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It's not even good trolling. No one could disagree with anything because it's just goofy nonsense. Any debate would be futile.

So Chris' ego is such that it will only allow him to acquire mediocre ballplayers. That statement is inane to the point of embarrassment. First, if Illich has imposed some financial constraints, that is an owners prerogative, and there is nothing wrong with that, every club does it. If you are assuming some prohibition on high salaried free agents, Avila was able to sign them under both Chris and Mike, so that also isnt true, they were just the wrong free agents. Second, the thought that signing top free agents is the only way to build a club, and "prove yourself", that's equally absurd.

This is gibberish.

Owners set financial parameters, they don't dictate what types of players are acquired. Good GM's work within those constraints. He's been on the job a few weeks! At least see what type of team he puts on the field before you get all pissy.

How about if he replaces some of them with unproven talent who turn out to be valuable players. Buying old veteran players isn't the only way to build a team, he needs to use all avenues.

What, pray tell, have you discovered in Scott Harris background or experience gives you "SINCERE CONCERNS"?

I don't have to, thank god, and I feel sorry for anyone who does.

Why are you ranting about a guy who's been on the job for a few weeks? Are you that damaged?

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Might want to give a guy more than a couple of weeks before being too judgemental.

Oh for heavens sake, many prospects struggle with premium velocity as they rise, you struggle with what you haven't consistently faced before. The question is, do you adapt?

He was in the visitor's clubhouse, so that would have been good.

Assume they see him as a cheaper depth upgrade, not as an answer to the need for a RH outfielder.

All it means is that the didn't think Candy was worth 7 mill., doesn't mean anything else regarding overall strategy.

They already have seven left handed outfielders, I think they're good.

There will be more moves, many more.

He did not look promising at 3rd in the AFL, there is no assurance he is going to be able to stick there.

Right field, the way he's trending.

Upgrade at every opportunity, but don't make moves just to make moves, that's dumb.

What Harris has repeatedly stressed is that his focus will be on accumulating young talent and development. This wouldn't preclude prime contracts to aging players on the downside of their careers, but I doubt it. I think he will look for ascending players, player who could rebound from injury or poor performance, or players he could flip.

Isn't that what they just did this past year?

They did. He's a free agent.

Pitching IS volatile, on the other hand, you gotta have it and to have it, you have to gamble on it.

Sure there is! It's just called "Down River", or "Windsor".

Tigers have signed over 45 international players the last four years alone, per Baseball America, it's more, but for some reason they don't include signings later in each year, like Clayton Campbell from New Zealand.