Thunder Muscle wrote:ReasonablySober wrote:I am so **** annoyed right now at dorks who want to put their foot down over managerial pay.
Not sure if that was directed at my post, but I’m all for paying Managers alot more than they get. And if the Brewers goal is to build on the current team —- absolutely pay CC what he wants.
My angle is more cost vs benefit “IF” the team wants to rebuild. Is it worth paying a Manager 7-10M/year on a 3-4 year deal if plan to sell off guys like Burnes/Adames/Woodruff/Williams for a soft rebuild the next few years? I can certainly see the thought process of finding a new candidate that is 1/3 the price and maybe a great fit with a young roster. Its not my money so I dont care, but I can see the thought process if Mark A doesnt want to spend an additional 5m/year on a Manager for a team built to win 70-80/games IF they rebuild.
I want him back so badly that I had trouble admitting this angle to myself, but in the last week I've come to the realization that it is rational and correct. I still want him back, but at the tail end of the current crop of prime talent (especially Woodruff and Burnes), it's natural to be due for a soft rebuild. It's really hard to win 86+ in a small market every full season for 6 straight years, not counting 2020 of course. Damn, I want that soft rebuild but I also want CC back.