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
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 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
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.