I'd like to think that Linden held off on re-upping Jim while the family issue was occurring to minimize distractions, and that as soon as Jim is back at work, a new contract will be signed.
i believe that ownership want to judge JB by what happens for the rest of the season and trade deadline. linden said he was happy with the job jim has done. i think ownership wants to know that the job he is doing is going to grow the ticket sales. it is a business after all.