Apathy

With Howie and Chuckie still in place, as pissed off as that makes me feel about the M’s, keeping Z and Wedge around for next year is probably the best answer. If things continue next year as they are right now, clearly heads will roll.

A fair deal though I’d be surprised if Wedge returns. At best the M’s would give him a one year extension as well and I doubt he’d take it, not wanting to be a lame duck manager all season. Never know though. Not too thrilled at the prospect of Jack having to possibly hire a new manager then be gone the following season.

Jack Z. needs to change his approach as a GM. He’s great at evaluating young talent but his other acquisitions at best are 50-50. Raul and Kendry were solid pick-ups. Morse was questionable when the team was filled at the positions he’d play. Harang and Safeco Joe were just bad. Why the team didn’t make a stronger push in the offseason for at least one more starter, especially after trading Vargas, is beyond me. Much like how in 2010 when the biggest bat Jack could get for the team was Milton Bradley and the biggest trade was for Cliff Lee in the offseason despite the fact that the biggest weakness the previous season was a lack of run production.

The priorities for the roster should be a leadoff hitter, veteran back up catcher, veteran left-handed relief pitcher and a veteran #3 starting pitcher. Let’s see how Jack addresses that.