You just said you believe the theory was they give it to Mazzone and it's his choice what he does with it, with comes from Scott Burnstein. If Narducci hates Merlino I don't see why he'd kick upstairs to one of Joey's best friends and his number 2.

Also if you go by what Burnstein says, Narducci has all the Scarfo guys under him that got out of prison, a lot of heavy hitters. You think Merlino would kill him for not kicking up? Just as likely the Scarfo guys would hit the Merlino faction, after all they are ALL hitters.

Nobody wants war? Totally agree, that's why I believe Narducci & a few of the Scarfo guys are doing there own thing.