I think you are right on both counts but it begs the question: If you don't trust management's competence in handling an expensive transfer why were they not fired the second that trust was lost?
It takes time to lose confidence in someone, and it takes time to see if they are redeemable, especially when they come with solid referrals. Hamlett only was given two seasons (two halves and a whole).
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Bitch covered my plaid?
The sorrow inside me grows.
I need my plaid pitch.
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