Mike Elias has zero class, and apparently zero clue that he has been in control of this roster for nearly a decade. He’s now gaslighting an entire fanbase by say he “didn’t dismantle the team” in response to him trading the beating heart of said team.
Andy KostkaMike Elias, in an opening statement, thanks Adley Rutschman. "It is an incredibly emotional moment to have Adley depart the organization this way." Elias said Rutschman embraced the challenge of being the first pick in 2019. "This is an unfortunate reality of the business."