AA said he deferred the decision to Gibbons, which is stupid, because I doubt Gibbons understands player options and all that junk. Should never have reached that point to allow him to make a decision.
Arden Zwelling @ArdenZwelling 2m2 minutes ago
With Revere as everyday player, one of Colabello or Valencia had to go. Anthopoulos left decision to Gibby, who chose Valencia. #BlueJays
Confirmed Gibby hates Valencia
Arden Zwelling @ArdenZwelling 4m4 minutes ago
Both AA and Gibby insinuated there's likely to be a move in next few days that would've affected Valencia's roster spot anyway. #BlueJays
Pompey.
But still. f***ING COLABELLO
Arash Madani @ArashMadani 2m2 minutes ago
Anthopoulos: "Now, at this point, we're in a crucial stretch. An important stretch, and I'll let (Gibbons) have the group that he wants."
Since when does a GM take orders from a manager?
Didn't AA say yesterday or a few days ago that as a GM he realizes now that talent is not the only important thing, but clubhouse chemistry and a winning attitude?
as far as I can see, yes. He has 3 years in the bigs, and he has yet to be optioned this year.
I'm not sure that if we were to option him today, call him up in a month and option him again that makes him exposed.
Can anyone here provide devils advocate and try to justify this move?
AA/Gibby said they wanted to give Revere the full time job. OK. Whatever. So then stick Valencia at 1B as a platoon, put down Colabello since he has options.
If I'm Bautista I'm f***ing livid.