Quoted from JodyG:What are Barry and Pat's past ties? Are they old buddies or something? Is Barry coming to JJP the reason Butch was let go? I should really withhold judgement until the whole story is known, but it's hard to not be disappointed with this news. I can't imagine he will be on the job hunt for long...they guy is universally loved, and obviously an incredible technical asset. Both of which are pretty darn hard to pull off in this hobby.
It is easy to assume things, but nothing you wrote here is correct or factual.
This isn't my story to tell.