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New Mariners GM Could Be Selected By Gillick
Scott Miller of CBS Sportsline has an interesting tidbit today. While the Mariners are still searching for a permanent replacement for dismissed general manager Bill Bavasi, the current ownership group might not be the ones to make the call. Instead, Miller relays a rumor that Hiroshi Yamauchi, current controlling owner of the M's and retired head of Nintendo, wants to sell off his share. Chris Larson, current minority M's owner and Microsoft exec, is a highly interested party. The idea is for him to form an investment group to purchase Yamauchi's shares. One of the partners, though, is a familiar face.
That is former Mariners GM Pat Gillick, he who presided over the Mariners powerhouse teams during the turn of the century. According to the rumor, he would be placed as head of baseball operations, and would select the new GM himself. Currently the general manager in Philadelphia, Gillick has announced his plans to reire at the end of the season. So it's unlikely he names himself general manager.
Another little bit at the end of the article: The current ownership extended catcher Kenji Johjima this April because they wanted to "take care of him before getting out." It further suggests that Bill Bavasi and company were against the extension, likely because of Jeff Clement's presence.
So, M's fans, would you welcome Gillick back into the fray?
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Wouldn't it be funny if Gillick made himself or someone he could control the GM and aquire Erik Bedard for a couple of no-name prospects? But seriously this could cause a confliction of intrests if he tries to actually aquire Bedard.
Posted by: AriGoldisaG | July 02, 2008 at 12:00 PM
P.S. Hey Tim, I read an articlle on MLB.com saying that the A's are going to hold a press conference to announce the signing of Inoa. Any truth? And are there any other foriegn signings around?
Posted by: AriGoldisaG | July 02, 2008 at 12:01 PM
Hey, I would gladly welcome Gillick back. He was the best GM we had. Even if he isn't the GM this time, he is still involved.
Posted by: kkingevan | July 02, 2008 at 12:49 PM
I would welcome any decent GM as long as Howard Lincoln and Chuck Armstrong are let go by the new owner...
Posted by: rotoenquire | July 02, 2008 at 07:39 PM
"So, M's fans, would you welcome Gillick back into the fray?"
Two words.
HELL YEAH!
Having Larson take over for absentee landlord Yamauchi would be a huge deal for the Mariners. Gillick replacing Lincoln/Armstrong is about as huge as it can get.
Mariner fans should dance in the streets if Larson and Gillick take over the ball club.
Posted by: thr33niL | July 02, 2008 at 11:58 PM
Howard Lincoln and Chuck Armstrong are as much of the problem as anyone in the current Mariner malaise. See we would welcome new ownership to obtain new leadership that is less cautious, quicker to decisions, takes decisive action with confidence, rather than over-analytic calculation. We want to win, not just "compete."
Posted by: rightwingrick | July 03, 2008 at 09:11 AM