Jon Heyman Hypocritical in Support of Jim Riggleman
Nationals manager Jim Riggleman was vilified in some circles for leaving a job when he had a contract. But Riggleman didn’t leave until well after it became obvious to him he was not wanted….
The move to quit with the Nationals a game over .500 was derided by many who believe that folks should fulfill their contracts (even though nobody believes the reverse, that the employer is obligated to allow an employee to fulfill one). Riggleman understood that he would be let go eventually, and rather than stay where he wasn’t wanted, he opted out. Good for him.
Heyman frames the situation as one of Riggleman vs. management, when the real story is his abandonment of his playersÂ
Manny Ramirez was roundly criticized for quitting on his Red Sox teammates midseason when his option year wasn’t being picked up by management.
He consistently quit on teams. And while he worked hard, it was only on his terms.
Why the disconnect in opinions? I have a few ideas, but I’ll keep them to myself.
