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Originally Posted by Balticfox
That kind of player, that kind of stuff, is a cancer in the locker room and steadily destroys a team. More MLB managers should have the gumption that Bobby Cox had when he took over the Toronto Blue Jays in 1982 and put an end to the silly contract perks. Cox was reported to have told Cliff Johnson and others "I don't care what your contract says. That horsecrap (personal limousine to the game rather than the team bus) ends right now if you want to play for this team."
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How'd that work out for Bobby? A rep for Toronto underperforming while he was there and a 1st round exit the year they made the playoffs where they blew a 3-1 lead.
Seems weird to admire a guy who believes contracts shouldn't be honored.