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Analytics tells you what is effective, scouting allows you to find players that have those abilities.
Analytics requires data. There isn't much data on 18 year Olds other than size, speed, etc. I think good scouting requires old school methods. How...
Little chance is better than no chance. Somebidy had a gut feeling to bring him back to international tryouts for 15K.
He was signed before Luhnow and only as a throw in for like 15K after we told him to not come back.
I'm glad there seems to be some accountability here. It's seldom the case.
No analytics would have given Altuve a chance.
I suspect we are holding the last spot for Yuli if he can't find more money and playing time elsewhere. We can do a lot worse with our 40th spot...
At this point, has Baker earned the right to manage until he decides to retire assuming he doesn't want manage until he is 80.
Yeah is definitely do great things for morale in her department.
Considering St Louis is mostly homegrown, I would say Luhnow's influence was higher than most.
They were successful for 3 years following his departure which is about where the Astros are at. His players were still having impact.
How the F does anyone know other than Crane who the second choice was unless there were contracts being discussed based on contingency?
I mistyped the ">". I meant 50 homeruns, over 1.1 OPS, and a MVP.
Great choice. For what Crane wants in a GM ( a person who makes great player evaluations and developement), he was the best candidate.
50 homeruns, >1.1 OPS, and MVP He's shown he can do it (rookie season). I just think he could hit more homeruns than he does.
I guess it depends on what part of player development he is helping with. I can tell you that pretty much all our young players, other than...
I don't think they would have interviewed if they didn't want the job. I'm sure they know what happens behind the scenes and have a very frank...
That's placing a big bet on a guy with tons of mileage. I'm not against it but I would hope they would eat some of that salary.
I think it's a long shot at this point.
I don't know about trading Korey Lee. We would still need a longterm catcher solution and a backup next season.
