Jim Bowden
Jim Bowden
James Goodwin Bowden IVis a baseball analyst and insider for ESPN. He writes a blog for ESPN.com titled "The GM's Office" and is a co-host of SiriusXM's "Inside Pitch" on MLB Network Radio. He used to be a host and co-host on Fox Sports Radio, a baseball analyst for FoxSports.com and a Baseball Insider for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels for Fox Sports West. He has held positions of Senior Vice President and General Manager for both...
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We have to be as patient as possible, ... I'd like to give it to Thanksgiving. If it goes beyond that, we'll have to move forward, and I've told Tony Tavares that. But until then, we're making our best effort to allow the new owners to have as much input as we can give them.
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If it comes to a point where it's in the best interest of the franchise and we have to do something, we're not putting everything on hold, ... If we feel like decisions need to be made, we will make those.
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I couldn't be more pleased to add one of the best young pitching minds in baseball to our coaching staff. John's high energy, passion, temperament and knowledge will provide invaluable resources for all of our pitchers.
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It's not that simple to ask Soriano to change positions. This is a player that has been an All-Star for several years. He has had as many All-Star votes as any player in baseball the last few years. He has pride and he is a sensitive guy.
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