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Originally Posted by Chris Meck
Matheny and Eldred need to go. I fear, however, that the problem is systemic. I mean we haven't developed any frontline talent in a very long time. Inexcusable considering we pick near the top of each round all the damned time.
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They really struggled once the draft slot went into place. Combine that with some bad injury luck (Zimmer and Mondesi) and making trades (goodbye Manaea, Finnegan) and dropping a pick for signing FA, and there go the 2011-2016 first round slots.
They adjusted the draft strategy after the 2015 disaster (Russell-Watson-Griffin). The 17 draft and 18 draft and 19 draft all have strong returns. They’ve switched up the hitting and pitching development philosophies. Help is on the way/close on the position side (Witt, Melendez, Pratto, Isbel, Rudy Martin should all get cracks at everyday roles in 21 or 22). The pitching wave is starting to arrive.
But they need to adjust to avoid wasting it all.
Eldred
Matheny
Bradway
All of those guys gotta go.
Moore’s personnel department needs a makeover, too. They’ve made good adjustments in the draft recently but some fresh blood can’t hurt, IMO. I’d hate to see Picollo just promoted to GM.
The next 12-18 months will be a good test for John Sherman. I expect Moore to go to bat for his guys and keep Matheny in place, and for Eldred and Bradway to pay for it.