Raps in 4 wrote:- Springer has a concussion and shoulder sprain.
- "I find it hard to believe we could find a better option than Schneider". Atkins has no idea what to look for in a successful baseball manager.
- This one woman ripped into him asking why nobody took accountability for the loss. We need more of that from our journalists. Of course, Ross took no accountability himself.
- "I'm confident we can develop internally". Code for "prepare for minimal changes in the off-season".
- Someone asks him if he'd consider trading any pieces of the core. He responds with a firm "no chance".
- "It's not just pitching that gets you to the WS". That's rich, considering the season we just had.
- Someone asks "why hasn't the team done a better job developing relievers?" Atkins proceeds to give a BS non-answer.
Useless press conference, but that was to be expected. Atkins does not inspire any confidence.
AA also was very good at speaking a lot and say nothing. But he inspired confidence.