Next GM Thoughts

RMF · 12-14-2006, 05:39 PM

I was thinking about Logan White. I have no idea if he's qualified for the job. You can and should always hire individuals to shore up your weaknesses. He certainly has a reputation.

The second name that came to mind was obviously Depodesta. Neither of these two seem like candidates to fill the job here. Frankly enough of our front office talent seems to have left over the years. I kind of think the Rockies have made enough style changes/cost cutting moves that an internal or former organizational insider would be the front runner.

Of course someone who is exceptionally bright could get up to speed in quite a hurry.

Any thoughts?

Below C-Level · 12-14-2006, 06:37 PM

I really think Dan O'Dowd is going to see a spike in his approval rating this year and into next as the pieces begin to come together here.

Speaking generally, some of the names that come to mind as future GM's somewhere are Thad Levine and Jed Hoyer.

Rox Girl · 12-14-2006, 06:43 PM

If you're going with someone with farm development experience. Otherwise, I wouldn't really go after White as he'd be redundant to Schmidt anyway. I'd like Chris Antonetti from the Indians (Ringolsby would pop a cork if we hired him because he's a known stats guy) or Kim Ng from the Dodgers (I think almost all boys would pop a cork if we hired her) as I think they're among the elites of the next wave. Thad Levine was once here and he'd be solid too, but as an O'Dowd disciple, I don't know how he'd feel about replacing his mentor. Hopefully, O'Dowd wins the NL West this year and we don't have to think about it.

BigRapidsJackass · 12-14-2006, 09:47 PM

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I really think Dan O'Dowd is going to see a spike in his approval rating this year and into next as the pieces begin to come together here.

Below C, I think we'll have to institute a balancing rule here. Is the Hurdle Surge next?

In every thread, your boundless optimism needs to countered by negative gloom of Newman.

Newman, your turn ...

madness · 12-14-2006, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRapidsJackass

Below C, I think we'll have to institute a balancing rule here. Is the Hurdle Surge next?

In every thread, your boundless optimism needs to countered by negative gloom of Newman.

Newman, your turn ...

Please don't.

Below C-Level · 12-15-2006, 08:10 AM

A rising tide lifts all boats.

GoldGlove · 12-15-2006, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Below C-Level

A rising tide lifts all boats.

Newman = Titanic

rockieprogress · 12-16-2006, 08:48 PM

OK, its not beat up on Newman day is it?

I think if DOD brings Baldelli in, and gets him cheaply enough (no stud prospect, just an avg one or two), and the SP staff gets a shot in the arm from the Mexican pitcher, DOD will get the extension on merit.

BRJ? I fire him for any losing streak that exceeds 4 games. If he hits the magic number of 5, he deserves to be fired IMO.

I would've liked to have seen Josh Byrnes get the GM slot, but now that's not possible. Who is the Asst GM for the A's? That's who I would look at.
Getting a "stat-head" is OK, as long as they can look beyond the numbers and find a balance between the game and the numbers.

FYI Roxgirl, it's OK to have a female GM. Now the Giants having a female PA announcer? Thats just wrong IMO. It sounds weird.

Below C-Level · 12-16-2006, 10:01 PM

I think you're thinking of David Forst. He was a teammate of Paul DePodesta at Harvard and got to Oakland right around the same time Depo did. I think he's been the AGM since Depo left.

12-14-2006, 05:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
RMF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 197	Next GM Thoughts I was thinking about Logan White. I have no idea if he's qualified for the job. You can and should always hire individuals to shore up your weaknesses. He certainly has a reputation. The second name that came to mind was obviously Depodesta. Neither of these two seem like candidates to fill the job here. Frankly enough of our front office talent seems to have left over the years. I kind of think the Rockies have made enough style changes/cost cutting moves that an internal or former organizational insider would be the front runner. Of course someone who is exceptionally bright could get up to speed in quite a hurry. Any thoughts?

12-14-2006, 06:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Below C-Level Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 55	I really think Dan O'Dowd is going to see a spike in his approval rating this year and into next as the pieces begin to come together here. Speaking generally, some of the names that come to mind as future GM's somewhere are Thad Levine and Jed Hoyer. Last edited by Below C-Level; 12-14-2006 at 06:41 PM.

12-14-2006, 06:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rox Girl Rookie Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 11	Bill Schmidt would be a solid internal choice If you're going with someone with farm development experience. Otherwise, I wouldn't really go after White as he'd be redundant to Schmidt anyway. I'd like Chris Antonetti from the Indians (Ringolsby would pop a cork if we hired him because he's a known stats guy) or Kim Ng from the Dodgers (I think almost all boys would pop a cork if we hired her) as I think they're among the elites of the next wave. Thad Levine was once here and he'd be solid too, but as an O'Dowd disciple, I don't know how he'd feel about replacing his mentor. Hopefully, O'Dowd wins the NL West this year and we don't have to think about it. __________________ Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic.

12-15-2006, 08:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
Below C-Level Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 55	A rising tide lifts all boats.

12-16-2006, 08:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
rockieprogress Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: aurora Posts: 183	OK, its not beat up on Newman day is it? I think if DOD brings Baldelli in, and gets him cheaply enough (no stud prospect, just an avg one or two), and the SP staff gets a shot in the arm from the Mexican pitcher, DOD will get the extension on merit. BRJ? I fire him for any losing streak that exceeds 4 games. If he hits the magic number of 5, he deserves to be fired IMO. I would've liked to have seen Josh Byrnes get the GM slot, but now that's not possible. Who is the Asst GM for the A's? That's who I would look at. Getting a "stat-head" is OK, as long as they can look beyond the numbers and find a balance between the game and the numbers. FYI Roxgirl, it's OK to have a female GM. Now the Giants having a female PA announcer? Thats just wrong IMO. It sounds weird.

12-16-2006, 10:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
Below C-Level Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 55	I think you're thinking of David Forst. He was a teammate of Paul DePodesta at Harvard and got to Oakland right around the same time Depo did. I think he's been the AGM since Depo left.