I’d gladly take Jones over Martin! I have this feeling management has a little confidence in Martin. Had a rough go last season, clearly burnt him out. Fingers crossed they see something we don’t.
Glad Van didn’t bite. I have a strong feeling that our last couple GMs would have made the deal.. even worse, they would have given him 2-3 years… easily.
Did the initial trade suck? Yes. Was the $ and term always going to be an issue? Yes. Does buying the contract out suck thrice? Yes. Finally, is there a positive outcome? Yes!
But, only if they play their cards right. None of this O’Rielly shizz.. get younger and meaner.
The more I hear about the Luc.. the more I feel like Van will sign him. I can already hear the press conference.. “he’s got experience, he’s got tenacity, leadership, knows how to throw a hit”… ugh.