
soon as the World Series is over.
Why would the Cubs wait and not tie up Baker now? Why would they want
another team to possibly entice Baker with a longer term deal than the
Cubs might offer? The Cubs have already telegraphed their intentions:
2006 plus 2 more years.
Doesn't this mean that if some enterprising team wanted Dusty they
have until February to negotiate a 4 year deal with him?
Doesn't it?
Justice
It serves the Cubs right that they got to witness two division rivals
celebrate right in front of them. For the inspired effort this team
put up this year, having opponents dance on your ashes is rather
appropriate.
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