I doesn't make sense for Earl to give such a categorical denial if in fact he knew DeRo was over there, it would serve no useful purpose. Seems to me this is a wildcat action on DeRo's part.

It's shocking to me that anybody would give him a trial at his age, so this is probably the last chance DeRo would have to play in Europe. Not surprising he would do the trial with or without permission even at risk of his current contract. I'm more concerned about what this may say about the state of affairs at the FO, and a leadership void. Not saying that Earl C is incompetent or such, but interims don't have the clout that a permanent GM has and at this point this uncertainty has to be unsettling the players.