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June 29, 2006
Big Papi and Bernie Lynch
Anyone who is a Red Sox fan - and even those who aren't - have to be impressed with David Ortiz's ability to slam home runs and deliver base hits in the clutch. Big Papi's record of knocking in key runs when the game is on the line reaches Ruthian proportions over the past two season. I like to listen to Red Sox games on the radio, because I so enjoy the voices and the imagination of picturing the game and its flow in my mind. OK, maybe I'm dating myself, but I was brought up on the soothing inflection of Curt Gowdy's voice when the Red Sox stunk. Now I can't get enough of Joe Trupiano and Joe Castiglione on the radio. However, Big Papi has changed how I listen to games. I actually look forward to watching him bat. When he comes to the plate, I now turn on the television and listen to the call of Big Papi's swings on radio. Try it. Nothing is more exciting than hearing Trupiano and Castiglione describe Big Papi's heroics.
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Lynch didn't condescend or contradict. He came off as the professional town manager he is, with a lot of practical and progressive experience that could help Lowell on a host of issues. I firmly believe after watching all five candidates that Bernie Lynch is the best candidate for the job.
I don't envy the council in making their choice tomorrow morning. They'll likely be praised and criticized for whomever they select as John Cox's successor. It's only natural in the divided state of affairs Lowell now finds itself after a popular manager was shown the door. However, I truly believe Lynch, with his budgetary skills and leadership talent, could win over the critics over time and deflect the heat from councilors..
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Lastly, I 've heard from two councilors this morning who are considering breaking ranks from their initial choices and moving to Bernie Lynch's corner. Lynch came up with a spectacular performance in the clutch, just like Big Papi, and it's going to be hard to deny him the chance to lead Lowell's management team.
Posted by JimC at June 29, 2006 11:29 AM
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Jim you ignorant slut.
Hmmmmm, JimC. Here's what you just said recently:
"When Rodney Elliott's motion to expand the search to seven candidates was roundly dismissed by a 6-3 vote, I was convinced that the council had already made up its mind. The next city manager will definitely come from the planning and development ranks. That means either Diana Prideaux-Brune or Frank Keefe will get the job on Friday morning, when the council deliberates."
Now we hear you barking a new thing. You sure do love to rabble-rouse about nonsense and then quickly flip-flop.
Posted by: Dr. No at July 6, 2006 3:49 AM
