I have to agree that #1 is the first interpretation I came up with, although I disagree that one would "easily" come to that conclusion. Irregardlessly*, that is an unbelievably stupid thing to say, if he really believes it. Getting rid of a player who's a bad fit for your team is as big a victory as winning the World Series. In the immortal words of Noah, "Riiiiiiiight". :rolleyes:

As I said, only a Yankee fan could say something that dumb and mean it.

*Included to reflect the dumbness of the original comment.

Yeah you're right. The comment was obviously meant to be taken literally and without doubt there was no intent to be humorous, sarcastic, sardonic, cynical or just plain silly.

Thanks for pointing that out, Rainman.

That probably sums up the current debate quite nicely.

Why don't you put down that ladle and make yourself useful by checking out the closely guarded thread.

I did, much to your shame, mortification and public embarrassment.

That's another unannounced clarification. Seems to be a lot of that going around these days.

hmmm...check again o wise and powerful ladler.

Looks like it's time for me to stop by Taco Bell. :D

I'll bet you Tanner's got a mouthful of sour cream and shredded cheese right now.

Unless he's at Hooter's...

BS.

Information is "leaked" at just the right time to benefit the leakers.

....errrrrr....never mind

Inadvertent post...my mistake...let's get the thread going again...

Aw, c'mon; I left the door wide open for you. :D

Discretion is the better part of being a pu......@@@..$$$%%@%@%#.... carrier lost.........@..&@%%^^^^...

You really need to get rid of that 28K dial-up modem.

It might get blown up. Along with Dan.:D