Rakeville Times: An old new GM in town

Rockets General Manager Jack Reed announces the firing of Rich Garces during a press conference. Reed also anounced that he could bury Piglets offical Brian Fantana on the dance floor.

By Aviator McShadeless, Rakeville Times
When team president Jack Reed approached the podium Friday morning, introduced by team owner David Claffey, he brought with him more than the news of Rich Garces’ firing. Hidden in the announcement was clear endorsement of team manager Troy O’Leary, who many tabbed as the scapegoat for a sub par season.

“Despite a tough year, this team was still one of the best in the league,” said Reed. “We are not going to come out and make big changes. This is Troy’s era. It will be his time to shine.”

The team didn’t mention a replacement for Garces, though it is expected that Reed will slip back into the General Manager role.

“His legacy is really on the line,” said Pat Turban with WRAK. “He is well known in the league as a great leader, but as the years pass, it is going to be championships that are counted. He needs to take that final step and bring a championship to Rakeville.”

With his reputation on the line, Reed will stick with O’Leary, at least for another year.