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Tom Ricketts: Wants New GM to focus on Farm System and Wants Fleita and Wilken here
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Very interesting things were said today. Ricketts explicit stated that the organization goes with him at the top and Crane Kenny as in charge of the business side and the GM as in charge of the baseball side of things.
The focus is clearly on the farm system and player development. He clearly indicated that Wilken and Fleita are guys that he will recommend staying but the ultimate decision is the new GM (Friedman and Wilken worked together in Tampa, I'm not sure if Friedman would be likely to keep Wilken or if Wilken wouldn't stay if Friedman took over).
Going outside of the organization is a good thing. Saying that the GM has to have a background in the newer analytical side of baseball as well as traditional scouting was great to hear. One thing that is concerning is the way he talked about free agency. He said any large financial decision he has final say over. He used the words strategic and ideal fit for describing what he wants the approach to be in free agency. He said if the player was a fit and the money was reasonable that they would look to do it. Those words seem to indicate the continuing trend of taking money from the payroll and apply it to the farm system will probably continue.
The focus is clearly on the farm system and player development. He clearly indicated that Wilken and Fleita are guys that he will recommend staying but the ultimate decision is the new GM (Friedman and Wilken worked together in Tampa, I'm not sure if Friedman would be likely to keep Wilken or if Wilken wouldn't stay if Friedman took over).
Going outside of the organization is a good thing. Saying that the GM has to have a background in the newer analytical side of baseball as well as traditional scouting was great to hear. One thing that is concerning is the way he talked about free agency. He said any large financial decision he has final say over. He used the words strategic and ideal fit for describing what he wants the approach to be in free agency. He said if the player was a fit and the money was reasonable that they would look to do it. Those words seem to indicate the continuing trend of taking money from the payroll and apply it to the farm system will probably continue.
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Ultimately I like the approach of building from the farm system up. Yes, Cubs fans, it may take longer to get there that way, but it's more sustainable.
My biggest problem with today's events is that Crane Kenney still has power in this organization. Why is he still there from the Tribune days?? He has NO baseball experience and yet is team President??
My biggest problem with today's events is that Crane Kenney still has power in this organization. Why is he still there from the Tribune days?? He has NO baseball experience and yet is team President??
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Well I think that was addressed in Tom Ricketts comments. According to Ricketts, since he took over the team Crane Kenny has had zero say in baseball matters. Crane Kenny is in charge of the business side of the organization, and so while he has the title of Team President, the guy that is in charge of baseball operations is the GM (was Hendry, now Randy Bush til they hire the new guy or gal if they are considering Kim Ng at all).
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Crane Kenney isn't quite the evil you guys make him to be..
Sure I'd like him to be gone too but take what just happened in picture.. We are going to be going in a better direction.
Sure I'd like him to be gone too but take what just happened in picture.. We are going to be going in a better direction.
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I am really happy to hear this that is how winning organizations win IMO. Cardinals are a great example so are the Braves.
Get Billy Beane ASAP.
Get Billy Beane ASAP.
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Billy Beane has a minor stake in the A's.
Saying it now..
He's not coming here.
So stop it.
Saying it now..
He's not coming here.
So stop it.
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lol this is a message board it isn't a dictatorship where you tell me what I can and cannot right. Unless Rush made talking about Billy against the rules?
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I guess he likes losing money? Owning the As seems like u wouldn't make any money. I mean they hardly ever get 10k fans there.
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Their payroll is only around $66 million, which is in the bottom third of the league. Even with the attendance, I'd bet they're still making a profit.
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lol only 66m when you only draw like a bad NBA team that's not good.
If they were making money and happy whey would they want to move to San Jose? (I could be way off I just dont know how they can be profitable)
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The reason behind the move is because the city of Oakland itself is currently not behind financing a new stadium. Their current one is awful and located in a bad part of Oakland. That's a big factor for their low attendance.
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Especially with revenue sharing. He would have to sell his A's interest first
And I don't recall the Beane Championships, do you?
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thats part of it..
you wonder how much of a difference it would make if there was an investment in relocation and stadium rennovation
btw oakland/SF area is not a small market...probably top 5 behind NY,LA,Chicago, and Dallas(?)
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Renovation is not an option according to their current personnel. A new stadium in downtown Oakland or relocation are the only two options. As it stands right now, it seems relocation is the route they're likely to go. A better location would boost their attendance. They wouldn't be top 10 in the league unless they were contenders. I could see top 15-20, but a new location would be a big help.
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give me Andrew Friedman if we cant get Billy Beane.
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^him or hahn would be good options
i just hope we dont settle for a guy among our own personnel like bush
i just hope we dont settle for a guy among our own personnel like bush
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And for everyone who says Boston just out spends everyone. They have 5 home grown all stars on the roster. The Cubs only have 1. So say the Cubs had 4 more home grown all stars . don't you think we would be where we need to be in playoff contention ?
Boston Red Sox homegrown players - Daniel Bard,Michael Bowden, Clay Buccholz, Manny Delcarmen,Jon Lester,Jonathan Papelbon,Ramon Ramirez, Jason Varitek, Kevin Youkilis, Dustin Pedroia, and Jacoby Ellsbury.
And the Yankees also have tons of home grown talent Robbie Cano, Derek Jeter, Phil Hughes, Mo Rivera, Posada and many more
Look at the Rays 2 WS Appearances through just player development. I think the Cubs need to invest more into there minor league affiliates and teach them the correct way to play baseball and develop players correctly.
It is a fact you need player development to win the World Series. You need good home grown players mixed with key free agents.
Boston Red Sox homegrown players - Daniel Bard,Michael Bowden, Clay Buccholz, Manny Delcarmen,Jon Lester,Jonathan Papelbon,Ramon Ramirez, Jason Varitek, Kevin Youkilis, Dustin Pedroia, and Jacoby Ellsbury.
And the Yankees also have tons of home grown talent Robbie Cano, Derek Jeter, Phil Hughes, Mo Rivera, Posada and many more
Look at the Rays 2 WS Appearances through just player development. I think the Cubs need to invest more into there minor league affiliates and teach them the correct way to play baseball and develop players correctly.
It is a fact you need player development to win the World Series. You need good home grown players mixed with key free agents.
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