Wickman gets the boot. Is it because he was a jerk?

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Wickman gets the boot. Is it because he was a jerk?
Center Field found this 8/26/2007 on umpbump.com [flag]
The Braves just cut Bob Wickman. The man who was supposed to anchor baseball’s strongest bullpen was shown the door despite the fact that Atlanta is desperate for relievers. And fans are trying to figure out why. Occassional Umpbumper and life-long Braves fan Zvee posted this question on our fantasy bulletin board recently, regarding the Braves decision to cut closer Bob Wickman: ... [link]

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Published 8/26/2007 at Center Field
... You knew it was coming: Braves' minor league coach Wickman gets the boot. [UmpBump] ...

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