The Mariners Should Consider Jack Zduriencik in the Future
-Dexter Sports
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The Mariners have made it obvious that it is time for a change. First it was hitting coach Jeff Pentland who paid the price for the team's offensive struggles. Then Rumors began to swirl that manager John McLaren would be the next to be blamed and pay the price for the horrid season thus far. But Mariners Chief Executive Officer made it clear. "Change is in order, we have determined new leadership is needed in the GM position."
And Just like that GM Bill Bavasi was bounced from his position with good reason. He now leaves the Mariners who will try to rebound from five years of below mediocre baseball.
Two days after making the significant change, The Mariners are already discussing making much needed roster moves. One that includes releasing struggling first baseman Richie Sexson as soon as this week. The front office is looking for new ways to win ballgames as fast as possible. We have seen this throughout the last 10 years. Since the Ken Griffey and Alex Rodriguez era, the Mariners have not built a winning team from within. Why not slow things down and take a few years to rebuild? Jack Zduriencik is the perfect person to get this organization back on track.
The 2007 Baseball America Major League Executive of the Year, Zduriencik has rebuilt the Brewers system from top to bottom. After inheriting the team as a scouting director in 2000, he has helped GM Doug Melvin put together a roster that many drool over. Most of which has come through the draft. Players such as Prince Fielder, J.J. Hardy, Rickie Weeks, Yovani Gallardo, Ryan Braun, Corey Hart, among others have been scouted and drafted with Zduriencik's guidance. This type of overhaul is what is needed in Seattle.
Brewers GM Doug Melvin said it best. "Jack is very important, but he's a low-profile guy, He's not a self-promoter. He doesn't get a lot of recognition because the day-to-day coverage is with the major-league team. He's proud of the fact that the players he's drafted are having success here."
It doesn't matter that he is low profile. The only thing that matters is that the Mariners find someone of his ability and to take over as General Manager.
2:12 PM
Dexter-Sports Inbox
The Mariners have made it obvious that it is time for a change. First it was hitting coach Jeff Pentland who paid the price for the team's offensive struggles. Then Rumors began to swirl that manager John McLaren would be the next to be blamed and pay the price for the horrid season thus far. But Mariners Chief Executive Officer made it clear. "Change is in order, we have determined new leadership is needed in the GM position."
And Just like that GM Bill Bavasi was bounced from his position with good reason. He now leaves the Mariners who will try to rebound from five years of below mediocre baseball.
Two days after making the significant change, The Mariners are already discussing making much needed roster moves. One that includes releasing struggling first baseman Richie Sexson as soon as this week. The front office is looking for new ways to win ballgames as fast as possible. We have seen this throughout the last 10 years. Since the Ken Griffey and Alex Rodriguez era, the Mariners have not built a winning team from within. Why not slow things down and take a few years to rebuild? Jack Zduriencik is the perfect person to get this organization back on track.
The 2007 Baseball America Major League Executive of the Year, Zduriencik has rebuilt the Brewers system from top to bottom. After inheriting the team as a scouting director in 2000, he has helped GM Doug Melvin put together a roster that many drool over. Most of which has come through the draft. Players such as Prince Fielder, J.J. Hardy, Rickie Weeks, Yovani Gallardo, Ryan Braun, Corey Hart, among others have been scouted and drafted with Zduriencik's guidance. This type of overhaul is what is needed in Seattle.
Brewers GM Doug Melvin said it best. "Jack is very important, but he's a low-profile guy, He's not a self-promoter. He doesn't get a lot of recognition because the day-to-day coverage is with the major-league team. He's proud of the fact that the players he's drafted are having success here."
It doesn't matter that he is low profile. The only thing that matters is that the Mariners find someone of his ability and to take over as General Manager.
