Chris Archer Not Happy About Joe Maddon Leaving Tampa Bay
By Clinton Cole
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Chris Archer decided to chime in on the news about Joe Maddon leaving town today.
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Chris Archer and the Tampa Bay Rays were shocked today to learn that their manager, Joe Maddon, opted out of his contract and won’t be returning to the team in 2015.
Maddon is widely regarded as one of the best managers in MLB.
He took to Twitter to let people know how he feels. Twice.
You're only as faithful as your options.
— Chris Archer (@ChrisArcher22) October 24, 2014
That doesn’t seem like he is too thrilled with the situation.
Archer, who was originally drafted by the Cleveland Indians, was 10-9 in 2014 with a 3.33 ERA. Archer and the Rays missed the postseason in 2014 after winning the Wild Card in 2013. The right-handed pitcher was involved in a trade to the Rays from the Chicago Cubs that sent Matt Garza to the NorthSiders.
Archer then sent out this tweet to clear a few things up:
I was spoiled to have Joe and Andrew help navigate the early stages of my career. I sincerely hope their new opportunities serve them well.
— Chris Archer (@ChrisArcher22) October 24, 2014
This tweet sounds like someone may have gotten to him and asked for a nicer tweet or maybe Archer had a change of heart.
Archer wasn’t the only member of the Rays that had an opinion on the Joe Maddon news Friday.
Wil Myers provided a little insight as well:
Would have loved to see Joe stay, but wish him the best going forward. We will move forward as a team.
— Wil Myers (@wilmyers) October 24, 2014
Myers was the Rookie of the Year in 2013 after the Rays acquired him from the Kansas City Royals in the James Shields deal.
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