Have starting pitcher Gerald "The Boogeyman" Sizemore and the Rockville Pikemen reached a point of irreconcilable differences? A source with a connection to an informed source reports that extension talks for the veteran starter have broken down over a personality clash between Sizemore and manager Dennis Dooley.
Dooley has a reputation for grating on pitchers, but there's nothing on he surface to suggest that he's any harder on Sizemore than the rest of his staff. "Truth be told," suggests one longtime observer, "no one's harder on Gerald Sizemore than Gerald Sizemore. The guy is a flat-out perfectionist, and he's been far from perfect this season."
"We don't comment on in-season negotiations," said GM Jim Slade, when questioned about Sizemore's future. "Size is a key part of our rotation."
Sizemore had no comment on this story, but the manager went on record with his support. "The guy's a battler," said Dooley. "I pencil him in. He takes the hill. We expect a quality start."
"We'll see where this goes, as the trade deadline approaches," says a front office executive from a rival team, who has been tracking Slade's insistence on contract stability and player loyalty. "This guy's first acts included dealing an all star with a looming player option and then extending his coaches up and down the organization."
Sticking Points 2050.2: Irreconcilable Differences?
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Re: Sticking Points 2050.2: Irreconcilable Differences?
I still think he was an okay #1 pick in that draft, though Chris Thompson was the better talent.
BTW, you actually have two of the top three players from that draft by WAR - #3 is Manuel Moreno.
BTW, you actually have two of the top three players from that draft by WAR - #3 is Manuel Moreno.
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Re: Sticking Points 2050.2: Irreconcilable Differences?
I wouldn't say this to the media, but I like Sizemore! I wish he would negotiate with me.aaronweiner wrote: ↑Fri Apr 08, 2022 1:20 pmI still think he was an okay #1 pick in that draft, though Chris Thompson was the better talent.
BTW, you actually have two of the top three players from that draft by WAR - #3 is Manuel Moreno.
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Re: Sticking Points 2050.2: Irreconcilable Differences?
I aim to please! He has been very good for you.
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