One of the more intriguing subjects Ned Colletti touches on in his memoir, ‘The Big Chair,’ was his experience working under former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt. Prior to joining the Dodgers in November 2005, Colletti was an assistant general manager with the San Francisco Giants for nine seasons.
Being that he was employed by another club, Colletti and McCourt needed to seek permission from San Francisco bras before proceeding with the interview process. There was some hesitation on the part of the Giants before a 72-hour window was granted.
What ensued was anything Colletti ever could imagine.