The search continues; Paciorek is angry

Managerial Search ContinuesThe Post
Stan Kasten says that the Nationals are being very thorough searching for a manager and that price is not an issue. Check out what he says here:

“During this search we have interviewed people who would be across the full salary spectrum, from very large contract to very small,” Kasten said in an e-mail, “and we are prepared to hire the best fit, irrespective of which it is.

“Having said that, I should also tell you that I have encountered some people during this process who have a very different [read: higher] view of an appropriate contract for themselves than do I. In such cases, I typically give more weight to my view.”

Intersting.

Also, nationals.com has more on on Tom Paciorek’s departure. He is really bitter about being let go. Possible replacements include Buck Martinez and Steve Stone. I prefer the latter, since it would extend a streak of former Chicago color commentators to start.