Carol flailed around for a year and a half draining managerial talent before she got her sea legs under and truly grasped the company she was leading.

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O'Brien, who made his billions in mobile phones and media, has offered to cover half the cost of the new managerial team.

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Mattingly made great strides in the second half of the season, but he might become expendable since he is relatively new and lacks significant managerial experience.

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