Jim Bowden is lucky if he’s not cut from his own team by the end of Spring Training.
Allegedly, the Nats GM has partaken in illegal scouting practices – specifically, skimming signing bonus money intended for Latin American prospects.
Bowden can whistle ‘white rabbits, white rabbits” – an old wise tale rehearsed to clear smoke from a camp fire – all he wants, but there’s too much smoke around this fire for him to steer clear.
Besides, cutting ties with Bowden would serve as a blessing for Washington.
Under his guidance the Nats have averaged a meek 71 wins per year since 2005; and just 67 wins during the past three season.
Not to mention, Bowden has repeated his exact failures in Cincinnati (1992-2003) with Washington by hording a plethora of outfielders, ignoring starting pitching and depleting the farm system.
And in large part the Reds still haven’t recovered from Jim’s tenure…now Washington is clearly heading down the same losing road.
Don’t tell me there’s not a better GM available.
Washington can surely find one with a better winning-percentage and higher character than Bowden too.
The Nats need not sing white rabbits, just clear out Bowden’s office.
