You should probably address each post then instead of a blanket statement. It is an internet forum. You are probably going to get complaints about every aspect of the organization even if they are not valid. Sure the final call on every move is up to Melvin but from many accounts, he gives the manager's opinion strong consideration. I have to believe that if he wanted a different 1B, Melvin would have made some moves to at least let him use a guy within our system. I have a very hard time believing that Melvin just put a roster together and said "here is your roster, deal with it." Yes, I believe AA did a lot of meddling in the cases of Lohse and Suppan. Edit:Seems to be confirmed by Melvin that the negotiation was between Boras and MA.