Friday, October 26, 2007

Robothal Stirs the Pot: Colletti's Turn in Rumor Barrel

Less than a year ago we were basking in the Dodgers' lack of organizational drama. Fast forward to Robothal's latest:

Is Colletti also in trouble? McCourt announced that the Dodgers would keep Colletti as well as Little on the day the season ended. If he is willing to dump one, he might be willing to dump the other.

Colletti is said to enjoy a strong relationship with Little. He surely would understand the rationale for hiring Torre. But he might need convincing that Girardi would be an upgrade.

It would be a significant blow to Colletti if the Dodgers hired Girardi because of a McCourt power play. But after a series of dubious free-agent signings last off-season — right-hander Jason Schmidt and center fielder Juan Pierre, most notably — Colletti might be losing influence.

"McCourt power play"? What are you basing this on, Robo? I'd like to think that Frank learned his lesson from the DePodesta era...we'll see.

9 comments:

John G said...

i actually think Girardi would be a better fit for the Dodgers, as (at least in FL) didnt have an issue sticking with the plan of letting the talented youngsters play. I think Torre would be tempted to pencil Nomar and Co. into the line up every night while someone better rides the pine.

cigarcow said...

God, I miss FOX running the team. That's what it's come to.

Orel said...

Hey now, cigarcow, let's not talk crazy.

Steve Sax said...

Hey Orel, just to be clear, is Colletti in the pot, or the barrel?

Orel said...

Actually, he's busy calling the kettle black.

Orel said...

And I have nothing against Girardi and/or Torre, but at some point doesn't continuity count for something?

Steve Sax said...

Well, the McCourts' continuity hasn't counted for shit.

Steve Sax said...

PS ESPN says tonight that Girardi will be announced as the YankMes manager soon. Mattingly must be pissed.

Orel said...

And Tony Peña will show a "token" amount of anger.