And how, yet again.
You’re right that the focus has been on the perceived “swings and misses” and not the fact that it has been the very ruthless efficiency that you’re getting mad about that has consistently gotten us the “at bats” in the first place.
And yet, they aren’t above criticism and I agree that Dundon’s negotiation tactics probably have gotten in the way of good will on more than one occasion. I don’t doubt that “f*** that guy” has been an informal reason for talks breaking down at least once (perhaps even with Waddell). The Forslund thing still doesn’t sit right with me 4 years later; the rounding error that means keeping one of the most important figures happy and in the fold shows how ruthless the efficiency model is. It’s not how Mark Cuban or Jerry Jones would handle things, that’s for sure.
I’d like to think there’s room for risk averse efficiency and big swings, and that feels like a dial the Borg is still trying to fine tune. But I’m not that broken up about it because I’m with you - re-signing never felt likely, and frankly, may not be prudent. And certainly lamenting the idiots in the front office or whatever isn’t a commensurate response. Disappointment I get - consistent over the top anger at the front office remains excessive.
