Quote:
Originally Posted by Nelson
First, why? What would be bad about that? Because you’re sending a message that you’re concerned about Tanev being injured. Everyone already knows you’re concerned about that. Because you’re not allowing other teams to scout your player? They have all the video and have had the opportunity to watch in person numerous times this season. Because you want to make the playoffs? This is the most salient argument against sitting him. If someone thinks this, I’d just say my priorities are different, but fair enough.
Second, I really don’t think it’s gonna take all the way until the deadline, but to be consistent, I acknowledge that my position has been that I’d be happy to see the team sit him from now, until the deadline.
|
They aren't chess pieces or stock options, they're people. And you aren't just managing the one player, you're managing the whole team - a team that is trying to make the playoffs. Sitting a guy for a month, is not an option.