Willis Trade Possibility

by craig on Jun 1, 2006 7:23 AM EDT in News and Rumors

I have to be real honest in that I don't know what to make of this quote.

Girardi doesn't think trade rumors about Willis have adversely affected the pitcher.

"Sometimes when you sign a contract out of high school or college, you think you're gonna be there forever. It's something players have to deal with, but I don't think it's a distraction for him."

What in the world is Joe saying?

There are two possibilities the way I see it. Either he is talking in generic terms that young players are often shopped by the club and they need to get use to it. Or he is hinting that Willis is going to be traded and it is a part of baseball and he shouldn't let that distract him.

Either way, this isn't the most reassuring statement on the face of the planet.

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Not reassuring at all

Baseball > Med School

by fishfan24 on Jun 1, 2006 8:32 AM EDT reply actions

asdf

I wouldn't read too much into it. Is first-year manager Girardi having significant input into trades? Maybe, but I doubt it. I think he's just saying that it's something Willis is going to have to deal with.

by Double B on Jun 1, 2006 11:42 AM EDT reply actions

I sort of read it is .

thats the business son.. deal with it..

People are always going to bring your name up in rumours especially when you are talented.. why let it bother you.. You may love South Florida but if an organization comes in here and scouts you.. sportswriters are going to create rumours thats their job.

by cubsfan2883 on Jun 1, 2006 3:12 PM EDT reply actions