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ecleme22 wrote: ↑01 Mar 2026 08:58 am 1. Bloom knows A LOT more about Oli than we do. (And that includes what players think of OM). He's been here 2 years.
2. Oli's success is directly linked to Bloom's success/job security.

In an offseason full of bold moves, and even giving money to other teams to get better prospects in trades, it would be silly for Bloom to skimp on MLB managers if he felt Oli was detrimental to the team and their growth. It's literally a drop in the bucket, money-wise, compared to bolder offseason moves.


For this reason, I have to trust that Bloom sees/knows something most CTers don't. And trust this is the right decision.

Melville wrote: ↑01 Mar 2026 09:00 am

ecleme22 wrote: ↑01 Mar 2026 08:58 am 1. Bloom knows A LOT more about Oli than we do. (And that includes what players think of OM). He's been here 2 years.
2. Oli's success is directly linked to Bloom's success/job security.

In an offseason full of bold moves, and even giving money to other teams to get better prospects in trades, it would be silly for Bloom to skimp on MLB managers if he felt Oli was detrimental to the team and their growth. It's literally a drop in the bucket, money-wise, compared to bolder offseason moves.


For this reason, I have to trust that Bloom sees/knows something most CTers don't. And trust this is the right decision.

Bloom did not make the decision.

Melville wrote: ↑01 Mar 2026 09:00 am Bloom did not make the decision.

Melville wrote: ↑01 Mar 2026 09:00 am

ecleme22 wrote: ↑01 Mar 2026 08:58 am 1. Bloom knows A LOT more about Oli than we do. (And that includes what players think of OM). He's been here 2 years.
2. Oli's success is directly linked to Bloom's success/job security.

In an offseason full of bold moves, and even giving money to other teams to get better prospects in trades, it would be silly for Bloom to skimp on MLB managers if he felt Oli was detrimental to the team and their growth. It's literally a drop in the bucket, money-wise, compared to bolder offseason moves.


For this reason, I have to trust that Bloom sees/knows something most CTers don't. And trust this is the right decision.

Bloom did not make the decision.

ecleme22 wrote: ↑01 Mar 2026 08:58 am 1. Bloom knows A LOT more about Oli than we do. (And that includes what players think of OM). He's been here 2 years.
2. Oli's success is directly linked to Bloom's success/job security.

In an offseason full of bold moves, and even giving money to other teams to get better prospects in trades, it would be silly for Bloom to skimp on MLB managers if he felt Oli was detrimental to the team and their growth. It's literally a drop in the bucket, money-wise, compared to bolder offseason moves.


For this reason, I have to trust that Bloom sees/knows something most CTers don't. And trust this is the right decision.

Goldfan wrote: ↑01 Mar 2026 09:06 am Where is written that managers must be best buds with players?

rockondlouie wrote: ↑01 Mar 2026 09:03 am

Melville wrote: ↑01 Mar 2026 09:00 am Bloom did not make the decision.

BDWJr

Tells me the re-build (re: LOW PAYROLL) will now continue past 2028, no quality major league Manager would take the job knowing the owner isn't going to spend any money for many years.........if ever again.

Just sell the d a m n team Dewitt.

rockondlouie wrote: ↑01 Mar 2026 09:03 am

Melville wrote: ↑01 Mar 2026 09:00 am Bloom did not make the decision.

BDWJr

Tells me the re-build (re: LOW PAYROLL) will now continue past 2028, no quality major league Manager would take the job knowing the owner isn't going to spend any money for many years.........if ever again.

Just sell the d a m n team Dewitt.

Southern Illinois wrote: ↑01 Mar 2026 09:51 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑01 Mar 2026 09:03 am

Melville wrote: ↑01 Mar 2026 09:00 am Bloom did not make the decision.

BDWJr

Tells me the re-build (re: LOW PAYROLL) will now continue past 2028, no quality major league Manager would take the job knowing the owner isn't going to spend any money for many years.........if ever again.

Just sell the d a m n team Dewitt.

You mean the same Dewitt that built this record of success over his tenure as a team owner?
29 years
2 World Championships
4 Pennants
12 NL Central titles
16 playoff appearances
.544 winning percentage, 4th in baseball, 2nd in the NL
From 2000-2025, only two losing seasons

I’ll trust an owner who brought, for even this storied franchise, the most sustained level of success in the club’s history.

Southern Illinois wrote: ↑01 Mar 2026 09:51 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑01 Mar 2026 09:03 am

Melville wrote: ↑01 Mar 2026 09:00 am Bloom did not make the decision.

BDWJr

Tells me the re-build (re: LOW PAYROLL) will now continue past 2028, no quality major league Manager would take the job knowing the owner isn't going to spend any money for many years.........if ever again.

Just sell the d a m n team Dewitt.

You mean the same Dewitt that built this record of success over his tenure as a team owner?
29 years
2 World Championships
4 Pennants
12 NL Central titles
16 playoff appearances
.544 winning percentage, 4th in baseball, 2nd in the NL
From 2000-2025, only two losing seasons

I’ll trust an owner who brought, for even this storied franchise, the most sustained level of success in the club’s history.

Southern Illinois wrote: ↑01 Mar 2026 09:51 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑01 Mar 2026 09:03 am

Melville wrote: ↑01 Mar 2026 09:00 am Bloom did not make the decision.

BDWJr

Tells me the re-build (re: LOW PAYROLL) will now continue past 2028, no quality major league Manager would take the job knowing the owner isn't going to spend any money for many years.........if ever again.

Just sell the d a m n team Dewitt.

You mean the same Dewitt that built this record of success over his tenure as a team owner?
29 years
2 World Championships
4 Pennants
12 NL Central titles
16 playoff appearances
.544 winning percentage, 4th in baseball, 2nd in the NL
From 2000-2025, only two losing seasons

I’ll trust an owner who brought, for even this storied franchise, the most sustained level of success in the club’s history.