Otis' response on what he wants to do in replacing Batman. absolutely incompetent... doesn't have a good answer on what he wants to do... he would rather just play things out for now, and when he realizes that we need another big he will scramble.
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From Matthew (10/8): Hi Otis, I was wondering what you were planning on doing about losing Tony Battie? It has such a large affect if you want to use Rashard Lewis at small forward and occasionally play him at the 4 position to increase the tempo. I was wondering if you were considering getting another big man? Tony Battie is a veteran, and who knows how much longer he'll play and Foyle is not a permanent solution. Would you consider trying to trade with Atlanta for one of their young power forwards. With a first round draft pick you probably wouldn't have to give up to much more. And with the Magic on the edge of a breakout season the pick shouldn't end up in the lottery, and a guy like Shelden Williams would really shore up the front court.
Otis: Matthew, Thanks for taking the time to write me. Yes, I know it's been a long time since you guys have heard from me. But you also know the summer was VERY busy for me. I do miss you guys. And all the options you come with for trades, etc.!
Well, for the record, you don't replace Tony and the things he brings to your team. You just can't. What Tony does for your team doesn't always show up in the box score. He is smart and he organizes your team from inside and out. So a knee jerk reaction is not what we need in this situation.
Maybe help comes from within. Maybe you play smaller at times, maybe you play even bigger at times. The point is let's see first before running out and signing another player.
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