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Thursday, October 30, 2008

MGL v managers

By .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), 12:28 PM

MGL offers exact instances, and explains his rationale as to poor management moves.  From that standpoint, it’s a breath of fresh air, compared to summary conclusions others offer without evidence.

Wouldn’t it be a very good idea for GMs to hire MGL, and provide him with a list of twenty or thirty questions, and ask him to figure out how a manager REALLY handles each circumstance?  Otherwise, exactly how does the interview process go?  “Hey, Willie, what’s your thinking behind the sac bunt?”  “Well, it all depends.  I really rely on my gut, and I have to tailor it to the situation and ....”  Is this how it goes?  Or do they really supply meat behind their arguments?  Based on how managers answer questions from the media, it would be hard to believe that the GM gets anything out of the interviews.

(17) Comments • 2008/10/31 SabermetricsMLB_Management