That OOTP newsletter includes news about managers, coaches and owners, as in "Team fires Boogerlips as GM": "He is a nutcase" said Manager Billy Martin of an opposing squad. "Very argumentative guy, that Boogerlips" chimed in Earl Weaver. "No self-control at all" agreed rival manager Lou Piniella. Rival owner Charles Finley likewise stated "The rest of us can't take him seriously, he comes up with the craziest ideas." George Steinbrenner said his colleague Finley had a point: "This guy only thinks about winning at any cost, no matter what happens to the game. People like that should be restrained".
All were certain his team's fortunes would now improve as a result of the latest front office change."
Pete Rose also commented, "He never pays up, always welches on his bets."