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4 hours ago, Jules said:

Maybe that was his choice? Disappointing regardless. 

Sounds like the Angels gave Mike Scioscia a weekend long tribute/sendoff. 

Buck did not want to talk in the postgame yesterday either. His choice I would think.  

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6 minutes ago, accinfo said:

Roch in his article this morning said Buck isn't expected back and we could hear as soon as today.

I was thinking Tuesday to let the Ravens own this day. Either way I just hope they make some definitive decisions.  

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2 minutes ago, eddie83 said:

I was thinking Tuesday to let the Ravens own this day. Either way I just hope they make some definitive decisions.  

Hell of a win by the Ravens last night, btw.  I think the Steelers aren't that good anymore but the Ravens did what a good team should do against a mediocre one.

I'm hoping for swift, decisive actions here, too.

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The fact that Roch had to write, "Showalter met with an ownership representative and should already know his fate," is interesting in own right. Who was the ownership representation? Why if Buck met with that person did he not elaborate on his fate after the game? 

This whole situation right leaves us with this same question:

Ummm-Yes-I-Have-A-Question-Wtf-Funny-Wtf

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Just now, Tony-OH said:

The fact that Roch had to write, "Showalter met with an ownership representative and should already know his fate," is interesting in own right. Who was the ownership representation? Why if Buck met with that person did he not elaborate on his fate after the game? 

This whole situation right leaves us with this same question:

Ummm-Yes-I-Have-A-Question-Wtf-Funny-Wtf

While this is true, Buck's contract expired.  It is a little different than firing him and the Orioles obligations in notifying him are similarly different.  Both parties are effectively free agents right now.

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