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The good news is that modern general managers such as Farhan objectively analyze the game along the lines that I have instead of trying to craft narratives to fit their preconceptions.

Wow. Just wow.

Here's the regular season record of Farhan's Oakland and Dodger teams since he's been in senior management:

2013 96-66
2014 88-74
2015 92 -70
2016 91-71
2017 104-58
2018 91-71

Must be a coincidence.

My comment wasn't regarding Farhan, rather to the poster that likened himself and his analysis to Farhan and other "modern" general managers.

As for Farhan, I hope he has success with the Giants. That said, all those analyses haven't got the A's a championship, and all the analyses and all that cash haven't earned one for the Dodgers, either.

I heard an interesting interview with Kyle Shanahan this week. He was asked which stats he thought important to judge a quarterback. He responded that he didn't really look at stats, he'd rather judge by what he sees on the field. When pressed he said, well wins and probably 3rd down conversions. Interesting perspective, and somewhat refreshing.

[cardcrimson]

The good news is that modern general managers such as Farhan objectively analyze the game along the lines that I have instead of trying to craft narratives to fit their preconceptions.

Wow. Just wow.

Here's the regular season record of Farhan's Oakland and Dodger teams since he's been in senior management:

2013 96-66
2014 88-74
2015 92 -70
2016 91-71
2017 104-58
2018 91-71

Must be a coincidence.

My comment wasn't regarding Farhan, rather to the poster that likened himself and his analysis to Farhan and other "modern" general managers.

As for Farhan, I hope he has success with the Giants. That said, all those analyses haven't got the A's a championship, and all the analyses and all that cash haven't earned one for the Dodgers, either.

I heard an interesting interview with Kyle Shanahan this week. He was asked which stats he thought important to judge a quarterback. He responded that he didn't really look at stats, he'd rather judge by what he sees on the field. When pressed he said, well wins and probably 3rd down conversions. Interesting perspective, and somewhat refreshing.