After missing the playoffs for the first time in league history, Frostbite Falls management is thinking of making some substantial changes, according to rumor.
One of the possible changes is in the managerial department. The Squirrels are discussing firing Mike Noakes, who had been the skipper throughout the franchise's history (including their inaugural season in Santa Barbara), because they feel the team has stumbled down the stretch each of the last three years. This year the Squirrels were leading the division with 10 games to go, but they lost six of their last 10, including three out of the final four to cellar dwelling Pottsylvania, to finish one game out of a playoff spot. No word yet on who they might look at to replace Noakes if they do indeed relieve him of his duties.
Insiders were also saying that the club has been trying to re-acquire a former star infielder, and that it might have been SS Jimmy Rollins or 3B Scott Rolen. This was their first full season without Rollins, who they traded to Las Vegas for Brad Penny at the trading deadline in 2006, and Frostbite management might believe it wasn't a coincidence that the only season without Rollins is the only season without a playoff appearance.
As for the Johan Santana trade rumors? That front is pretty quiet right now, what with the playoffs winding down and the Christmas season upon us. Earlier, word was the Squirrels were intrigued by a few offers and were starting to talk to a few other teams.
by Duhn Ewsguy
The Frostbite Falls Picayune Intelligence
Monday, December 17, 2007
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