The timing of Kent's outburst was interesting. He did it immediately after he got his 550th plate appearance of the season, which vested his $9 million option for 2008.
Little wouldn't respond directly, but did indicate that he thought Kent should take his share of the blame. "In a lot of ways, it's like a two-way street," the manager observed.
Finally
There are some fans in Pittsburgh who are calling for the dismissal of Pirates manager Jim Tracy. And it could happen. New general manager Neal Huntington repeatedly declined to address the manager's status during his introductory press conference. That's baseball.
There are some fans in Pittsburgh who are calling for the dismissal of Pirates manager . And it could happen. New general manager repeatedly declined to address the manager's status during his introductory press conference. That's baseball.
Last year Tracy bought a house outside Pittsburgh and became a full-time resident of the area. His son transferred from Pepperdine to Duquesne so he could play college ball closer to his family.
None of that will factor into Huntington's ultimate decision, and it shouldn't. He has to do what he thinks is best for the organization.
But at times like this, it's important to remember that there are real human beings with real lives and real families that are affected by these decisions. *
