McLane Says It's "Premature" to Discuss Cooper Job Status

Drayton McLane asks for fans to be patient with Cecil Cooper and the Astros team. "He's only been the manager for a year and a half," McLane said. "I think that's somewhat premature (to discuss firing Cooper)."

Ed Wade said,"I've been a GM now for 10 years. This is my 10th year," Wade said. "I don't get into votes of confidence. I don't think there's any value to it." He added:

"We all have to take responsibility for where we are," he said. "I don't think anybody can step out of the glare at this time. We have to recognize that we're all accountable and responsible. I take full accountability for this. I'm responsible."

In a separate blog entry, the Chronicle's Jose Ortiz included this anonymous quote from an Astros' player:
"It's going to be Coop or me soon. Just watch."

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kiss of death

Your friendly neighborhood Dreamshake mod.

by Only_A_Lad on May 28, 2009 7:43 PM CDT reply actions

Bleh

Ortiz seems to be taking over Justice’s slot as chief pot-stirrer, although at least he doesn’t seem to flip-flop as much.

That said, ultimatums are virulently and insidiously destructive. I’m not a Coop fan at this point by any means, but I almost hope they get rid of the player instead. Often the best way to cure a cancer is excision.

Of course, it would suck if it were Roy.

by Danyah on May 28, 2009 8:08 PM CDT reply actions

if I were guessing, my guess would be Roy Oswalt...particularly after Cooper's comments

about Roy in the press earlier this week.

by clack on May 28, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Unfortunately, I suspect you are correct

Just reading that line sounds exactly like Roy’s phraseology. And given that Roy has been transparent about his willingness to go to a winning team, perhaps he’s more than willing now. I hate to think of his essentially pulling a Manny. Whoever it is, it’s very disappointing (to me).

by Danyah on May 28, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions

Ortiz also indicates that a White Sox scout watched the Astros in the Reds series...

and is following the Astros to their next series. Ortiz speculates that the White Sox want to make a play for Oswalt, now that they missed out on Peavy. Ortiz also points out that Roy, like Peavy, could keep that from happening.

by clack on May 28, 2009 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions

The Astros need to...

try and get the Peavy deal for Wandy…

A Walk Is As Good As A Hit.

by NocturnalMatt on May 29, 2009 12:59 AM CDT up reply actions

Astros' players aren't the only ones talking about their manager's job status.

This article says that several Rockies’ players expect Clint Hurdle to be fired today.

by clack on May 28, 2009 8:31 PM CDT reply actions

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