Comments on: Tal Smith upset with how Astros fired him after 35 years http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/tal-smith-upset-with-how-astros-fired-him-after-35-years/ Baseball. Baseball. And then a bit more baseball. Fri, 24 May 2013 09:39:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: natstowngreg http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/tal-smith-upset-with-how-astros-fired-him-after-35-years/comment-page-1/#comment-227348 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:58:32 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=99612#comment-227348 Like Jim Crane, classless.

]]> By: Old Gator http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/tal-smith-upset-with-how-astros-fired-him-after-35-years/comment-page-1/#comment-227258 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:59:34 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=99612#comment-227258 In mute nostril agony, no less….

]]> By: cleanslaton http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/tal-smith-upset-with-how-astros-fired-him-after-35-years/comment-page-1/#comment-227144 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:27:28 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=99612#comment-227144 I would’ve found a way for Tal Smith to come home to all of his belongings boxed up in the yard, next to a ‘for-sale’ sign.

Tal: 35 yrs, no world series championships. GTFO.

There isn’t a single Astros fan that gives a damn about his tenure, especially when its length only indicates how long he’s been a failure at his job.

I think finding out about being fired through the media–superimposes the appropriate ‘We want you gone so badly, that we won’t even tell you personally.’ over the situation.

Thank you, Jim Crane.

]]> By: sportsdrenched.com http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/tal-smith-upset-with-how-astros-fired-him-after-35-years/comment-page-1/#comment-227122 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:48:26 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=99612#comment-227122 Regardless of how terrible a person is at their job. They should at least be given a face to face when being told of a change in their employment status before stuff hits the media. If you can’t do that you’re kind of Chicken bleep.

]]> By: scafeets http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/tal-smith-upset-with-how-astros-fired-him-after-35-years/comment-page-1/#comment-227120 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:43:36 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=99612#comment-227120 Hey Tal: After trading away Bourne for Schafer, you should take him and his .228 BA with you .If you don’t find a gig, at least Jordan will share his stash.

]]> By: crisisjunky http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/tal-smith-upset-with-how-astros-fired-him-after-35-years/comment-page-1/#comment-227112 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:31:35 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=99612#comment-227112 perfect place for a BBQ pit.

]]> By: Detroit Michael http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/tal-smith-upset-with-how-astros-fired-him-after-35-years/comment-page-1/#comment-227106 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:16:48 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=99612#comment-227106 He shouldn’t be surprised that he’s dismissed with a change in ownership but he’s got a legitimate beef if he first heard about it through the media instead of directly from the team.

]]> By: yankeesgameday http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/tal-smith-upset-with-how-astros-fired-him-after-35-years/comment-page-1/#comment-227094 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:40:45 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=99612#comment-227094 Hey tal: look up Landry, Tom and see where you stand on the totem pole of the righteously outraged after losing your job.

]]> By: missthedayswhenwedidnthavetologin http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/tal-smith-upset-with-how-astros-fired-him-after-35-years/comment-page-1/#comment-227081 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:09:26 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=99612#comment-227081 So…is it still Tal’s Hill?

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