I ask this question mainly because as of today, neither of these gentlemen will have much to do.
According to ESPN's Buster Olney, and about 70 other sources, Twins GM Terry Ryan has stepped down from his position in the Twins organization.
This comes as a great surprise to many since Ryan has been with the organization for 12 years now and the Twins will be at possibly the most important crossroads in their storied history as they try and find the funds to re-sign their most important players.
Ryan will be replaced by Assistant GM Bill Smith, who according to sources, is a very motivated and competent replacement.
Ryan has been lauded by owners across the league for being able to put competitive teams on the field year in and year out with a very limited budget. He was able to trade AJ Pierzsynski for Boof Bonser, Joe Nathan and Francisco Liriano. That trade is considered by many, one of the most lopsided trades in recent MLB history. Ryan had a great eye for talent and it showed.
As for the other part...
Greg Oden, who elected to have microfracture knee surgery a couple weeks ago, will apparently be out until March and maybe even the entire season.
This is a blow to the TrailBlazers organization who was banking on Oden helping them to the playoffs this year.
The best thing is that since Oden, age wise, is young he could return quicker than thought.
And yes, he still will have to shave every 6 hours.
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