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This story would die if Duquette would just state that he's happy in Baltimore, does not want to leave and has no intention of leaving his current position for another job.

But he can't seem to do it. On MLB Radio he was told that Angelos expects him to honor the last 4 years of his contract. He replied, "That's good to hear and I do have a contract and I always honor my contract. I appreciate the interest and I don't have anything else to add."

Then he was asked whether he would approach Angelos about getting out of his contract if he wanted to be the Blue Jays' CEO. He said, "The good thing is that baseball's always interesting and there's always a lot of opportunities and if you do a good job, the opportunities follow you."

Approached by a few members of the local media after the interview, Duquette still declined to talk about the Jays and said, "I'm here to represent the Orioles."

He's keeping this story alive with his inability to flat out state, "I'm not interested in going anywhere". Is he privately interested and does not want to end Toronto's interest that keeps him from stomping out the rumors?

Since he can't discuss this directly with the Blue Jays, how can he really know how interested he is?

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I think it's natural and understandable for Dan to be interested. I'm not so upset about Dan potentially leaving as I am about the timing, and the seemingly conflicting reports about where the Blue Jays are in the process. One minute Dan has the job and Angelos is standing in his way, the next minute the Blue Jays are also interested in Kenny Williams and Terry Ryan, then a day later it comes out that the Jays' president is sticking around for one more year. I feel like we are being jerked around here, and not by Duquette.

The days of the front office leaks are pretty much over. And Ken finds himself competing with folks his own height for the quick draw events. It has to be depressing for him o have fallen so far. He could have been a contender.

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Probably from Toronto. When the Toronto assistant GM turned down the Orioles job he had play by play details. I wonder why that guy isn't up for the head Blue Jays job?

Well that is a simple question to answer. He is to much of a tool for even the Blow Jays

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The days of the front office leaks are pretty much over. And Ken finds himself competing with folks his own height for the quick draw events. It has to be depressing for him o have fallen so far. He could have been a contender.

Is OH a place where we can make fun of people because they are short? What about fat guys? They can be pretty funny.

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I think it's natural and understandable for Dan to be interested. I'm not so upset about Dan potentially leaving as I am about the timing, and the seemingly conflicting reports about where the Blue Jays are in the process. One minute Dan has the job and Angelos is standing in his way, the next minute the Blue Jays are also interested in Kenny Williams and Terry Ryan, then a day later it comes out that the Jays' president is sticking around for one more year. I feel like we are being jerked around here, and not by Duquette.

I feel the same way. Like the Blue Jays new PA wouldn't let this happen. Especially at this point in the offseason which is more than obvious. And either they or the media are trying to stir up controversy. Why now?? Why is it so important to find a president at this exact point and time?? Talk about going against unwritten rules. PA is taking heat for possibly not letting a man advance himself but what about the Blue Jays and their intentionally disruptive tactics? The Blue Jays should be called out for this BS too IMO.

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Is OH a place where we can make fun of people because they are short? What about fat guys? They can be pretty funny.

I was really just indicating that his competetion on breaking trades are under 13, not really concerned about his height any more than I am about my girth,

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She has decided to stay with him another year. But rumor has it that if Dipper were to make himself available...He'd have a chance.

When reached for his comments, Dipper responded, "I am currently married and enjoy my time with Krissy. I am flattered that Alyssa is interested."

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When reached for his comments, Dipper responded, "I am currently married and enjoy my time with Krissy. I am flattered that Alyssa is interested."

Well played sir, Well played ....now what did you say via backdoor channels is the real question? :)

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