New Posts For Thread: Twins GM Smith fired and replaced with Terry Ryanhttp://www.myyesnetwork.com/go/thread/view/82290/28669651/Twins_GM_Smith_fired_and_replaced_with_Terry_RyanApparently this upheavel is on par with Epstein/Boston .... Buster_ESPN Buster OlneyFolks in the sport are completely stunned by the news that Bill Smith has been fired; to others, timing of the move is strange.Ryan back in GM role as Twins replace SSmith should have pull the trigger quickly with either Yankees or Red Sox deal on the table. Instead of squeezing both teams for more, he ended up trading Santana for a bag of balls. Smith's indecisiveness/greed lead to his downfall. At the time...http://www.myyesnetwork.com/go/thread/view/82290/28669651/Twins_GM_Smith_fired_and_replaced_with_Terry_Ryan?post_id=512305129#512305129Smith should have pull the trigger quickly with either Yankees or Red Sox deal on the table. Instead of squeezing both teams for more, he ended up trading Santana for a bag of balls. Smith's indecisiveness/greed lead to his downfall. At the time...Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:20:55 -0600Keep in mind the Twins tried to pawn off Santana on the Yanks but Cashman wouldn't bite.http://www.myyesnetwork.com/go/thread/view/82290/28669651/Twins_GM_Smith_fired_and_replaced_with_Terry_Ryan?post_id=512302403#512302403Keep in mind the Twins tried to pawn off Santana on the Yanks but Cashman wouldn't bite.Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:39:45 -0600What the Twins got for Johan Santana was garbage and it's no surprise none really panned out. Actually, we should thank the Twins because if they took the Yanks package, the Yanks would have an often injured pitcher with shoulder problems at the tophttp://www.myyesnetwork.com/go/thread/view/82290/28669651/Twins_GM_Smith_fired_and_replaced_with_Terry_Ryan?post_id=512298265#512298265What the Twins got for Johan Santana was garbage and it's no surprise none really panned out. Actually, we should thank the Twins because if they took the Yanks package, the Yanks would have an often injured pitcher with shoulder problems at the topMon, 07 Nov 2011 23:52:25 -0600Its less about the amount then the years. Extending a catcher for 8 years at the age of 28 with 6 years of wear and tear on his body already is insane. Its got to be terrifying for twins fans that after the first of those 8 years he is already complehttp://www.myyesnetwork.com/go/thread/view/82290/28669651/Twins_GM_Smith_fired_and_replaced_with_Terry_Ryan?post_id=512291681#512291681Its less about the amount then the years. Extending a catcher for 8 years at the age of 28 with 6 years of wear and tear on his body already is insane. Its got to be terrifying for twins fans that after the first of those 8 years he is already compleMon, 07 Nov 2011 18:57:33 -0600The Mauer contract...no way on earth any catcher should have been given one that large.http://www.myyesnetwork.com/go/thread/view/82290/28669651/Twins_GM_Smith_fired_and_replaced_with_Terry_Ryan?post_id=512290985#512290985The Mauer contract...no way on earth any catcher should have been given one that large.Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:39:32 -0600Not a surprise to me. Smith did a lousy job starting with that Santana deal. Nobody is left from that deal and hasn't been for the last couple years. One of the worst trades in recent years. Their once very good farm system isn't anywhere near whhttp://www.myyesnetwork.com/go/thread/view/82290/28669651/Twins_GM_Smith_fired_and_replaced_with_Terry_Ryan?post_id=512287819#512287819Not a surprise to me. Smith did a lousy job starting with that Santana deal. Nobody is left from that deal and hasn't been for the last couple years. One of the worst trades in recent years. Their once very good farm system isn't anywhere near whMon, 07 Nov 2011 17:15:00 -0600Why would people be surprised ? Smith was a terrible G.M. He traded Santana for a bag of balls. Delmon Young for nothing after giving Tampa Garza and Bartlett for him and gave a horrendous contract to Mauer.http://www.myyesnetwork.com/go/thread/view/82290/28669651/Twins_GM_Smith_fired_and_replaced_with_Terry_Ryan?post_id=512285947#512285947Why would people be surprised ? Smith was a terrible G.M. He traded Santana for a bag of balls. Delmon Young for nothing after giving Tampa Garza and Bartlett for him and gave a horrendous contract to Mauer.Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:27:18 -0600Apparently this upheavel is on par with Epstein/Boston .... Buster_ESPN Buster OlneyFolks in the sport are completely stunned by the news that Bill Smith has been fired; to others, timing of the move is strange.Ryan back in GM role as Twins replace Shttp://www.myyesnetwork.com/go/thread/view/82290/28669651/Twins_GM_Smith_fired_and_replaced_with_Terry_Ryan?post_id=512284607#512284607Apparently this upheavel is on par with Epstein/Boston .... Buster_ESPN Buster OlneyFolks in the sport are completely stunned by the news that Bill Smith has been fired; to others, timing of the move is strange.Ryan back in GM role as Twins replace SMon, 07 Nov 2011 15:59:22 -0600