Duquette in mix for Mets new GM

[foxfield]

24 minutes ago, Frobby said:

Interesting development.    I do think that the O’s should make up their mind whether they want to retain Duquette, and have discussions with him before the season’s over.    Not necessarily right now.   

If I was asking someone to dismantle my team for prospects.  I think I would have had that conversation already....

[atomic]

If DD has other options why wouldn't he take them?  He could get a 4 year deal and by the time the deal ends he would be retirement age.  

[atomic]

5 minutes ago, foxfield said:

If I was asking someone to dismantle my team for prospects.  I think I would have had that conversation already....

Not if you are just selling the team and your main goal is to cut as much salary from the books and you don't want to sign any GM to a deal beyond this season. 

[Frobby]

4 minutes ago, atomic said:

If DD has other options why wouldn't he take them?  He could get a 4 year deal and by the time the deal ends he would be retirement age.  

He doesn’t have other options while he’s still under contact here.   He can’t talk to the Mets or anyone else right now.    And if the O’s offer him an extension he has to weigh taking the sure thing versus hoping he’ll get a better offer elsewhere, which may or may not happen.    Not an easy decision.

[Can_of_corn]

Just now, Frobby said:

He doesn’t have other options while he’s still under contact here.   He can’t talk to the Mets or anyone else right now.    And if the O’s offer him an extension he has to weigh taking the sure thing versus hoping he’ll get a better offer elsewhere, which may or may not happen.    Not an easy decision.

I think we know that won't stop Dan.

Unless you think he didn't talk to the Blue Jays while under contract?

[atomic]

3 minutes ago, Frobby said:

He doesn’t have other options while he’s still under contact here.   He can’t talk to the Mets or anyone else right now.    And if the O’s offer him an extension he has to weigh taking the sure thing versus hoping he’ll get a better offer elsewhere, which may or may not happen.    Not an easy decision.

The contract could already be signed with a future date on the top of it for all we know.  

[Frobby]

1 minute ago, Can_of_corn said:

I think we know that won't stop Dan.

Unless you think he didn't talk to the Blue Jays while under contract?

I think he probably didn’t.   But there likely was some indirect communication.    

[LookitsPuck]

[atomic]

1 minute ago, Frobby said:

 I think he probably didn’t.   But there likely was some indirect communication.    

Of course he talked to them.  Why would we be negotiating with the Blue Jays for compensation if they hadn't contacted him about the job?

[Frobby]

1 minute ago, atomic said:

The contract could already be signed with a future date on the top of it for all we know.  

Contract with who, another team?   Pretty sure that would be a blatant violation of MLB Rules.     I think that’s the last thing DD would do with all he’s been through.   

[atomic]

1 minute ago, Frobby said:

Contract with who, another team?   Pretty sure that would be a blatant violation of MLB Rules.     I think that’s the last thing DD would do with all he’s been through.   

As long as he doesn't make any trades with the Mets no one is going to care.  He is unemployed for next season of course he is going to interview with other teams if they want him to.  Pretty naive to think he isn't looking for future employment. 

[Can_of_corn]

2 minutes ago, Frobby said:

I think he probably didn’t.   But there likely was some indirect communication.    

Is avoiding tampering as simple as talking through the guy's agent?

I think at the very least a job offer was outlined and Dan expressed interest.

[Frobby]

5 minutes ago, atomic said:

Of course he talked to them.  Why would we be negotiating with the Blue Jays for compensation if they hadn't contacted him about the job?

The rule is that if someone is under contract, the team that wants to hire them has to ask permission to speak with them.    Toronto never asked before their interest in Duquette became public.   I think they played footsie but never actually spoke.    

[Tx Oriole]

2 hours ago, Roll Tide said:

https://www.nj.com/mets/index.ssf/2018/08/mlb_rumors_orioles_dan_duquette_in_mix_for_mets_gm.html

 

So if the Os are indeed planning on keeping Dan they might want to step up now

They sure should. 

[Frobby]

6 minutes ago, atomic said:

As long as he doesn't make any trades with the Mets no one is going to care.  He is unemployed for next season of course he is going to interview with other teams if they want him to.  Pretty naive to think he isn't looking for future employment. 

I think you’re very wrong.    Teams aren’t allowed to talk with free agent players before their contracts expire, and the same applies to front office personnel, managers and coaches.