Baseball Musings
Baseball Musings
November 05, 2007
Talking to the GM

Jeff Zrebiec sits down with Andy MacPhail to discuss his plans for the Baltimore Orioles. MacPhail evades most of the questions (with good reason) but he does seem to be on a five-year plan.

What is the course and when will it become apparent?

I've learned through experience that tactically it's best for me that while we can start to employ the plan and prepare for the plan, it's not something that you want to share with your competitors. I think, over time, those things become self-evident and actions speak louder than words. ... I don't think we are a signing or two away from contending for the postseason next year. I think that pretty much says it. You have to take a different approach. If you could ask me five years from now, 'What one thing could you accomplish where you'd think your time here in Baltimore was well-spent?' I would like someone to say, 'They really created a top echelon scouting and development franchise.' I think that's a principal goal for us to achieve to assure our fans that they don't have 10 more years of losing. ... If you stay diligent and you invest the time, the energy and the money, it will pay off. I think an example of that is committing $7.1 million to two draft picks [Matt Wieters and Jake Arrieta]. I think that's putting your money where your mouth is.

I would think that if the Orioles aren't winning in five years, Andy will be out of a job.


Posted by David Pinto at 08:12 AM | Management | TrackBack (0)
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That was a very good interview with MacPhail. I'm glad he sees that the O's are not one or two players away from contending, they are a screwed up organization that does not identify or develop young talent. MAJOR changes are needed at all levels of the organization. I think most fans know this, and will support a redevelopment process that tries to build an organization in the model of the Indians, Twins or Rockies.

Posted by: wph at November 5, 2007 11:38 AM
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