Count me as another one who firmly expected the C to go to Rielly, but have changed his mind based on recent comments by Matthews and Dubas. I still feel like Dubas is leaning toward someone like JT or Rielly, based on his comment about the need for a calm demeanor when speaking to the media, and his words describing candidates that "will be ready in the future." However, with all the reports about Babcock meeting with Matthews, Matthews' attitude of wanting to be "the Guy" in important situations, etc. I can't help but feel that it's going to be given to him. I admit that my view of the captaincy may be a bit outdated. I still feel that it's better to avoid putting Matthews in a situation to become the lightning rod when things go bad, but if he wants it as much as reports indicate, I don't see why you wouldn't give it to your best player.