Pour some of whatever you're drinking out for the late great Syd Thrift. I'll remember Syd for the Tony Pena for Slick, Spanky, and Dunne trade, and for hiring Leyland. Syd never got the chance to GM the early '90s Buc teams that he resurrected/built with this trade, the trade for Drabek, etc, as Syd was let go after the 88 season. In the three years (86-88) that Thrift GMed, the Bucs went 64-98, 80-82, and 85-75, for a career Bucs GM mark of 229-255 (.473). (DL is now at 378-494 or .433). Thanks for the memories and rest in peace, Syd.
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