I thought it was interesting that Sherman mentioned specifically that it was JJ behind the Waters trade, which makes sense because it’s hard for me to believe that Dayton would ever be okay with parting with draft picks. I think you hit the nail on the head though: if Sherman didn’t believe JJ could carry out this vision, he would’ve gone elsewhere. Now the ball is in JJ’s court and what he do with the coaching staff and pitching development will be interesting
Yes! Sherman is completely locked in on what Picollo is doing. Complete trust. Part of that is the fact Picollo has shown a willingness to explore different routs to achieve a goal. He will get the opportunity to build his own staff (and culture.)
Good stuff, Craig. Two thoughts, and that's all they are, a couple of randos buzzing around in my bean:
--it was almost like Sherman was being respectful of Moore's legacy here, and giving him enough time that no one could ever say he fired him prematurely after buying the team.
(and related?)
--is it possible that Sherman promoted Moore in the hope that he would ease himself out sooner than later, announcing his retirement or leaving for a new opportunity? And Moore foiled that by settling in and sticking around?
Moore leaves a complicated legacy; adoration for two WS runs and a Championship, but more than a decade of failed seasons.
I definitely think Sherman was respectful of the pennants. I also think there was a bit of a “Let’s see if Moore adapts to a new boss” timeframe in there as well. Sherman made it clear in that press conference on how he wants his baseball operations to run. And he made it clear that Moore isn’t that guy to lead it.
I think the promotion was a way to get Picollo more involved, but the waters got a little muddy. So in a way, yes. I think the promotion was an attempt to respectfully marginalize his involvement and influence.
I thought it was interesting that Sherman mentioned specifically that it was JJ behind the Waters trade, which makes sense because it’s hard for me to believe that Dayton would ever be okay with parting with draft picks. I think you hit the nail on the head though: if Sherman didn’t believe JJ could carry out this vision, he would’ve gone elsewhere. Now the ball is in JJ’s court and what he do with the coaching staff and pitching development will be interesting
Yes! Sherman is completely locked in on what Picollo is doing. Complete trust. Part of that is the fact Picollo has shown a willingness to explore different routs to achieve a goal. He will get the opportunity to build his own staff (and culture.)
Good stuff, Craig. Two thoughts, and that's all they are, a couple of randos buzzing around in my bean:
--it was almost like Sherman was being respectful of Moore's legacy here, and giving him enough time that no one could ever say he fired him prematurely after buying the team.
(and related?)
--is it possible that Sherman promoted Moore in the hope that he would ease himself out sooner than later, announcing his retirement or leaving for a new opportunity? And Moore foiled that by settling in and sticking around?
Moore leaves a complicated legacy; adoration for two WS runs and a Championship, but more than a decade of failed seasons.
I definitely think Sherman was respectful of the pennants. I also think there was a bit of a “Let’s see if Moore adapts to a new boss” timeframe in there as well. Sherman made it clear in that press conference on how he wants his baseball operations to run. And he made it clear that Moore isn’t that guy to lead it.
I think the promotion was a way to get Picollo more involved, but the waters got a little muddy. So in a way, yes. I think the promotion was an attempt to respectfully marginalize his involvement and influence.
It is indeed a complicated legacy.