Maddon told me decision to leave #Rays was combination of financial issues and curiosity over what opportunities will present.
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) October 24, 2014
Maddon on how hard it was to leave #Rays: "Gut wrenching, almost feeling sick.''
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) October 24, 2014
Maddon: "When am I going to get this opportunity to find out exactly what people think under these circumstances.''
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) October 24, 2014
Maddon said he has nothing lined up at this point after leaving #Rays. Said he would prefer to manage in '15 but could still stay involved
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) October 24, 2014
That's the line from the man himself. How are the players taking it?
You're only as faithful as your options.
— Chris Archer (@ChrisArcher42) October 24, 2014
Boom, headshot.
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 (@ChrisArcher42) October 24, 2014
Archer on Maddon leaving: "I can't say that I'm fully surprised, it may be what's best for him and his family, you can't be mad about that"
— MLB Network Radio (@MLBNetworkRadio) October 24, 2014
On to the rest of the internet.
just trade longo and be done with it. I want every restaurant in town to be owned by a former rays employee.
— 1900s wizard wolf (@thekidpow) October 24, 2014
I feel like Maddon gave up on us #Rays
— Hannah ❤⚾ (@RaysGoddess) October 24, 2014
Really surprised @RaysJoeMaddon left. Not many markets where his tactics will be accepted/understood. Media will be much tougher elsewhere.
— Toby David (@TobyDavid) October 24, 2014
Source: Maddon NOT heading to #Dodgers.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) October 24, 2014
dodgers not in play for sudden big free agent joe maddon but reason to think many others will be. http://t.co/koZDVgatLw
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) October 24, 2014
My guess on Joe Maddon: He eventually winds up with the Cubs.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) October 24, 2014
Joe makes friends at Thanksmas 2010. Over eight years, the program has served 7,000 people in need. #ThankYouJoe pic.twitter.com/aecPqzn5ip
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) October 24, 2014
Also for taking out the possibility that Andrew Friedman spent his introductory press conference trolling the media.
— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) October 24, 2014
"'I’ve been a huge Cardinals fan since 1963,' Maddon said proudly." http://t.co/3r7V8I9hEA
— Drew Silva (@drewsilv) October 24, 2014
Lovie Smith on news of Rays' Joe Maddon leaving: "That's our loss, of course. Heck of a manager."
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) October 24, 2014
wow, the rays are having a rough offseason. and we havent even started yet.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) October 24, 2014
Crapping on someone for opting out of a contract that included an opt-out is silly. It was a negotiated option for a reason.
— David Cameron (@DCameronFG) October 24, 2014
Can KC get Maddon here in time for Game 3? #Yosted
— Paul Sullivan (@PWSullivan) October 24, 2014
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
#Rays Maddon said Friedman leaving triggered opt-out clause in his contract. Had 2 weeks to negotiate new deal. Said it just didn't work out
— RMooneyTBO (@RMooneyTBO) October 24, 2014
Silverman: "Our best days are ahead of us, both on the field and off the field"
— Danny Russell (@d_russ) October 24, 2014
@JHattenburg @d_russ "I want everybody to know: Our best days are 1,115 miles northeast of us."
— Kevin Gengler (@KevinGengler) October 24, 2014
Shields, Price, Maddon ... #Rays have lost a lot of guys recently who were bigger than baseball and really connected with the community.
— Whitney Holtzman (@WHoltzman) October 24, 2014
First guess from Maddon friends:Cubs, Mets
— Peter Gammons (@pgammo) October 24, 2014
Rarely does Rays news stun me. IMO, Joe is the best manager in every phase of the game I've ever seen. #saddayinTampaBay
— Todd Kalas (@TampaBayTK) October 24, 2014